Post-Injection Aftercare
- You may experience a mild redness, swelling or tenderness post injection. This is normal and is to be expected.
- Drink 2L water daily.
- Bruising may occur immediately or just after injection.
- Avoid Aspirin, Motrin, Gingko Biloba, Garlic, Flax Oil, Cod Liver Oil, Vitamin A, Vitamin E or any other essential fatty acids at least 3 days to 1 week after treatment.
- Do not touch, press, rub, or manipulate the injected areas for at least 6 hours after your treatment.
- Avoid vigorous exercise, sun and heat exposure for 2 days post treatment.
- Avoid the use of Retinol or similar products 2 days after treatment.
- Avoid cosmetic treatments such as laser, ultrasound, peels, facials or microdermabrasion for 2 weeks after your treatment.
- Try to avoid wearing makeup or lipstick until the day after your treatment.
- If you have had cold sores or oral herpetic infection in the past, any treatment to your face may trigger reactivation.
- One side or area of your face may heal faster than another side. The treatment area is best reviewed at least 2 weeks post treatment.
- Please continue all medications prescribed by your doctor, hospital or consultant. There is no requirement to stop medications after injection with hyaluronic acid fillers.
- Please contact your healthcare practitioner without delay if you experience any of the following after your treatment which may indicate a serious complication:
- Any pain in the eye area or visual disturbance.
- Discoloured blotches, which may appear to look like a spreading bruise.
- Skin blanching, which may appear to look like areas of skin whitening.
- Severe or increasing levels of pain.
- Pustules and/or blisters on the skin.
- If your skin becomes red, inflamed and hot to touch.
- If your skin becomes increasingly swollen.
- If your skin becomes increasingly itchy.