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AFTERCARE

Every client that recieves treatment will receive a comprehensive aftercare sheet relating to their particular procedure. Please be sure to read these thoroughly and follow all instructions provided. Please read below for a copy of our aftercare instructions

Anti-wrinkle

FOR THE 24 HOURS FOLLOWING YOUR ANTI-WRINKLE APPOINTMENT:

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  • Stay upright for 4 hours following your treatment

  • Keep the treatment area clean

  • Do not touch the treatment sites as this can increase the chances of infection and the product spreading to another muscle

  • Use only a quality mineral makeup and apply with a clean brush

  • No strenuous exercise

  • No saunas or sweating

  • Avoid alcohol

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FOR 3 DAYS FOLLOWING YOUR ANTI-WRINKLE APPOINTMENT:

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  • No face-down massages (for the next 48 hours)

  • Avoid medications such as aspirin and ibuprofen

  • Avoid excessive sun exposure

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FOR 2 WEEKS FOLLOWING YOUR ANTI-WRINKLE APPOINTMENT:

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  • No other facial or aesthetic treatments to the area for a minimum of 2 weeks

  • Avoid facials, peels, laser hair removal or waxing in the area

  • Apply SPF 30+ sunscreen daily

  • The product takes 14 days for full effect and it is recommended to attend a review at this time to assess the treatment outcome.

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ANTI-WRINKLE ADVERSE REACTIONS

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If you experience any of the below symptoms, please notify us promptly so we can organise an in-person clinical review:

  • A ptosis (droop) of the eyelid, eyebrow or lower face

  • Prolonged redness swelling and/or heat to the injection sites

  • Prolonged itchy or burning sensation to the treatment area

  • Extensive bruising or swelling

  • Blurred or altered vision

  • Difficulty speaking or saying words properly

  • Difficulty swallowing or eating.

 

If you are experiencing any of the above adverse reactions or if you are concerned about anything else following your treatment, please contact your practitioner immediately to organise a review.

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ANTI-WRINKLE RESULTS & LONGEVITY

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Anti-wrinkle injections provide temporary improvement in the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. The longevity of the results depends on several factors, including the client's anatomy, metabolism, the desired outcome, and the dose of the treatment used. The average longevity of anti-wrinkle injections results is approximately 3 months. A lower dose may be indicated for patients seeking a more natural appearance, but it should be noted that a lower dose will result in reduced longevity of the results.

Dermal Filler

After your dermal filler treatment you may notice one or more of the following:

 

Swelling, Bruising, Red needle puncture marks, Asymmetry, Tenderness, Itching in the area, Small lumps and bumps, tenderness. These issues above are common with dermal filler aftercare, and should resolve over the next few days to weeks. Your final result will be seen at about 2 weeks after treatment.

 

Things to avoid:

  • Do not expose the area to intense heat (eg solarium or sauna)

  • Avoid pressure on the treated areas for the first few nights (i.e. sleep on back of 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

 

Pain relief

Pain is usually mild and sometimes moderate after filler injections. There are areas which can be quite painful like the chin and the lips. Pain relief such as paracetamol may be taken as directed by your clinician, but please try to avoid ibuprofen.

 

Swelling relief

Apply a cool compress for 10 minutes every hour on the day of treatment (do not apply ice directly on your skin). A cool compress applied regularly for the first 24 hours after injections may help to reduce the amount of swelling. Some patients use arnica before and after treatment to reduce the swelling.

 

Massage

Massage of the filler areas may or may not be advised by your clinician. Gentle massage may be used if you have any concerns about lumps and as directed by your clinician, and this is best done in a warm shower.

 

Cold sores and dermal filler

There may be a small chance that a treatment may induce an outbreak of facial cold sores in patients with a previous history. Some patients take preventative Lysine or antivirals to help reduce the risk of cold sores. If you get cold sores after a treatment, you should see your clinician.

 

Complications - As explained prior to your treatment.

Cosmetic complications include vascular occlusion, vascular compression and infection. Vascular occlusions mostly occur in the treatment chair, and clinicians 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 'mottled or dusky' 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 the clinician is concerned then they will need to check the capillary return of the skin. If patients see any of these things on their skin, they should call their treating clinician 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 their clinician if this occurs.

Emergency Contacts

CASEY LEE: 0466 878 006

ANTI-AGING AUSTRALIA: 9830 0744

EMERGENCY NUMBER: 000

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