PRE-TREATMENT CARE

Before Anti Wrinkle line relaxer treatments, avoid alcohol for 24 hours to help prevent bruising.

It is common to experience some swelling, tenderness and possibly some bruising around the treated area. These are quite common side effects, and are usually temporary (maximum 2-3 days).

• Preferably avoid touching the treated areas for 3-4 hours. If this is unavoidable, when cleansing face, rub the areas gently.
• Remain upright for 4 hours – do not lie down or rest head forward for long periods of time. i.e. no gardening etc. • Avoid alcohol 4 hours after treament.
• Avoid rubbing/massaging the eyebrows for 24 hours.
• Avoid saunas/hot tubs/sunbeds for 24 hours.
• Avoid beauty salon peel treatments for 2 weeks.
• Wear a sunscreen – helps to reduce sun damage.
• Botulinum Injectables will normally ‘kick in’ at days 7-10; day 14 at the latest.
• A FREE top up appointment is offered but you may cancel if you are happy with the results afer 14 days. You may also receive a FREE top up appointment up to 21 days after your initial treatment.
• Recommended treatment plan is every 12-16 weeks.
• No alcohol at least 24 hours before undergoing your injectable treatment,  Alcohol thins the blood and may cause you to bleed or to bruise.
• Avoid medications such as blood thinners or anti – inflammatory
• Do not shave in the area you will be treated. Do not wax or have any laser or facial treatments.
• Avoid products like retinol, glycolic acid and AHA on the area for at least 1 week prior to your treatment
• Please avoid wearing make up for your appointment. You are able to re apply your make up after your treatment. We recommend using mineral make up after any procedure as it is the most natural for your skin.

POST-TREATMENT CARE

After treatment, slight redness, swelling, itching and some tenderness at the site of the injections may occur. This is normal and will generally disappear over the next 24-48 hours. When the lips have been treated, the swelling can last for up to 1 week, and the lips may appear uneven during this time. Please follow massage techniques shown each day to balance any areas that appear uneven.

• Avoid touching the treated area for 6 hours. After this, the face can be lightly cleansed and make-up applied lightly and gently (preferably mineral make-up).
• Apply some ice to the area if tender/swollen. 
• Avoid alcohol the day before / 24 hours after.
• Avoid strenuous exercise right after the treatment for up to 48 hours.
• If possible, avoid direct sunlight and wear a sunscreen (sun may reduce the duration of the effect of the product plus prevents sun damage).
• Avoid gym/sunbed/saunas for 24 hours post treatment.
• Massage the area with a moisturiser to reduce any areas that appear lumpy.
• Avoid creams with Alpha Hydroxy Acid or Glycolic acid around the area.
• If you suffer cold sores, there is always a risk that injections around the lips may cause a flare. Use a topical cold sore cream if signs appear.
• Patients taking aspirin, clopidogrel, warfarin and other blood thinning medications should be aware that there will be increased likelihood of bleeding or bruising at injection sites.
• If itching or swellings occur, a general over the counter antihistamine can be taken for a period of one week.
• Arnica cream/capsules can be taken to help prevent bruising.