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PRE & POST TREATMENT CARE

PREPARING FOR YOUR COSMETIC INJECTABLES TREATMENTS

To get the best out of your treatment please follow these pre and also post care instructions.

  • Avoid any aspirin, nurofen, fish oil, gingko, ginseng tablets or anti-inflammatory tablets for 10 days before your treatment.  This helps to minimise the risk of a bruise.

  • If you do get cold sores and are having dermal fillers taking a prophylactic anti- viral tablet the day before, the day of, and the day after a treatment can help reduce your risk of getting a cold sore.  These can be purchased from a pharmacy. Breaking the skin surface with a needle can cause you to get a cold sore if you already have the cold sore virus in your body.

  • Anti-wrinkle results take 10-14 days for the full effect to be seen, so plan ahead if you are wanting to look fresh for a special event.

  • Give yourself a 2-week window with dermal fillers, just in case you do bruise or get some swelling.  

  • If you do bruise easily avoid any exercise just before your appointment and arnica tablets taken a few days before your treatment can help with some patients.

  • No alcohol and minimising caffeine the evening and day of your treatment also helps reduce the risk of a bruise.

  • Please do not fast and have eaten something before your appointment.

  • No Covid or Flu vaccinations 2 weeks before your treatment.

POST CARE INSTRUCTIONS AFTER HAVING ANTI-WRINKLE INJECTIONS

  • No exercise/ strenuous activity for 24 hours. If you do a lot of high intensity exercise avoid any exercise for 48 hours afterwards.

  • Avoid touching or rubbing the area or sleeping on it.

  • No lasers or waxing to the treated area for 1 week afterwards.

  • Avoid make up: Oxygenetix post procedure foundation is the only makeup recommended as it allows your skin to heal, covers up any bruises and aids recovery. It is available for purchase in clinic.

  • No active skin care tonight e.g., Retinol, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Glycolics, AHA’s.

  • No extremes of temperature (sun/ snow) for 24 hours. 

  • Keep your head upright for 5 hours. 

  • It can take up to 1 week for the muscle to begin to relax but you may see it starting to take effect in 3 days. 

  • A follow up appointment at 10-14 days afterwards is recommended, to see the full effect of the treatment.  This also gives us the opportunity to adjust your dose if needed. This is a complimentary review and especially important for new patients.

  • Any questions or concerns please get in contact on 0452 451 154.

POST CARE INSTRUCTIONS AFTER HAVING DERMAL FILLERS

  • Avoid any strenuous exercise for 24 hours.

  • No sun, heat or cold for 72 hours. This includes saunas, hot yoga, solariums.

  • Avoid consuming excess amounts of alcohol or salts to avoid excessive swelling. 

  • No alcohol for 24 hours.

  • No make up except Oxygenetix post procedure foundation that can be applied immediately afterwards.  It is available in clinic to aid healing, recovery, covers up any bruising and also allows your skin to breathe.

  • No active skincare tonight e.g., Retinols, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, AHA's, Glycolics.

  • Avoid touching or rubbing the area. Don’t allow any pets to lick your face.

  • If possible, sleep elevated on your back tonight. Use a travel pillow or towel rolled around the neck if you have had cheek filler to avoid sleeping on your cheeks tonight.  Resume normal sleeping the following night.

  • No dental work for 2 weeks after your treatment.

  • No flying for 1-2 weeks after your treatment.

  • Any changes in skin colour anywhere on your face e.g., grey, white or pale colour or purple like mesh colour, pain or excess swelling please let us know ASAP.

  • Avoid exposure of the treated area to intense heat (sun or steam baths, tanning beds) or manipulation (facials, massages, waxing, facial aesthetic treatments) for 2 weeks and avoid laser for 2 weeks.

  • Immediately after the treatment, the most common side effects might be temporary redness, swelling and bruising at or around the injection site.  These normally resolve after a few days but lips can be tender & swollen for up to 2 weeks if you had a lip treatment. 

  • Apply ice or cool compress to the treated area if needed.

  • It can take up to a month for the filler to integrate into the tissue, settle, and soften up so give it time to adjust into the treated area. It will initially feel firm but will soften over the next month.

  • A review at 4 weeks is recommended to review your treatment results.  This is complimentary.

  • Any concerns please get in contact with Lisa on 0452 451 154.

POST CARE INSTRUCTIONS AFTER HAVING CHEMICAL PEELS

  • To get the best results from your peel please follow these post care instructions:
    •    Keep the area make up free and clean the day of your treatment.
    •    Strict sun avoidance and the use of a broad-spectrum 50+ sunscreen for at least 6 weeks. Airyday 50+ sunscreen is recommended. 
    •    No active skin care tonight e.g., Retinol, Vitamin C or A or Glycolics. Use a gentle cleanser and moisturiser.
    •    Skin may present with oedema, erythema, peeling, tightness, stinging or burning.
    •    Peeling can occur up to a week after, it is ideal to relieve skin by cleansing with a gentle cleanser and moisturising the skin with medical grade hydrating moisturiser up to 3 times a day or as needed.
    •    No picking or scratching any areas that may peel.
    •    Don't exfoliate - wait for the skin to completely heal before doing so or at least 2 weeks.
    •    Avoid excessive heat e.g., tanning beds, saunas, hot tubs, hot yoga, and other sources of heat. Excessive heat and sweating can irritate the skin and can increase the chance of an infection.
    •    No swimming the day of your peel.
    •    Avoid strenuous exercise or activity for 24 hours. A gentle walk is ok.
    •    No injectables, skin needling, laser or skin treatments for 2 weeks. 
    If you have any concerns, please call Lisa on 0452 451 154.

PREPARING FOR YOUR PRP INJECTIONS

  • We recommend that these instructions are followed to maximise your results from the PRP procedure, while minimising the risk of bruising or longer post-procedure downtime.

  • Please seek advice from your GP prior to ceasing any medication for your PRP procedure. Patients who have had a prior cardiovascular event should not change their cardiovascular medication schedule.

  • No Roaccutane use.

  • No fake tan on the treated areas.

  • If you have trouble with having blood taken for a blood test, or are needle phobic, this treatment might not be suitable for you.  Please get in contact for alternative treatment options.

  • If you have any allergy or sensitivity to local anaesthetics please let us know.

 

1 week before the procedure:

  • Cease any blood thinning medications, Aspirin or medications containing Aspirin for 5 days prior to the procedure.

  • Cease supplements known to increase bruising – Ginko, Green Tea, Vitamin E, Multi-vitamins, Omega and fish oils.

  • Microdermabrasion, peels, topical medications & high strength cosmeceuticals containing Vitamin A and Glycolic acid should be ceased 5 days prior as their interaction and effect on the local anaesthetic gel and PRP is not known.

  • No antibiotic use within 7 days and no active infections.

 

2 days prior to the procedure:

  • Discontinue any non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications such as Nurofen, Ibuprofen, Voltaren, Celebrex, Mobic, or any other prescribed anti-inflammatory medications, for 2 days prior until 10 days after the PRP therapy.

  • Cease skin exfoliation (chemical and mechanical) as it may make the skin more sensitive to the anaesthetic numbing gel.

 

The night before:

  • Consume low fat meals 12 hours prior. Do not fast.

  • No alcohol.

  • Avoid caffeine.

  • No excessive exercise e.g. HIIT, weights or cardio.  A gentle walk is ok.

  • Be well hydrated.

 

The day of treatment:

  • Be well hydrated and drink at least 1 litre of water before your appointment.

  • Avoid caffeine the day of or evening before.

  • No excessive exercise.

  • For hair PRP please wash your hair the day of your treatment and do not apply any products to it. 

  • Please wear comfortable clothing for easy access to the inside arm (at the elbow) for the blood collection.

POST CARE INSTRUCTIONS AFTER HAVING PRP (PLATELET RICH PLASMA) SKIN REJUVENATION

  • During the first 24–48 hours after treatment you will experience redness, swelling & tenderness. These responses are normal & resolve quickly over the next 2-4 days.

  • Do not wash your face with any cleansers or apply make up for 12 hours.

  • Avoid medications such as aspirin or nurofen for 1-2 weeks as they are blood thinning agents and may exacerbate bruising (if these medications have been advised by your GP please check with your GP before stopping them). Use Panadol if needed.

  • Do not take any prednisone (corticosteroids) for 7 days.

  • If you regularly take aspirin, you can resume it after 48 hours.

  • Drink plenty of water for 48 hours.

  • No exercise or extreme temperatures for 24 hours e.g., solariums, saunas, hot yoga.

  • Avoid alcohol, caffeine, hot drinks for 24 hours, as these may exacerbate bruising and swelling.

  • Avoid supplements such as multivitamins, fish oils, glucosamine, Vitamin B or Vitamin E, which are blood thinning agents and may exacerbate bruising for 1-2 weeks (if these supplements have been advised by your GP please check with your GP before stopping them).

  • Apply ice frequently as required to the area injected for up to 6 hours post. This may alleviate any bruising & swelling.

  • If you have had under your eyes and tear troughs treated you can experience some swelling under the eye area. Apply cool compress, sleep elevated that night on an extra pillow and fingertip light sweeping massage from the middle to outer area to help lymphatic drainage massage of the area.

  • If you experience pain, oozing or an elevated temperature after 24 hours please get in contact with Lisa on 0452 451 154.

 

Post care instructions after having PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) for hair growth:

  • During the first 24–48 hours after treatment you will experience redness, swelling & tenderness. These responses are normal & resolve quickly over the next 2-4 days.

  • Do not wash your hair for at least 4 hours afterwards.

  • Avoid medications such as aspirin or nurofen for 1-2 weeks or topical gels such as Voltaren (if these medications have been advised by your GP please check with your GP before stopping them).

  • Use Paracetamol if needed for pain relief.

  • Do not take any prednisone or oral steroids for 7 days.

  • If you regularly take aspirin, you can resume it after 48 hours.

  • Drink plenty of water for 48 hours.

  • No exercise or extreme temperatures for 24 hours e.g., solariums, saunas, hot yoga.

  • Avoid alcohol, caffeine, hot drinks for 24 hours, as these may exacerbate bruising and swelling.

  • Avoid supplements such as multivitamins, fish oils, glucosamine, Vitamin B or Vitamin E, which are blood thinning agents and may exacerbate bruising for 1-2 weeks (if these supplements have been advised by your GP please check with your GP before stopping them).

  • Apply ice frequently as required to the area injected for up to 6 hours post. This may alleviate any bruising & swelling.

  • Use scalp massager minimum twice a day for 3 minutes to boost hair growth.

  • If you experience pain, oozing or an elevated temperature after 24 hours please get in contact on 0452 451 154.

POST CARE INSTRUCTIONS AFTER HAVING SKIN NEEDLING

First 24hours:

  • There is likely to be mild to moderate redness & sensitivity in the treated area lasting 12-48 hours.

  • If area feels overly warm, hot or stinging, use ice.

  • Drink plenty of water & minimal alcohol & caffeine.

  • Don’t touch the treated area for 4 hours.

  • Avoid sun exposure or exposure to elements e.g., wind.

  • Avoid all swimming, excessive sweating, saunas, spas and hot water on the treated skin. You can rinse the area with water under the shower & carefully dry with a fresh towel after 4 hours.

  • Use a medical-grade moisturiser at least twice a day.

  • Light makeup / foundation / mineral powder after 24 hours, or Oxygenetix post procedure foundation (this is available in clinic to purchase).

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For 2-5 days post:

  • Mild to moderate redness and subtle swelling, followed by dry and tight skin feeling. Refrain from shaving and waxing the treated area.

  • Minimise sun exposure.

  • No active or harsh ingredients e.g.: AHA, BHA, Glycolic, Salicylic, Vitamin A: Retinol.

  • Do not scratch or pick at scaly skin areas.

 

After 5 days:

  • The superficial skin cells that need to shed should all be cleared from the skin by now. After the skin should feel softer, smoother and appear more even in colour.

  • Please be aware that the new skin should be treated like a healed sunburn and will be more sensitive to sun and weather exposure, and will need suitable SPF 50+ and moisturiser daily.

  • No spray tanning or fake tanning creams for 2 weeks after treatment.

  • No bleaching, waxing, lasers, IPL, skin peels for 4 weeks after.

  • If the healing skin is incorrectly cared for there is potential for delayed healing, infection or scarring.

 

Call Lisa if any concerns: 0452 451 154.​

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