DERMAL FILLER AFTERCARE

Things to avoid:
– Do not expose the area to intense heat (sun beds,sauna, exercise, hot baths/showers)
– Avoid pressure on the treated areas for the first few nights (i.e. sleep on back if possible)
– Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours.
– Avoid alcohol for 24 hours
– Do not use AHA, Retinols/Vitamin C therapy or oil based make-up for 24 hours
– Avoid facials, facial waxing, Glycolic or AHA peels, IPL or energy based treatments and microdermabrasion for two weeks after treatment. Please check with your physician before undergoing other facial treatments within this time
– Only massage your lip filler if there are noticeable pea like balls of filler (press in between your fillers to squash the filler then rub to smooth it out)
– Paracetamol and ice packs can be used
– Swelling will subside around 7 days

Complications
Cosmetic complications include vascular occlusion and infection. Vascular occlusions mostly occur in the treatment chair, and we are able to see that they are happening and treat them. An area may go white, or there may be an area of skin that looks like blotchy or there may be skin discolouration in a distant area where the skin wasn’t injected. After an occlusion, there may be an area that has small blisters on the skin. If we/you are concerned then we will need to check the capillary return of the skin. If patients see any of these things on their skin, they should get in contact immediately.

Early infections may occur after a few days after the treatment. The patient might notice increasing redness, tenderness, swelling, pain, heat, nodules or pus. Patients should contact us immediately.

ANTI-WRINKLE AFTERCARE

– Do not rub or massage your face
– Avoid strenuous exercise for 24hrs
– Avoid excessive heat (direct sun exposure, saunas, sun beds)
– Avoid blood thinning medications
– Do not lay flat for 4 hours to avoid toxin migrating

PDO THREADS AFTERCARE

The treatment has a minimal recovery time, but there is still plenty you can do to enhance the recovery and get the best results. Some patients may experience swelling, bruising, tenderness and achyness after treatment.

Here are some things you should do after the treatment:
– Ice the treated area for a few minutes for four to five times during the day for the first week if you are experiencing bruising or swelling.
– Restrict facial movements for 48hrs.
– Make sure to rest for a full day after getting the treatment.
– Don’t perform any strenuous activity or heavy lifting for two weeks.
– You can take paracetamol if required after the procedure.
– Avoid aspirins for two weeks after the treatment.
– Avoid applying makeup or facial cream for at least 48 hrs.
– Avoid chewing gum for at least two weeks.
– Experiencing slight discomfort in the first week or two after the procedure is normal, it will gradually reduce.
– Try keeping your head elevated for a week.
– Don’t pull your facial skin, massage, scrub or exfoliate the skin for at least three weeks.
– Don’t wash or touch your face for at least 12 hours.
– Avoid tight pony tails.
– Follow the care guidelines the practitioner gives you regarding the incision wounds.
– Sleep on your back if possible to prevent any swelling.
– Avoid straining or placing pressure on your face as it may result in threads misalignment.
– Sculpt do not remove threads.
– Avoid getting any dental treatment for at least two weeks after getting the PDO thread lift.
– In case of unusual pain or swelling, it is important to consult your practitioner to get the appropriate treatment immediately.