AFTERCARE INFORMATION

Your aftercare instructions will be thoroughly explained during your consultation, and you'll receive a written copy via email following your appointment. We also provide aftercare pamphlets in our clinic for your convenience.

Following your aftercare instructions is important to avoid complications, aid healing, and minimize down time. The below information is general in nature. Please follow the aftercare instructions specifically given to you by your healthcare provider.

• Remain upright for 4 hours after your treatment.
• You may notice some small bumps or marks to the area treated; these should resolve within a few hours.
• Do not rub or massage the treated area for 48 hours after treatment. Gentle washing of the area is fine.
• Avoid pressure on the treated area for the first few days eg. Headbands or hats.
• Abstain from vigorous exercise, heavy lifting or straining for the next 48 hours.
• Avoid any direct heat to the treated area (eg saunas, direct sunlight).
• Avoid anti-inflammatory medications (such as Ibuprofen), fish oils and herbal supplements that thin the blood (such as gingko, green tea and St John Wort), as they may increase the occurrence of bruising. You can take Paracetamol if needed.
• No facials, microdermabrasion or laser treatments to the area for the next 14 days.

•  Keep the area clean and make-up free immediately after treatment.
• Avoid alcohol, strenuous exercise and extremes in temperature, such as saunas, spas or swimming in heated pools for the next 48 hours.
• Avoid eyewear resting on the treated area (eg if you had cheek treatment).
• Bruising is not uncommon. However, if there is a bruise present in the area of the face that has not been treated, or any pain associated with bruising, please contact the clinic or after hours contact number.
• To alleviate bruising you can use icepacks 3-4 times per day in 10 minute increments. You can continue to do this until swelling decreases or subsides. You can also apply Arnicare cream to the area treated – which is available to purchase from the clinic or your local pharmacy. 
• If swelling or redness is present, you can manage this with a cold compress.
• Avoid anti inflammatories (such as Ibuprofen), fish oils and herbal supplements that thin the blood (such as gingko, green tea and St John Wort), as they may increase the occurrence of bruising. You can take Paracetamol if needed.
• If you suffer from cold sores and haven’t already done so, please purchase anti-cold sore tablets such as Famciclovir from the pharmacy and take as soon as possible
• The final results can be expected at the 4 week mark, where the product will have “settled”.

We stock Arnicare products, specially formulated for use post-cosmetic procedures. Arnicare blends Arnica Montana with powerful ingredients like Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide to help maintain hydration, reduce bruising, swelling, and redness, and promote faster healing. These products can help reduce downtime by up to 50%!

Available products for purchase in-clinic include:

• Lip Mask
• Lip Balm
• Cream
• Ice Pack
• Post-Procedure Care Pack

Ask us about which Arnicare products will benefit you at your next appointment!