Why Aftercare Matters
What you do in the hours and days after your treatment directly impacts your results. Good aftercare can reduce swelling, prevent complications, and help you heal faster.
After Anti-Wrinkle Treatments
- Stay upright for 4 hours -- no lying down or bending forward
- Don't touch, rub, or massage the treated areas
- Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours
- Skip saunas, hot yoga, and steam rooms for 48 hours
After Dermal Filler
- Apply cold compresses (not ice directly on skin) for 10 minutes on, 10 minutes off
- Sleep slightly elevated for the first night if possible
- Avoid alcohol for 24 hours (it can increase bruising)
- Don't worry about initial swelling -- wait 4 weeks before judging your result
After Skin Needling
- Your skin will look and feel like mild sunburn for 24 to 48 hours
- Use only the products recommended -- nothing active (no retinol, AHAs, vitamin C) for 5 to 7 days
- No makeup for 24 hours
- SPF 50+ is essential -- your skin is more vulnerable to UV damage during healing
After Chemical Peels
- Peeling is expected and varies by peel depth -- don't pick or pull flaking skin
- Keep skin hydrated with a gentle moisturiser
- SPF 50+ daily (this is critical for preventing post-inflammatory pigmentation)
This is general aftercare guidance. Specific instructions will be provided during your appointment based on the treatment performed.