Aftercare

The advice below is relevant to your treatment(s). Please note, however, the advice is not a substitute for the advice of a medical professional, and serves as a guide to help you maximise your results and to minimise any risk of infection/ reaction and to encourage post treatment recovery. You may experience some temporary redness, warm sensation or flushing post treatment. This usually passes within 24 hours. Please follow the aftercare guidelines below to avoid any adverse reactions and to maximise your treatment results. ● Avoid wearing make-up for at least 48 hours after a Microneedling treatment with the exception of pure mineral make up. ● Do not undertake any other facial skincare treatments within 2 weeks of Microneedling. Including facial fillers or Botox (please check with your Injector for their advice). ● It is not advisable to have any type of exfoliating treatment for a minimum of 2 weeks post Microneedling, including microdermabrasion/ hydra facial. ● Do not apply any other exfoliating skin care products for 1 week after Microneedling or until the skin feels “normal”. Including, those containing AHA’s/ BHA’s, Retinol, Benzoyl Peroxide or Hydrocortisone. Clay masks and peel off masks should also be avoided. ● Do not squeeze, pick or peel the skin should any flaking,peeling or purging occur post treatment. It is impossible to predict if or how much of this will occur as all skins are different and may not happen at all. This is not an indication of how well the treatment has worked and will not determine the treatment results. ● Avoid sun beds/sunbathing for a minimum 2 weeks after Microneedling. I cannot stress this enough if you want to see results. This is vital to avoid any post treatment hyperpigmentation. ● Apply a minimum SPF30 daily and more reapply frequently if spending prolonged periods outdoors- even in winter! ● Avoid indirect heat (sauna, steam, infrared red) for 48 hours after treatment. Take care when cooking not to expose the skin to the heat. Avoid hot baths or showers. ● Do not apply perfume or perfumed products to the treated area within 48 hours ● Avoid Cardiovascular exercise, swimming, yoga or any activity that may cause you to perspire for 24 hours. ● Do not wax/ bleach any facial hair for 2 weeks. Avoid any laser hair removal for 2 weeks. ● Avoid stimulants such as caffeine, alcohol, and spicy foods immediately after your treatment.

After Care for Medik8® Peels Immediately after the peel, a skin-soothing restorative serum (for example Hydr8 B5 Serum and Calmwise Serum) and our post treatment cream Ultimate Recovery will have been applied to your skin. You are advised to leave on these preparations for the remainder of the day (and preferably overnight if no sunscreen was applied) to help comfort the skin and reduce peel-induced skin redness. Within 24 hours following the treatment To cleanse the skin, use a mild, non-exfoliating cleanser (such as Gentle Cleanse or Calmwise Soothing Cleanser). Flannels or sponges should be avoided. After cleansing, it is recommended to re-apply Hydr8 B5 Serum and Calmwise Serum and finish with our hydrating emollient cream Ultimate Recovery Intense. SPF 30 should be worn daily. Do’s: Treat the skin gently (stop using wash cloths and facial sponges) Limit time outdoors (to minimise sun exposure) Wear sun protection Use soothing products: Calmwise Soothing Cleanser and Calmwise Serum and Hydr8 B5 Serum Use antioxidant products: C-Tetra or C-Tetra+ Intense or Pure C15 or Super C30 Use skin-lightening products (optional) – if you are prone to hyperpigmentation, it is recommended that you commence a lightening treatment with our Pigmentation Solutions, for a minimum of two weeks post-peel. Don’ts: Do not expose the skin to sun or sun lamps Do not use AHAs, BHAs, topical steroids, retinol or physical exfoliants for one week following a chemical peel treatment Do not use facial masks Do not use artificial tanning devices (including fake tan) Do not use any cosmetic products that irritate the skin If makeup is worn, Medik8 recommends mineral makeup

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Aftercare for a Lumipro lip booster treatment typically includes: avoiding makeup on the lips, applying a cold compress to reduce swelling, staying hydrated, avoiding strenuous exercise for a couple of days, and refraining from touching or puckering your lips excessively; as this treatment is considered minimally invasive, most people experience minimal downtime and can resume normal activities quickly. Key points to remember: Cleanliness: Keep the treated area clean and avoid applying any makeup, especially lipstick or lip gloss, for the first few days to prevent infection. Cold compress: Apply a cold compress to your lips for a few hours after the treatment to minimize swelling. Hydration: Drink plenty of water to support healing and reduce potential irritation. Physical activity: Avoid strenuous exercise for at least 24-48 hours to minimize blood flow to the treated area. Lip behavior: Refrain from touching, puckering, or biting your lips excessively.

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To help reduce the accidental spread of Bocouture® to neighbouring muscle groups, we recommend that you avoid lying flat for 4 hours post treatment and avoid the following activities for around 24 hours: Rubbing or massaging the area treated Vigorous exercise Any “facial” beauty treatments Some patients experience a slight headache after their injections, which can be managed with paracetamol if required. Following this period you can use your normal skin care routine. It can take up to 10-14 days for the effects of Bocouture® to take full effect. When having the procedure for the first time we arrange an appointment for you to come back two weeks later so that we can check the results and if necessary ‘touch up’ to make sure you have the very best outcome. If you have had Botox® from us before you will be advised to contact us 14 days after the procedure if a ‘touch up’ is needed. Note we cannot ‘top up’ treatments after 4 weeks following the initial procedure. If you have a good initial result, please note that, as recommended by the manufacturers of Bocouture®, we aim not to perform any “top-up” treatments within a 3 month period following your treatment. Need to get in touch? If you are experiencing problems, contact us on 07563790414