Directly after treatment with injections, there may be slight redness, swelling, tenderness and a numb sensation in the treated area. Occasionally bruising may occur around the treatment area. This is an average result of the injection. The irritation is short-term and in general vanishes in a day or two. If irritation continues or if any other reactions occur, please contact me immediately.
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Botox
Refrain from touching the treated area for 3 - 4 hours. Remain upright for 3 - 4 hours. Do not engage in strenuous exercise right after treatment. Repeatedly tense the treated muscle groups during the 3 - 4 hours, as the toxin works better in active muscles.
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Dermal Fillers
Soon after treatment there may be slight redness, swelling and some tenderness and itching at the site of the treated areas. This is a normal effect of the injection; it is only temporary and as a rule will disappear in one or two days. When the lips are injected the initial swelling may last longer. Some patients can experience swelling for up to one week and the lips can look uneven during that time. Therefore the immediate result after treatment to the lips is not the final result. Avoid touching the treated areas for at least 6 hours. Then, the areas can be washed gently with soap and water and light make-up can be applied. If the area is tender, apply some ice to the treatment site.
Do not engage in strenuous exercise right after the treatment. If possible, avoid the sun as sun exposure will reduce the persistence of the product. Massage the treatment site if you experience lumpiness
Do not apply any creams which contains alpha hydroxy acids Avoid the sun and wear a sun screen at all times Patients who have had cold sores in the past should note that there is always a risk that injecting any product around the lips may cause the herpes to flare up again. Patients taking aspirin or similar medication should be aware that this could increase bleeding and bruising at the sites of injection.
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Chemical Peels
Soon after treatment there may be slight redness to the skin, especially when the face is treated. This is perfectly normal and as a general rule should disappear within one or two hours.
Skin treated should not be washed until the following morning. Avoid contact with water on all treated areas until the morning following the treatment. Avoid jewellery and/or metals coming into contact with the treated areas until the day following the treatment. Your skin will feel tight and dry.
Apply moisturizers frequently to hydrate the skin, drink a lot of water, avoid the sun and wear a sunscreen at all times SPF 35.
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