We understand that nobody wants a bruise and we do our best to fine tune our techniques to be as gentle as possible and to reduce bruising risk as much as possible. However, we can never guarantee that bruising won’t occur. This is why we advise to get treatments before special events at least three weeks prior to your big day. Most clients after muscle relaxer injections will have a few barely noticeable and slightly red bumps at each injection spot. After a short wait (30 minutes) makeup can be applied and its unlikely that anyone will be able to tell that you have had any type of treatment. Most of the time with filler treatments, say nine times out of ten, our clients can put on some mineral makeup soon after their treatment and go back to their work or to see their friends and nobody will see any sign of their treatment except for their refreshed appearance. After some treatments like with Platelet Rich Plasma treatments and Dermal Filler to the lips, we normally expect an extra degree of swelling, in most cases this will have settled in 24 to 72 hours. All of our techniques are made comfortable with a combination of gentle technique, ice and or local anaesthetics. We do not prescribe or recommend any sedatives or strong pain killers because they are almost never justified. For this reason there will be no issue with driving safely immediately after all treatments. For Muscle Relaxer treatments (if you have Botox or Dysport):
- you should wait for 30 minutes before applying make-up
We ask that for 4 hours after the treatment:
- you need to refrain from falling asleep
- avoid lying down with pressure on the treated area
We ask that for 24 hours after the treatment:
- you do not partake in vigourous exercise
- you do not expose yourself to very hot circumstances such as saunas hot tubs or sun baking
- you refrain from rubbing or massaging the treated area
- you avoid any tight or firm prolonged pressure of the treated area (for example avoid wearing swimming goggles or a motorcyle helmet that fits tightly on the treatment area)
- you should wash your face much more gently than usual and avoid exfoliating scrubs and facial massages or other facial treatments
For Platelet Rich Plasma Skin rejuvenation treatments:
- Expect to look puffy and swollen in the area of the injections. For most areas this will subside in under 24 hours, for under the eyes this will be significantly reduced by the second day but slight puffiness can last up to 3 days.
For 72 hours:
- avoid direct pressure or massaging the treated area
- avoid applying ice to the area
- don’t take aspirin or anti-inflammatories (like Ibuprofen, Diclofenac, Indocid, Naproxen etc)
Follow-up Depending on your circumstances and the type of treatment we may recommend a review appointment around 10 to 14 days after your treatment. All follow up is free of charge and any additional treatments or “touch-ups” are free of charge.