Filler Aftercare: Essential Tips for Filler Aftercare: How to Ensure Optimal Results

To ensure the very best results for your botox treatment it's important that you follow the aftercare instructions carefully:

Redness, swelling and bruising is common following dermal filler treatment. The filler may become lumpy, hard or uneven following treatment, this will normally settle within a few days following treatment or in some cases may take up to two weeks to resolve.

Swelling:

Swelling will be worse the following morning after treatment, this is completely normal and nothing to be alarmed about and will settle throughout the next few days.

Pain Management:

You may experience redness, lumps or soreness after injections, which can be managed with paracetamol if required. Use a cold compress to reduce swelling and bruising but avoid direct contact with the skin.

Be Patient:

Filler takes between 7-14 days to fully settle please be patient and allow the full time for the treatment to settle no adjustment can be made during this period. During this time you may find some unevenness with the filler results which often even themselves out or can be adjusted 14 days after treatment.

On the day of treatment:

• Avoid touching or rubbing the treated area

• Return to normal activity but avoid exercise for 24 hours following treatment.

• Avoid makeup for the rest of the day

• Avoid Caffeine, Alcohol and painkillers for 24 hours following treatment as this increases swelling and bruising

• Do not get any facial treatments following the procedure including but not limited to eyelash extensions, brow lamination, facial massage and facials as these can all disrupt the filler and cause further swelling and bruising.

Exercise:

• Avoid exercise for 24 hours following treatment as it increases the blood flow which can cause the toxin to spread to unwanted areas.

• It can decrease the effectiveness of the toxin along with increasing the risk of swelling and bruising.

Sun:

• Avoid sun exposure for 24 to 28 hours following treatment.

• Avoid Sunbeds for 7 days following treatment.

Supplements:

• Avoid taking aspirin, ibuprofen, st john's wart and fish oil supplements following treatment as these can increase the risk of swelling, bleeding and bruising - unless prescribed by your Doctor.

Pain Management:

• Occasionally patients may experience a slight headache and soreness following treatment which can be managed with paracetamol if required.

Sleeping:

Propping yourself up to sleep on pillows following treatment can help to reduce the amount of swelling.

If you have any concerns please contact Caroline directly to discuss them.