Dermal Filler Aftercare

Most people are able to continue with normal activities with immediate improvement in their appearance. Some will have some redness, pin prick marks, possibly swelling- particularly in the lips. Possibly bruising. Any swelling and bruising may be more apparent the next day. 💖Make-Up should not be worn for 12 hours 💖Avoid alcohol, vigorous exercise, sun bathing, and extremes of heat or cold for 14 days post treatment. These activities have been found to increase and prolong swelling. 💖Swelling may worsen in the first 24 hours, and then should settle within the first few days. Cold packs can be helpful in reducing swelling. As a consequence of swelling, the product may feel harder or lumpy and you may notice some asymmetry. The final result may be judged at 2 weeks. 💖Bruising may take a few days to appear, avoid aspirin and alcohol for 12-48 hours after treatment. Tenderness should settle as swelling goes down. 💖Please contact me if redness, tenderness, itching or swelling worsens after 3 days, rather than settling. 💖Athletes should be aware some ingredients in the product may show a positive in ‘anti-dope tests’. 💖Symptoms of a severe allergic reaction can include shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing, difficulty swallowing, swelling of the tongue, eyelids, lips, hoarseness of the voice, stomach pain, nausea or diarrhoea. If you have any of the above symptoms please report to your nearest Accident and Emergency Department or call 999 for an ambulance.