After Care

Thank you for your recent appointment with Rhianna from Aesthetic Republic. Please follow your Post Care instructions below.

POST CARE FOR PDO THREADS

Keep the area clean and do not touch the area for 24 hours, you may gently wash your face with water however no creams, make up or active skin care on the area treated

For the first 24 hours you may gently apply a cold pack on and off the area to reduce swelling and bruising

Take arnica tablets or apply cream for bruising after 24 hours

Avoid alcohol and blood thinning medications

No hot saunas or spas for 48 hours

Avoid laser treatments

POST CARE FOR FAT DISSOLVING

Immediately after treatment, compression garment and ice should be applied to the area treated and can be applied as needed to reduce swelling for the first 48 hours.

Do not take anti-inflammatories such as Aspirin, or Vitamin E for 24 hours after treatment. Panadol can be taken for any pain or discomfort.

Massage the area that was treated for the next 3-5 days, to enhance even spreading.

Cold compress and compression garment can help decrease pain and swelling.

Continue exercise and normal activities.

Report increasing pain, redness, or signs of infection.

Drink lots of fluids such as water, for the first 24 hours after treatment

Massage any lumps daily, these should soften over the next 4 weeks

Side effects include swelling, bruising, numbness, redness, areas of hardness. These side effects typically resolve in days or weeks.

POST CARE FOR BOTULINUM TOXIN A

Do not rub or touch the treated area until the next morning. No facial treatments, laser or massage. This is to help avoid any complications.

It is recommended you do not lie down for the next 4-6 hours as you may inadvertently rub the treated areas. For the same reason you shouldn’t do strenuous exercise after treatment.

Avoid exposure to any heat treatments such as sauna, hot tub or tanning for up to 48 hours.

Paracetamol is recommended for any headaches or pain. Try to avoid medicines such as ibuprofen (Nurofen) or diclofenac (Voltaren) for the next 24 hours.

There is a small risk of bruising. If this occurs do not worry as it is temporary, its generally minor and can easily be covered up with makeup. Arnica tablets and Hirudoid cream helps reduce bruising.

Your treatment will take 4-7 days to start working. It may take 2 weeks to see the full results. If after 2 weeks, you feel that you still have more muscle movement than expected, then this can be adjusted at your post injection assessment, at an additional cost.

POST CARE FOR DERMAL FILLERS

Do not rub or touch the treated area until the next morning.

Do not consume alcohol for 24 hours after the treatment.

Try to avoid lying down or any strenuous exercise for 6 hours after treatment.

It is recommended to avoid extended exposure to sun or UV light and extreme hot or cold temperatures including hot drinks, if you’re lips have been treated. Avoid facial laser treatment to the treated area for up to four weeks.

For cheek augmentation it is recommended to avoid restrictive headwear, including goggles, sunglasses or motorcycle helmets for up to four weeks.

It is recommended not to apply make up to the treatment area until 12 hours post treatment.

There will be some swelling and bruising, however do not worry as it will only be temporary. Arnica tablets or Hirudoid cream can help reduce bruising.

You may feel lumps for up to 2 weeks, as your body adjusts to the new volume. If you can see any lumps and have concerns please contact your cosmetic Nurse or Doctor.

It may take 2 weeks to see the full results and we recommend to book in for a follow up injection assessment with your cosmetic Nurse or Doctor.

NECROSIS SIGNS

Skin Blanching - White areas on the Skin   

Varying Degrees of Pain

Swelling

Severe Bruising

If you present with any of the above side effects after treatment you must contact Juvae on 1300 255 913 or contact your nurse directly.

Rhianna Leahy
NMW0001331679

0411 791 424

1300 255 913

@aesthetic.republic.injectables