Your aftercare guide for fillers & Botox
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Aftercare for injectable treatments.
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Fillers and Botox can reduce lines and wrinkles and help to contour your face, for a fresher and more youthful appearance. With treatment time typically only taking around 30 to 45 minutes and no downtime, these aesthetic injectable treatments can make a remarkable difference. They also offer an alternative to more invasive and risky cosmetic surgery.
After you have invested in Botox or fillers there are several ways you can ensure you get the best possible results from these treatments. The medical team at Meadow Lea Aesthetics will always provide Botox and filler aftercare advice and it is essential to follow this. If there is anything you don’t understand, please ask us for clarification. It is also very important to know the possible risks and complications associated with fillers and Botox so that you can seek advice if you notice anything that could be serious.
This information is simply generic guidance. There are various types of fillers and aftercare guidelines can differ.
What to do before fillers & Botox
Bruising and swelling are two common temporary side effects that may occur after fillers and Botox injections. The week before injectable aesthetic treatments, you should avoid aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), vitamin E, fish oil, and ginseng, as all of these can increase the risk of bruising. If you take medications for a medical condition speak with your doctor to check if it is safe to stop taking them.
Immediate aftercare for fillers & Botox
When you go home after your treatment, there are some key ways to reduce bruising and swelling following dermal fillers and Botox.
• Wrap ice in a clean dry flannel and apply gently onto the treatment area for approximately 10 minutes. Repeat every 30 minutes for the first four hours after injections.
• Drink plenty of water.
• Sleep on your back for the first 48 hours, with your head elevated with a couple of pillows.
What to avoid after fillers and Botox
* Do not apply ice directly to the skin.
* Avoid bending over and lying down for four hours.
* Do not do any strenuous exercise for 24 hours.
* Avoid hot tubs and saunas for 24 hours.
* Don’t go swimming for 24 hours.
* Do not have hot showers or baths for 24 hours (lukewarm is fine).
* Abstain from drinking alcohol and caffeinated drinks for 24 hours.
* Wait 24 hours before applying any skincare products or makeup.
* Avoid heat lamps or tanning beds for 72 hours.
* Don’t take aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), vitamin E, fish oil, and ginseng for 72 hours.
* Wait for two weeks before having any treatments such as facials, eyebrow threading, microneedling, and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) or laser treatments.
* Unless instructed do not touch or massage the treated area for 24 hours.
When to seek medical advice
Serious risks and complications are rare and fillers and Botox are both safe with low rates of adverse effects. However, if you experience increased swelling, redness, or pain 24 hours after treatment call Meadow Lea Aesthetics and speak to Dr Sian.
You should seek immediate medical treatment if you experience:
* Difficulty breathing or swallowing.
* Changes in your vision.
* Bladder control problems.
* Blue or purple tinge to skin colour.
* Severe pain.
* Skin looking very pale in the treated area.
If you have any concerns whatsoever, please contact Dr Sian on 01244 267672 or 07384 141 831.
If you are unhappy with your treatment in any way, or have a query about the after results, please re-book an appointment with any one of our medically trained, experienced team. Your safety, well-being and happiness is, and always will be, our ongoing priority.
In the case of an emergency, please immediately seek medical attention.