AFTERCARE
AFTERCARE ADVICE
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The following aftercare advice is essential to help reduce the risk of treatment
complications, to improve your comfort/healing and to help achieve the best possible
results from treatment.
• The treated area of skin may feel slightly tender and appear red and swollen
afterwards. You may occasionally experience skin peeling and appearances may
be similar to mild sunburn. These effects will resolve naturally and should be
much improved after 48 hours but may take longer to settle. You may experience
some minor bruising which may take 1-2 weeks to resolve in some cases.
• Use a mild cleanser with tepid water to clean your face for 3 days after the
treatment and gently dry the treated area. Keep your hands clean when touching
your face.
• Avoid any perfumes, fake tan or other harsh chemicals for 72 hours after
treatment.
• Avoid any makeup for 24 hours after treatment as this can increase the risk of
infection.
• Avoid rubbing or picking the treated area.
• Avoid any skin exfoliation for 72 hours following treatment.
• It is important to use a regular moisturising cream around two to three times a
day on the treated area. Use more regularly if you feel the skin dry or peeling.
• Avoid any products that contain alpha hydroxy acids, retinol, and glycolic acid for
at least 7 days after treatment.
• Avoid strenuous exercise, saunas, sunbeds and exposure to heat for 72 hours
after treatment. These can cause sweating which can irritate the delicate skin
and slow down your ability to heal quickly.
• Avoid swimming for 72 hours after treatment.
• Avoid any excess alcohol or caffeine for 48 hours after treatment.
• Wear SPF 30 or greater sunscreen for at least 2 weeks following treatment as
your skin will be more sensitive to sunlight afterwards.
• Avoid any further cosmetic treatments e.g. Botox or dermal filler for 2 weeks
following treatment, or ask your practitioner for advice.
• Avoid any hair removal treatments such as waxing for 2 weeks after treatment or
until the initial redness and swelling has resolved.
• You must seek medical attention and contact your practitioner if you experience
any signs or symptoms of infection after treatment. Infection can present as hot,
red shiny skin, there may be pus formation and you may have a fever or feel
generally unwell.
• You must contact your practitioner as soon as possible if you notice any other
unwanted side effects.
• Your practitioner will advise when further treatment appointments are required. If
you are advised to attend a follow up appointment, please do make every effort to
attend them. You should do this even if you believe that the recovery process is
going well and you cannot see that there are any visible complications.
It is essential that you have read all of the information available. Once you have read and
understood all of the below, please sign the declaration at the bottom of this form. Please
do let your practitioner know if you have any questions or if you do not understand any of the aftercare instructions provided.
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