Aftercare instructions

Pre-treatment

• One week before treatment, you should avoid blood-thinning medication such as ibuprofen and aspirin, and avoid herbal supplements, such as omega-3, vitamin E, St. John’s Wort, garlic and ginkgo biloba. This will minimise bruising.
• Sunbeds and tanning should be avoided in the week before treatment.
• Three days before treatment, please avoid waxing, tweezing, bleaching and hair removal creams.
• You should avoid anti-ageing products containing alpha hydroxy acid, Retin-A, glycolic acid, retinols and retinoids.
• 24 hours before treatment, avoid alcohol and caffeine.

Aftercare

Following any injectable treatment, it is advised to not take vitamin E, aspirin or consume alcohol for 24 hours.

Following treatment with any Botulinum Toxins (botox), these simple advice protocols will ensure the best treatment results:

• Avoid lying completely flat or bending down excessively for the first two to three hours.
• Gently exercise the facial muscles of the treated areas by frowning/smiling or lifting your eyebrows occasionally. This will optimise the final result.
• Do not have a facial, facial massage or sauna for 24 hours following treatment.
• Avoid vigorous exercise for 24 hours following treatment.

Pre-treatment

• One week before treatment, you should avoid blood-thinning medication such as ibuprofen and aspirin, and avoid herbal supplements, such as omega-3, vitamin E, St. John’s Wort, garlic and ginkgo biloba. This will minimise bruising.
• Sunbeds and tanning should be avoided in the week before treatment.
• Three days before treatment, please avoid waxing, tweezing, bleaching and hair removal creams.
• You should avoid anti-ageing products containing alpha hydroxy acid, Retin-A, glycolic acid, retinols and retinoids.
• 24 hours before treatment, avoid alcohol and caffeine.

Aftercare

Following any injectable treatment, it is advised to not take vitamin E, aspirin or consume alcohol for 24 hours.

It is likely you will be a little red, bruised and/or swollen immediately after treatment – this is totally normal. After a few days, once any bruising and swelling has subsided, you can enjoy the final result.

• Do not wear makeup for 12 hours following your treatment.
• Avoid excessive exercise for six hours following treatment.
• Avoid sun beds for 24 hours following treatment.
• Do not have a facial, facial massage or sauna for 72 hours following treatment.

Pre-treatment

• One week before treatment, you should avoid blood-thinning medication such as ibuprofen and aspirin, and avoid herbal supplements, such as omega-3, vitamin E, St. John’s Wort, garlic and ginkgo biloba. This will minimise bruising.
• Sunbeds and tanning should be avoided in the week before treatment.
• Three days before treatment, please avoid waxing, tweezing, bleaching and hair removal creams.
• You should avoid anti-ageing products containing alpha hydroxy acid, Retin-A, glycolic acid, retinols and retinoids.
• 24 hours before treatment, avoid alcohol and caffeine.

Aftercare

Following any injectable treatment, it is advised to not take vitamin E, aspirin or consume alcohol for 24 hours.

There is likely to be swelling after any lip filler treatment, as the lips are particularly sensitive and it can take up to a week for your lips to settle to their new shape.

• Swelling generally settles within 12-24 hours of treatment. Gently apply a cold compress to help reduce swelling as required.
• Bruising can occur but usually settles within one week.
• Any redness normally settles within 12-24 hours.

Pre-treatment

• One week before treatment, you should avoid blood-thinning medication such as ibuprofen and aspirin, and avoid herbal supplements, such as omega-3, vitamin E, St. John’s Wort, garlic and ginkgo biloba. This will minimise bruising.
• Avoid smoking and consuming alcohol in the week before treatment.
• Strenuous exercise should be avoided three days before treatment along with extremes of temperature such as a sauna or steam room.

Aftercare

• You may gently wash the treated area on the same day, but avoid rubbing or massaging the face for two weeks.
• Apply sun protection (minimum SPF30), avoid direct sunlight and tanning for three weeks.
• Avoid opening your mouth wide for 3-4 weeks. Avoid dental treatment for three weeks if possible.
• Paracetamol can be taken, if required, but anti-inflammatory medication, such as ibuprofen should be avoided. Anti-inflammatory medication can be taken after one week.
• Avoid blood thinning medication, such as aspirin (unless prescribed for medical indications) for one week. Avoid supplements vitamin C and E for one week.
• Avoid temperature extremes such as saunas or very cold climates for 10 days.
• Avoid alcohol and physical exercise for one week. Extremes of temperature such as a sauna or steam room should be avoided.
• Avoid heat-based treatments, such as laser and radiofrequency treatments, on the treated areas for at least 10 weeks.

Pre-treatment

• One week before treatment, you should avoid blood-thinning medication such as ibuprofen and aspirin, and avoid herbal supplements, such as omega-3, vitamin E, St. John’s Wort, garlic and ginkgo biloba. This will minimise bruising.
• Sunbeds and tanning should be avoided in the week before treatment.
• Three days before treatment, please avoid waxing, tweezing, bleaching and hair removal creams.
• You should avoid anti-ageing products containing alpha hydroxy acid, Retin-A, glycolic acid, retinols and retinoids.
• 24 hours before treatment, avoid alcohol and caffeine.

Aftercare

Following any injectable treatment, it is advised to not take vitamin E, aspirin or consume alcohol for 24 hours.

It is likely you will be a little red, bruised and/or swollen immediately after treatment – this is totally normal. After a few days, once any bruising and swelling has subsided, you can enjoy the final result.

• Avoid touching or washing the treated area for four hours.
• Do not wear makeup for 12 hours following your treatment.
• Avoid excessive exercise for six hours following treatment.
• Avoid sun beds for 24 hours following treatment.
• Avoid any other facial treatments for 72 hours following treatment.

Pre-treatment

• One week before treatment, you should avoid blood-thinning medication such as ibuprofen and aspirin, and avoid herbal supplements, such as omega-3, vitamin E, St. John’s Wort, garlic and ginkgo biloba. This will minimise bruising.
• Sunbeds and tanning should be avoided in the week before treatment.
• Three days before treatment, please avoid waxing, tweezing, bleaching and hair removal creams.
• You should avoid anti-ageing products containing alpha hydroxy acid, Retin-A, glycolic acid, retinols and retinoids.
• 24 hours before treatment, avoid alcohol and caffeine.

Aftercare

Due the depth the Sculptra needle penetrates, there is potential for severe bruising to the treated areas (which can be expected to last the same time as a regular bruise to any other part of your body). To ensure the success of the gradual, long lasting effects of Sculptra, it is important that you adhere to the following instructions:

• Use moisturising cream or any other appropriate cream to reduce friction, gently massage the treated areas for the first few days as instructed by your practitioner.
• Within the first 24 hours of treatment, apply a cold compress to the treated areas to help reduce swelling. (Wrap ice in cloth to avoid putting ice directly onto skin.)
• Makeup may be applied a few hours after treatment if no complications are evident.

Following any injectable treatment, it is advised to not take vitamin E, aspirin or consume alcohol for 24 hours.

Pre-treatment

• Two days before treatment, please avoid waxing, tweezing, bleaching and hair removal creams.
• Sunbeds and tanning should be avoided in the week before treatment.

Aftercare

• Avoid picking your skin to prevent irritation and scarring.
• Leave your skin makeup free for a day following the facial where possible, or apply light makeup.
• Strenuous exercise should be avoided immediately after treatment along with extremes of temperature such as a sauna or steam room.

Pre-treatment

• Avoid wearing makeup immediately prior to your treatment.
• Avoid exfoliating your skin prior to treatment.

Aftercare

• Avoid touching the treated area immediately after treatment.
• A cold compress can be applied to reduce any heat remaining in the skin.
• Avoid other facial treatments within 48 hours of your appointment. Avoid perfumed products, tanning or heavy makeup for 24 hours.
• Avoid extremes of temperature such as a sauna or steam room for 48 hours.
• Do not apply exfoliating skincare products for 72 hours after a CACI treatment.
• Avoid exposure to UV sunlight, including sunbeds, for 30 days post treatment.
• Use sun protection of at least 50SPF when outside.

Pre-treatment

• One week before treatment, you should avoid blood-thinning medication such as ibuprofen and aspirin, and avoid herbal supplements, such as omega-3, vitamin E, St. John’s Wort, garlic and ginkgo biloba. This will minimise bruising.
• Sunbeds and tanning should be avoided in the week before treatment.
• Three days before treatment, please avoid waxing, tweezing, bleaching and hair removal creams.
• You should avoid anti-ageing products containing alpha hydroxy acid, Retin-A, glycolic acid, retinols and retinoids.
• 24 hours before treatment, avoid alcohol and caffeine.

Aftercare

• There will be some pinkness or redness for 12 to 48 hours after the treatment. It can feel similar to a mild sunburn and may feel warm. However, you should be able to return to normal daily activities immediately.
• Avoid touching the area excessively for at least three hours to allow the treatment area to calm and heal. Wash your hands before touching the treated area to avoid the introduction of bacteria which could cause an infection.
• The treated area may feel tender, sting or smart for a few days. Occasionally bruising may occur but it is very rare. You can apply a healing cream or spray to speed up the recovery.
• Avoid applying any lotions or creams that haven’t been recommended or approved by your practitioner for at least 12 hours. Your normal (advised) skincare routine can be used after the skin has completely healed.
• Keep the area free of any oil based products, heavy cosmetics or thick moisturisers for at least 48 hours. Using makeup with dirty brushes or sponges can increase the risk of external infection and inflammation in and around the area that has been treated.
• Avoid using AHAs or BHAs and retinoids until the skin has completely recovered. There may be some instances where your practitioner will specify a topical application of one of these types of ingredients.
• Avoid exposure to prolonged sunlight, rigorous exercise, saunas, and steam baths, as this may increase redness and swelling.
• It is essential that you attend your next appointment so we can monitor your progress and ensure your treatment is achieving the best possible results.

Following any injectable treatment, it is advised to not take vitamin E, aspirin or consume alcohol for 24 hours.

Pre-treatment

• Two days before treatment, please avoid waxing, tweezing, bleaching and hair removal creams.
• Sunbeds and tanning should be avoided in the week before treatment.
• Avoid exfoliating your skin prior to treatment.

Aftercare

• Avoid excessive sun exposure as well as the use sunbeds for 72 hours after treatment. Use minimum SPF30 sunscreen post treatment.
• You should avoid anti-ageing products containing alpha hydroxy acid, Retin-A, glycolic acid, retinols and retinoids for at least 48 hours after treatment.
• Avoid waxing and use of depilatories for 48 hours after treatment.
• Do not have any medium and/or deep chemical resurfacing treatments (peels) and laser treatments for two weeks after Hydrafacial.
• Avoid any type of exfoliating treatments, such as glycolic acid or enzymes, to the area for 48 hours after your Hydrafacial.
• Discontinue use of over-the-counter acne medications such as benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid for 48 hours after treatment.
• Avoid heat (including hot showers, sauna and intensive exercise) for 24 hours after treatment.

Pre-treatment

• Two days before treatment, please avoid waxing, tweezing, bleaching and hair removal creams.
• Sunbeds and tanning should be avoided in the week before treatment.
• Avoid exfoliating your skin prior to treatment.

Aftercare

• Avoid excessive sun exposure as well as the use of artificial tanning beds for 72 hours after the treatment. Use minimum SPF30 sunscreen post treatment.
• You should avoid anti-ageing products containing alpha hydroxy acid, Retin-A, glycolic acid, retinols and retinoids for at least 48 hours after treatment.
• Avoid waxing and use of depilatories for 48 hours after treatment.
• Do not have any medium and/or deep chemical resurfacing treatments (peels) and laser treatments for two weeks after JetPeel.
• Avoid any type of exfoliating treatments, such as glycolic acid or enzymes, to the area for 48 hours after your JetPeel.
• Discontinue use of over-the-counter acne medications such as benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid for 48 hours after treatment.
• Avoid heat (including hot showers, sauna and intensive exercise) for 24 hours after treatment.

Pre-treatment

• Avoid products containing isotretinoin (Accutane) in the six months prior to treatment.
• One week before treatment, you should avoid blood-thinning medication such as ibuprofen and aspirin, and avoid herbal supplements, such as omega-3, vitamin E, St. John’s Wort, garlic and ginkgo biloba. This will minimise bruising.
• Sunbeds and tanning should be avoided in the week before treatment.
• Three days before treatment, please avoid waxing, tweezing, bleaching and hair removal creams.
• You should avoid anti-ageing products containing alpha hydroxy acid, Retin-A, glycolic acid, retinols and retinoids.
• 24 hours before treatment, avoid alcohol and caffeine.

Aftercare

• There will be some pinkness or redness for 12 to 48 hours after the treatment. It can feel similar to a mild sunburn and may feel warm. However, you should be able to return to normal daily activities immediately.
• Avoid touching the area excessively for at least three hours to allow the treatment area to calm and heal. Wash your hands before touching the treated area to avoid the introduction of bacteria which could cause an infection.
• The treated area may feel tender, sting or smart for a few days. Occasionally bruising may occur but it is very rare, but you can apply a healing cream or spray to speed up the recovery.
• Avoid applying any lotions or creams that haven’t been recommended or approved by your practitioner for at least 12 hours. Your normal (advised) skincare routine can be used after the skin has completely healed.
• Keep the area free of any oil based products, heavy cosmetics or thick moisturisers for at least 48 hours. Using makeup with dirty brushes or sponges can increase the risk of external infection and inflammation in and around the area that has been treated.
• Avoid using AHAs or BHAs and retinoids until the skin has completely recovered. There may be some instances where your practitioner will specify a topical application of one of these types of ingredients.
• Avoid exposure to prolonged sunlight, rigorous exercise, saunas, and steam baths, as this may increase redness and swelling.
• It is essential that you attend your next appointment so we can monitor your progress and ensure your treatment is achieving the best possible results.

Following any injectable treatment, it is advised to not take vitamin E, aspirin or consume alcohol for 24 hours.

Pre-treatment

• Three days before treatment, please avoid waxing, tweezing, bleaching and hair removal creams.
• You should avoid anti-ageing products containing alpha hydroxy acid, Retin-A, glycolic acid, retinols and retinoids.
• Sunbeds and tanning should be avoided in the week before treatment.
• Avoid exfoliating your skin prior to treatment.

Aftercare

After a peel, please avoid direct sun exposure, heat (eg saunas) and heavy exercise for 48 hours.

During the peeling stage:

• Do not exfoliate or pick at peeling skin.
• Do not wax or use any form of hair removal.
• For one week after treatment, avoid products containing AHAs, BHAs, retinoids and fragrance.
• For up to two weeks after treatment, only use the recommended skincare products and apply sun protection of at least 30SPF.

With some peels you may experience skin redness and shedding or flaking after your treatment.

Your practitioner will let you know if this is likely to happen. This may last for up to two weeks.

Pre-treatment

Following your initial consultation, and prior to the in-clinic Cosmelan peel application, you will receive all relevant products and full instructions for a one month, at-home skincare protocol. This prepares your skin for the Cosmelan treatment.

Aftercare

Following the Cosmelan peel application, your practitioner will guide you through a regime that you’ll undertake at home for up to 12 months. This involves applying specific Cosmelan products to continue and augment the depigmentation, and to prevent reappearance of the pigmentation.

The specific application protocol for the at-home regime will be prescribed by your practitioner at your review appointment and should be followed correctly for optimum results.

During the peeling stage:

Peeling, along with a little redness and irritation can be expected initially. This will resolve as your skin heals.

• Do not exfoliate or pick at peeling skin.
• Do not wax or use any form of hair removal.
• Products containing Vitamin C or retinols should be avoided during the early months of the at-home regime.
• You should avoid other treatments during the Cosmelan treatment.

Your practitioner will ensure you have full guidance about looking after your skin to achieve the best results.

Pre-treatment

• For three to seven days prior to treatment, avoid medication that may cause erythema (redness) or irritation, such as retinols or products containing isotretinoin (Accutane) and any exfoliating acid preparations.
• Hair should be shaved from the treatment area; male beards should be shaved on the day of treatment.
• Sunbeds and tanning should be avoided in the week before treatment.
• 24 hours before treatment, avoid alcohol and caffeine.

Aftercare

• Do not wash the treated area or apply lotions or creams until the following morning when you should use warm water and a mild cleanser.
• Do not scrub, exfoliate or pick the skin.
• Avoid wearing makeup for 24 hours following treatment.
• A cold compress can be applied to reduce any heat remaining in the skin.
• Moisturising cream can be used to relieve skin dryness or tightness.
• Avoid direct sun exposure for at least four weeks post-treatment and use a suncream with SPF50 for at least six weeks after treatment.
• For 24 hours, avoid high intensity aerobic exercise and activities that increase the body temperature, such as saunas and steam rooms.

Pre-treatment

• Follow your practitioner’s advice regarding drinking plenty of water before your treatment.
• Avoid caffeine and alcohol for three days prior to treatment.
• Avoid anti-inflammatory medication as much as possible during treatment.

Aftercare

• For 48 hours, avoid hot baths and massaging the treated area to prevent trauma to the treated area of skin.
• Moisturising cream can be used to relieve skin dryness or tightness.
• Do not wear makeup for 24 hours following treatment.
• Avoid direct sun exposure for at least four weeks post-treatment and use a suncream with SPF50 for at least six weeks after treatment.
• Sunbeds and tanning should be avoided during treatment and for two months after treatment is complete.

Pre-treatment

• Avoid products containing isotretinoin (Accutane) in the six months prior to treatment.
• Avoid excessive sun exposure for two weeks prior to your treatment and for the duration of course of treatment.
• You should avoid anti-ageing products containing alpha hydroxy acid, Retin-A, glycolic acid, retinols and retinoids.

Aftercare

• After your treatment we will have applied an anti-inflammatory cream/gel. This will soothe any inflammation.
• Post treatment cooling is not necessary. If there is some post-treatment discomfort, we can cool the treated area immediately with air cooling.
• Tiny scabs of less than 1mm diameter will usually form 24–72 hours post treatment and may remain for a few days. The scabs should not be touched or scratched even if they itch, and should be allowed to shed naturally. We may have given you a small supply of an anti-inflammatory ointment. Please apply it to the treated areas in the evening and again the following morning. This helps to settle the inflammation.
• During the first two days following treatment, care should be taken to prevent trauma to the treated site: avoid hot baths, massage, etc. The skin should be kept clean to avoid contamination or infection; any mechanical or thermal damage to the area must be avoided. Moisturiser may be applied several hours after treatment and then should be applied regularly throughout the healing phase.
• Makeup may be applied 12 hours after each treatment if desired, unless an unwanted reaction occurs in the area. Generally, 24 hours after treatment, you may use your normal cleanser, but not scrub soaps, exfoliants or retinol base products.
• You should use a high-factor sunscreen (at least SPF 50) and protect the treated area from sunlight for at least one month after the treatment.
• Tanning of any sort (sun exposure, sunbeds, spray tans and artificial sunless tanning lotions) is not allowed in the treated areas during the entire course of the treatment, and for at least one month after the last treatment. Tanning after treatment may cause hyperpigmentation.

Pre-treatment

• Avoid wearing makeup immediately prior to your treatment.
• Avoid exfoliating your skin prior to treatment.

Aftercare

• Avoid touching the treated area immediately after treatment.
• Avoid other facial treatments within 48 hours of your appointment. Avoid perfumed products, tanning or heavy makeup for 24 hours.
• Avoid extremes of temperature such as a sauna or steam room for 48 hours.
• Do not apply exfoliating skincare products for 72 hours after a CACI treatment.

Pre-treatment

• Three days before treatment, please avoid waxing, tweezing, bleaching and hair removal creams.
• You should avoid anti-ageing products containing alpha hydroxy acid, Retin-A, glycolic acid, retinols and retinoids.

Aftercare

Following treatment with any Botulinum Toxins (botox), these simple advice protocols will ensure the best treatment results:

• Do not lay on your face, have a facial, facial massage or sauna for 24 hours following treatment
• Avoid vigorous exercise for 24 hours following treatment.

Pre-treatment

• One week before treatment, you should avoid blood-thinning medication such as ibuprofen and aspirin, and avoid herbal supplements, such as omega-3, vitamin E, St. John’s Wort, garlic and ginkgo biloba. This will minimise bruising.
• Sunbeds and tanning should be avoided in the week before treatment.
• Three days before treatment, please avoid waxing, tweezing, bleaching and hair removal creams.
• You should avoid anti-ageing products containing alpha hydroxy acid, Retin-A, glycolic acid, retinols and retinoids.
• 24 hours before treatment, avoid alcohol and caffeine.

Aftercare

Following any injectable treatment, it is advised to not take vitamin E, aspirin or consume alcohol for 24 hours.

• Normal activities can be resumed immediately following treatment. However, it is advisable to avoid vigorous exercise for 24 hours.
• There is a small chance of redness and bruising – this will resolve quickly and does not require attention.
• Do not have electrolysis, laser treatment, electrical beauty treatments or waxing (to the treated area) for one week following treatment.

Pre-treatment

• The area of treatment should be shaved at least 12 hours prior to treatment.
• Wear loose-fitting clothes on the day.
• Avoid alcohol the night before and on the day of the treatment.
• Do not exercise before the treatment.
• Avoid applying any products to the area of treatment, keep it dry and clean prior to the treatment.
• Do not expose the skin to UV light (sunlight/sunbeds) or apply self-tanning products for 4 weeks prior to treatment.

Aftercare

• Apply aloe vera gel or a calming cream to the treatment area for three days after treatment.
• Apply clinic-prescribed physical sunblock, of at least SPF30, at all times throughout the course of treatment. Direct sun exposure to the treated area without SPF30+ protection will increase the risk of hyperpigmentation.
• Wear loose clothes to avoid friction on the treated area for 48 hours.
• Avoid sun exposure to reduce the chance of hyperpigmentation.
• Avoid heat treatments such as spas, steam rooms and saunas for seven days.
• Avoid shaving the treated area for 48 hours after treatment.
• Avoid exercising for 48 hours.
• Avoid waxing, tweezing and threading for the complete duration of the treatment course.

Post-treatment information

• Immediately after treatment there should be erythema (redness) and oedema (swelling) of each hair follicle at the treatment site, which may last up to two hours or longer. The erythema may last up to two to three days. The treated area will feel like a sunburn for a few hours after treatment.
• Anywhere from 5 to 14 days after the treatment, shedding of the treated hair may occur and this appears as new hair growth. This is NOT new hair growth. You may clean and remove the hair by washing or wiping the area with a wet cloth or loofa sponge.

There are no restrictions to bathing except to treat the skin gently as if you had sunburn, for the first 24 hours.

Pre-treatment

• The area of treatment should be shaved at least 12 hours prior to treatment.
• Wear loose-fitting clothes on the day.
• Avoid alcohol the night before and on the day of the treatment.
• Do not exercise before the treatment.
• Avoid applying any products to the area of treatment, keep it dry and clean prior to the treatment.
• Do not expose the skin to UV light (sunlight/sunbeds) or apply self-tanning products for 4 weeks prior to treatment.

Aftercare

• Apply aloe vera gel or a calming cream to the treatment area for three days after treatment.
• Apply clinic-prescribed physical sunblock, of at least SPF30, at all times throughout the course of treatment. Direct sun exposure to the treated area without SPF30+ protection will increase the risk of hyperpigmentation.
• Wear loose clothes to avoid friction on the treated area for 48 hours.
• Avoid sun exposure to reduce the chance of hyperpigmentation.
• Avoid heat treatments such as spas, steam rooms and saunas for seven days.
• Avoid shaving the treated area for 48 hours after treatment.
• Avoid exercising for 48 hours.
• Avoid waxing, tweezing and threading for the complete duration of the treatment course.

Post-treatment information

• Immediately after treatment there should be erythema (redness) and oedema (swelling) of each hair follicle at the treatment site, which may last up to two hours or longer. The erythema may last up to two to three days. The treated area will feel like a sunburn for a few hours after treatment.
• Anywhere from 5 to 14 days after the treatment, shedding of the treated hair may occur and this appears as new hair growth. This is NOT new hair growth. You may clean and remove the hair by washing or wiping the area with a wet cloth or loofa sponge.

There are no restrictions to bathing except to treat the skin gently as if you had sunburn, for the first 24 hours.