Post treatment

• Leave your treatment area alone. Avoid any physical pressure, laying down on your face, or rubbing on the area of injection for a few days. You don’t need to avoid making any facial expressions, however; frowning, smiling, and other facial expressions can help encourage your Botox results to show up sooner!
• Don’t lie down for the first few hours after your Botox.
• Wait 24 hours to work out or exert yourself after Botox. By raising your blood pressure, exercise can both increase your risk for bruising or swelling and increase the chances of the product spreading rather than remaining in the area your injector intended.
• Avoid UV exposure and excessive heat. Sun exposure can prolong redness or swelling after Botox, so protect your skin with sunscreen .
•  Also avoid saunas, steam rooms, hot yoga, or other activities that involve lots of heat.
• Don’t drink alcohol for 24 hours after injections as it can increase the risk of bruising.
• Continue to avoid blood thinners for 24 hours after Botox.
• Wait two days to re-introduce retinol into your skincare routine.

How do I manage swelling and bruising after Botox?

To reduce swelling and bruising after Botox, apply an ice pack in 15-20 minute intervals to the treatment area within the first 24 hours after treatment. You may also apply an arnica-based topical ointment to help reduce bruising, swelling, and soreness. And, of course, avoid alcohol and blood thinners for 24 hours!

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Contact us for any questions.

Bear in mind that Botox takes 2 weeks before full effect is achieved.

Some muscles are stronger than others.  This will cause the Botox to take effect at different intervals, so some interesting muscle expressions might be possible and is very normal. This should subside after the 2 week period.

Please note that if you do need a follow up treatment this can only be done soonest after 2 weeks.  Simply Whatsapp us should some muscles require a top up treatment and we will book you in soonest available appointment slot.  Note that this is INCLUDED in the price.  Having said that, top up treatments can ONLY be done in 2-4 weeks after initial treatment was performed, thereafter unit prices will apply

Pre-Treatment

One Week Prior to Dermal Fillers (Especially Lip fillers)

• Avoid blood thinning over-the-counter medications such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and Advil.
• Avoid supplements, including St. John’s Wort, Gingko biloba, primrose oil, garlic, ginseng, and Vitamin E.

2 Days Prior to Injections

• Avoid topical products such as Tretinoin (Retin-A), Retinol, Retinoids, Glycolic Acid, or any “anti-aging” products.
• Avoid waxing, bleaching, tweezing, or using hair removal cream on the area to be treated.
• Do start taking Arnica two days prior to the procedure. (This is not required, but it will help to lessen bruising.)

24 Hours Prior to Injections

• Do not drink alcoholic beverages 24 hours prior.

General Recommendations

• If you have previously suffered from facial cold sores, there is a risk that the needle punctures could contribute to another eruption of cold sores. Please let your physician assistant know if you are prone.
• Do not use dermal fillers if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, are allergic to any ingredients, or suffer from neurological disorders. Please inform us if you have any questions about this prior to your treatment. 

Pre-Treatment

• Avoid Accutane (Like Roaccutane) in the six months prior to beginning your treatment sessions.
• Do not use topical agents that may increase the sensitivity of your skin such as retinoids, exfoliants, topical antibiotics or acids 5-7 days prior to your treatment.
• Do not take anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen, Asprin, or Advil for at least 3 days prior to your microneedling session. These will interfere with the natural inflammatory process that is critical for your skin rejuvenation.
• Avoid IPL/Laser procedures, unprotected sun exposure, or sunburn for at least 2 weeks prior to your procedure.
• No waxing, depilatory creams, or electrolysis to the area being treated for 5-7 days prior.  
• Do not shave the day of the procedure to avoid skin irritation. If there’s dense hair present in the treatment area, shave the day before you arrive for your appointment.
• If you’re prone to cold sores, take an antiviral agent for 2 days prior to and the day of the treatment.
• Avoid blood thinning agents for one week prior because bruising is a common side effect of microneedling.

On the day

•  Your skin will be cleaned so it’s free of lotion, oil, makeup, powder, or sunscreen.
• You will be asked to inform your skin care specialist about any relevant changes in your medical history and of all the medications you’re taking.
• Your specialist will ask if there are any cosmetic tattoos in the treatment areas.
• Topical lidocaine will be applied to your skin.
• The microneedling treatment is an in-office procedure that typically takes up to 60 minutes to complete, followed by light therapy.

Post treatment

• Do not take any anti-inflammatory medications for one week after the procedure.
• Do not use ice on your face, and avoid using arnica. These may interfere with the natural inflammatory process that’s critical for your skin rejuvenation.
• Avoid sun tanning and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight for at least 2 weeks. After 24 hours, always use sunblock (30 SPF or higher) and wear a hat if you’re outside.
• Use a painkiller, such as Panado, if you experience any soreness.

How do I manage swelling and bruising after Microneedling?

Ice for 15 minutes up to 3 times the day of treatment

 You may take Panado if you experience any mild tenderness/discomfort. And, of course, avoid alcohol and blood thinners for 24 hours!

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A sunburn-like effect is normal. Your skin may feel tight, dry or sensitive to touch. Treat the skin gently by washing it with a gentle cleanser, cool water, and using only your hands to pat dry no earlier than 4 hours after treatment.

Some redness may also be present and in some cases, patients may experience slight bruising that can last for 5-7 days and temporary swelling for 2-4 days.

Contact us for any questions.

 Schedule your Microneedling at least 2 weeks prior to a special event which you may be attending, such as a wedding or a vacation. Results timing from the Microneedling will differ and we suggest 3-4 treatments 2 weeks apart for optimal results.  Also bruising and swelling may be apparent in that time period. 

Payments

• We accept debit and credit cards.
• We accept cash.
• We DO NOT accept EFT or E-wallet payments.

Clinic Ethic

• Please attempt to arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled time, this will allow ample time to fill in information forms.
• Please inform the clinic at least 24 hours before your appointment if you will be unable to attend, this will ensure that we can fill your time slot with clients that are currently on our waiting list.
• Please ensure that all questions that you might have for the doctor are asked during your allocated time slot to avoid clients located after your time slot from waiting.
• Please inform us before hand if you are on any chronic medication or have illness or disease so that we can advice accordingly if your desired treatment is right for you.
• Please give us feedback after treatments, whether it is questions, queries, concerns or compliments.  This will assist us in creating a even better experience at our clinics.

Stay informed

• We suggest that clients read all our pre and post treatment suggestions .
• We highly recommend that clients research a desired treatment properly before undergoing treatment to be aware of possible complications and side effects.
• All clients will be required to sign a consent form before treatment to acknowledge that they are aware of the risks and side effects of the specific treatment.