Aftercare

Botox aftercare instructions

Thank you for choosing AP Medical Aesthetics & Health Clinic for your Botox treatment.

First 4 Hours

• Stay upright; avoid lying down or bending over for prolonged periods.
• Avoid rubbing, massaging, or applying pressure to the treated areas.
• Do not wear tight hats, headbands, or anything that presses on injection sites.
• Gently exercise the treated muscles (for example, frown, raise eyebrows, or squint if those areas were treated) if your provider advised it.

First 24 Hours

• Avoid strenuous exercise, heavy lifting, hot yoga, and activities that significantly increase blood flow.
• Avoid saunas, hot tubs, steam rooms, and excessive heat exposure.
• Limit alcohol consumption, as it may increase bruising.
• Avoid facials, facial massages, microdermabrasion, or other cosmetic treatments.

First 24–48 Hours

• Mild redness, swelling, tenderness, or small bumps at the injection sites are common and usually resolve quickly.
• If bruising occurs, you can apply a cool compress gently (without pressing hard on the treated area).

When You’ll See Results

• Initial effects typically begin within 3–5 days.
• Full results usually develop within 10–14 days.

Contact Your Provider If You Experience

• Significant swelling, severe pain, or signs of infection.
• Drooping eyelids or facial asymmetry that concerns you.
• Difficulty swallowing, speaking, or breathing (seek urgent medical attention).

Dermal Filler Aftercare

Following your dermal filler treatment, please follow these aftercare instructions to help achieve the best results and reduce the risk of complications.

First 24 Hours

• Avoid touching, rubbing, or massaging the treated area unless specifically advised.
• Avoid makeup for at least 12 hours where possible.
• Avoid strenuous exercise and activities that increase blood flow.
• Avoid alcohol, as it can increase swelling and bruising.
• Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated.

First 48 Hours

• Avoid excessive heat, including saunas, steam rooms, hot tubs, and sunbeds.
• Avoid extreme cold exposure.
• Sleep on your back with your head slightly elevated if possible.
• Do not have facials, chemical peels, or other skin treatments.

What to Expect

• Mild swelling, redness, tenderness, and bruising are common.
• Swelling is often worst during the first 24–48 hours and gradually improves.
• Lips may feel firmer than expected initially and can take up to 2 weeks to fully settle.
• Final results are usually assessed after 2–4 weeks.

Managing Swelling & Bruising

• Apply a cool compress gently for short periods if needed.
• Arnica cream or tablets may help reduce bruising.
• Avoid aspirin or anti-inflammatory medication unless prescribed by your clinician.

Contact Your Practitioner Urgently If You Experience

• Increasing pain, especially if severe or disproportionate.
• Skin blanching (white patches), mottling, or a dusky/grey discoloration.
• Persistent worsening swelling.
• Visual disturbances, blurred vision, or loss of vision.
• Signs of infection such as increasing redness, heat, or discharge.

Review Appointment

A review appointment is recommended after 2 weeks to assess results and determine whether any adjustments are required.

Microneedling Aftercare

Thank you for choosing AP Medical Aesthetics & Health Clinic. Following your microneedling treatment, please follow these aftercare instructions to promote healing and achieve the best possible results.

First 24 Hours

• Do not touch or pick at the treated area.
• Avoid makeup for at least 24 hours.
• Use only the recommended gentle cleanser and moisturiser.
• Avoid strenuous exercise, sweating, and swimming.
• Avoid direct sun exposure.

First 48–72 Hours

• Apply a broad-spectrum SPF 30-50 daily.
• Avoid active skincare ingredients including:
  • Retinol/Retinoids
  • AHAs/BHAs (glycolic, salicylic, lactic acids)
  • Vitamin C serums
  • Exfoliating products
• Avoid saunas, steam rooms, hot baths, and sunbeds.

What to Expect

• Redness similar to mild sunburn for 24–48 hours.
• Mild swelling, tightness, dryness, or flaking.
• Skin may feel rough or sensitive for several days.
• Visible improvement develops gradually over the following weeks as collagen production increases.

Recommended Skincare

• Gentle cleanser
• Hydrating serum (e.g. hyaluronic acid)
• Fragrance-free moisturiser
• SPF 30-50 every day

Contact Your Practitioner If You Experience

• Excessive swelling or pain
• Signs of infection (increasing redness, warmth, pus, or fever)
• Persistent redness lasting longer than 5 days
• Any unexpected reaction or concern

Results

• Skin usually appears brighter and smoother within 1–2 weeks.
• A course of 3–6 treatments, spaced 4–6 weeks apart, is often recommended for optimal results.

Ear Irrigation (Ear Syringing) Aftercare

Thank you for attending AP Medical Aesthetics & Health Clinic for ear irrigation.

Following Your Treatment

• It is normal to experience mild sensitivity, slight dizziness, or a feeling of fullness in the ear for a few hours after treatment.
• Your hearing may feel different or unusually clear immediately after wax removal.
• Avoid inserting cotton buds, fingers, or any objects into the ear canal.
• Keep the ears dry for the next 24 hours where possible.

For the Next 24–48 Hours

• Avoid swimming and water sports.
• Take care when showering or washing your hair to prevent water entering the ear canal.
• If your ears feel dry or irritated, this should settle naturally within a few days.

Ongoing Ear Care

• Do not use cotton buds, as these can push wax deeper into the ear canal.
• If you are prone to wax build-up, consider using olive oil ear drops once or twice weekly to help soften wax naturally.
• Avoid ear candles, as they are ineffective and may cause injury.

Seek Medical Advice If You Experience

• Persistent pain or discomfort.
• Bleeding or discharge from the ear.
• Significant hearing loss.
• Severe dizziness or vertigo.
• Tinnitus that is new or worsening.
• Signs of infection such as increasing pain, redness, swelling, or fever.

Follow-Up

If symptoms persist despite successful wax removal, a further assessment may be required to investigate other causes of hearing loss or ear discomfort.

Laser Hair Removal Aftercare

Thank you for choosing AP Medical Aesthetics & Health Clinic for your laser hair removal treatment.

Immediately After Treatment

• Mild redness, warmth, and slight swelling around hair follicles are normal and usually settle within a few hours.
• Apply a cool compress if needed for comfort.
• Avoid touching, scratching, or rubbing the treated area.

For the First 24–48 Hours

• Avoid hot baths, hot showers, saunas, steam rooms, and hot tubs.
• Avoid strenuous exercise and activities that cause excessive sweating.
• Do not use perfumed products, deodorants (if underarms were treated), or harsh skincare products on the treated area.
• Wear loose-fitting clothing to reduce irritation.

Sun Protection

• Avoid direct sun exposure and sunbeds throughout your treatment course.
• Apply SPF 30–50 daily to exposed treated areas.
• Do not undergo treatment on recently tanned skin.

Hair Removal Between Sessions

• Shaving is permitted and encouraged if needed.
• Do not wax, pluck, thread, or use depilatory creams between treatments, as the hair follicle must remain intact for effective treatment.

What to Expect

• Treated hairs may appear to continue growing before shedding naturally over the next 1–3 weeks.
• Results vary depending on hair colour, thickness, skin type, and treatment area.
• Multiple treatments are required, typically 6–10 sessions, for optimal long-term hair reduction.

Contact Your Practitioner If You Experience

• Severe or worsening redness lasting more than 48 hours.
• Blistering, crusting, or burns.
• Signs of infection, including increasing pain, swelling, or discharge.
• Any unexpected reaction or concerns.

Your Next Appointment

For best results, attend treatments at the recommended intervals and avoid excessive sun exposure throughout your treatment course.