Aftercare instructions

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 are most useful for ensuring the best treatment results:

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

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

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

Pre-treatment skincare

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.

Post treatment skincare

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.

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.

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

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.

1. If make-up is required, please apply a mineral make-up only until six hours after treatment.
2. Standard make-up is fine after this time.
3. Avoid excessive exercise for six hours following treatment.
4. Avoid sun beds for 24 hours following treatment.
5. Do not have a facial, facial massage or sauna for 72 hours following treatment.

Please avoid direct sun exposure for at least four weeks post-treatment and use a suncream with SPF50 for at least six weeks after treatment.

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:

1. 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.
2. 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.)
3. Make-up 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.

Following treatment with any Botulinum Toxins (botox), these simple advice protocols are most useful for ensuring the best treatment results:

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

1. 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.
2. Discontinue the use of topical Retin-A or generic tretinoin for at least 48 hours after treatment.
3. Refrain from waxing and use of depilatories for 48 hours after treatment.
4. Refrain from any medium and/or deep chemical resurfacing treatments (peels) and laser treatments for 2 weeks after Hydrafacial.
5. Refrain from any type of exfoliating treatments, such as glycolic acid or enzymes, to the area for 48 hours after your Hydrafacial.
6. Discontinue use of over-the-counter acne medications such as benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid for 48 hours after treatment.
7. Avoid heat (including hot showers, sauna and intensive exercise) for 24 hours after treatment.

After your treatment we will have applied an anti-inflammatory cream/gel. This will soothe any inflammation.

1. Post treatment cooling is not necessary. If there is some post-treatment discomfort, we can cool the treated area immediately with air cooling.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Make-up 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.
5. 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.
6. Tanning of any sort (sun exposure, tanning beds, 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 information

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

Do’s and don’ts

1. Apply aloe vera gel or a calming cream to the treatment area for 3 days after treatment.
2. Apply clinic prescribed physical sunblock (SPF30+) at all times throughout the course of treatment. Direct sun exposure to the treated area without SPF 30+protection will increase risk of hyperpigmentation.
3. Wear loose clothes to avoid friction on the treated area for 48 hours.
4. Avoid sun exposure to reduce the chance of hyperpigmentation.
5. Avoid heat treatments such as spas, steam rooms and saunas for 7 days.
6. Avoid shaving the treated area for 48 hours after treatment.
7. Avoid exercising for 48 hours.
8. Avoid waxing, tweezing and threading for the complete duration of the treatment course.

Post treatment information

1. 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 2 to 3 days. The treated area will feel like a sunburn for a few hours after treatment.
2. 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.
3. There are no restrictions to bathing except to treat the skin gently as if you had sunburn, for the first 24 hours.

Following your treatment:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Keep the area free of any oil based products, heavy cosmetics or thick moisturisers for at least 48 hours. Using make-up with dirty brushes or sponges can increase the risk of external infection and inflammation in and around the area that has been treated.
6. 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.
7. Avoid exposure to prolonged sunlight, rigorous exercise, saunas, and steam baths, as this may increase redness and swelling.
8. 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.

Following treatment with any Botulinum Toxins (botox), these simple advice protocols are most useful for ensuring the best treatment results:

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

Post treatment skincare:

1. After a peel, please avoid direct sun exposure, heat (eg saunas) and heavy exercise for 48 hours.
2. During the peeling stage:
   • Do NOT exfoliate or pick at peeling skin.
   • Do NOT wax or use any form of hair removal.
3. For one week after treatment, avoid products containing AHAs, BHAs, retinoids and fragrance.
4. For up to two weeks after treatment, only use the recommended skincare products and apply sun protection of at least 30 SPF.

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.