Botulinum Toxin Aftercare

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.

After treatment the skin may be red, swollen and sometimes bruised at the injection sites. These after-effects will resolve naturally, usually within a few days however it may take up to 2 weeks for more extensive bruising to resolve. Occasionally you may experience a headache after treatment which may last 1-2 days. Usually this is controlled by taking simple over the counter pain killers such as paracetamol.

Please follow the aftercare advice for Anti-Wrinkle injections.

• Avoid applying makeup to the treated area for 24 hours, this can help reduce the risk of infection.

• Avoid any extremes of temperature for the next 24 hours, for example have a tepid shower or bath rather than hot.

• Avoid exercising or strenuous activity for the first 24 hours post-treatment.

• Do not go swimming or use saunas or steam rooms for at least 24 hours post treatment.

• No excessive alcohol on the day of the treatment.

• Do not lie flat or face down for at least 4 hours after treatment. Remain upright for 4 hours after treatment, this can help to reduce product migration.

• Avoid touching or rubbing the treated after for at least 24 hours after treatment, doing so may affect treatment results.

• Avoid any further cosmetic procedures to the treated area for 2 weeks following treatment, including permanent makeup and skin treatments.

• 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 seek emergency medical attention if you experience any severe allergy symptoms after treatment. Symptoms may include rash, facial swelling and breathing difficulties.

• Contact your practitioner as soon as possible if you notice any other unwanted side effects.

• Allow 2 weeks before assessing results of treatment. If after 2 weeks there is any persistent unevenness or the product as not fully taken contact your practitioner for review.

Chemical Peel Aftercare

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. Please follow the aftercare advice for chemical peel.

• 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.

• 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.

Dermal Filler Aftercare

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. Please follow the aftercare advice for dermal filler injections.

• Immediately after dermal filler injections the treatment area may be red, tender or swollen. The redness and tenderness should improve after 48 hours. Swelling is often worse on days 2-3 after injection, improved by day 5 and resolved by 2 weeks.

• For significant swelling contact your practitioner for advice. Swelling may be reduced by regular cold compress, anti-inflammatory medicines such as Ibuprofen (after 24 hours, if safe for you to take), antihistamines and sleeping with your head propped up on 3 pillows to help drainage of fluid overnight.

• Bruising is common following treatment; this will resolve naturally but may take up to 2 weeks to settle.

• Regular application of Arnica cream may be helpful for bruising.

• Tenderness is normal when the injected area is touched afterwards but active pain at rest is not normal. If you experience pain, you must contact your practitioner as soon as possible.

• Avoid any makeup for 24 hours after treatment as this will reduce the risk of infection.

• You may require a top up appointment if there is some mild unevenness or discrepancies noticed once the initial swelling has resolved. Top ups should not be done until 2 weeks, this is when all post-injection swelling would have resolved.

• Drink plenty of water after treatment to keep well hydrated.

• Avoid alcohol, caffeine, hot drinks and spicy food for 24 hours.

• Avoid medications such as aspirin or Ibuprofen for 24 hours as they are blood thinning agents and may worsen bruising (if these medications have been advised by your GP you must check with your GP before stopping them)

• Avoid supplements such as multivitamins, fish oils, glucosamine and Vitamin B or Vitamin E, which are blood thinning agents and may exacerbate bruising for 24 hours (if these supplements have been advised by your GP please check with your GP before stopping them)

• Avoid any excess sun exposure, extremes of hot/cold, saunas, swimming or strenuous exercise until the redness and swelling has settled.

• A rare complication of dermal fillers is vascular occlusion in which a blood vessel is accidentally blocked with filler. Signs and symptoms include throbbing and aching pain which can be severe, paleness, a cold feeling to the tissue and purple streaky mottling tissue changes. If you notice any of these symptoms you must contact your practitioner as soon as possible, they will guide you through how to perform a capillary refill test and then assess you fully and advise further action if required.

• 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 seek emergency medical attention if you experience any severe allergy symptoms after treatment. Symptoms may include rash, facial swelling and breathing difficulties.

• You must contact your practitioner as an emergency is you notice any visual disturbance or loss of vision after the filler injections.

• Contact your practitioner as soon as possible if you notice any other unwanted side effects.

• Results can be assessed at 2 weeks, by when any residual swelling will have settled.

Dermaplaning Aftercare

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. Please follow the aftercare advice for dermaplaning.

• 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.

• 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 treatments. 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.

Fat Dissolving Aftercare

The following aftercare advice is essential to help reduce the risk of treatment complications, to improve your comfort and to help achieve the best possible results from treatment. Please follow the aftercare advice for fat dissolving injections.

• You can resume your normal daily activities after fat dissolving treatment.

• Immediately after treatment with fat dissolving you may notice some redness, swelling, tenderness and a painful sensation in the treated area, as well as numbness from the local anaesthetic. These symptoms generally improve significantly over the next few days.

• The swelling occasionally may last for up to 2 weeks, if symptoms persist or other reactions occur, please contact your practitioner.

• Drink plenty of fluids after treatment, you should aim for at least 2 liters per day.

• If the area is tender, you can use simple over the counter pain killers such as paracetamol.

• Avoid makeup for 24 hours and any creams or skin oils, this will reduce the risk of infection at the injection sites.

• A cold compress may help with swelling and inflammation.

• Eating a healthy diet and taking regular physical exercise will help to improve fat loss and limit new fat gain.

• Try to reduce alcohol and caffeine consumption to help prevent dehydration.

• Avoid sunbeds, swimming, UV light and saunas until the initial skin redness and swelling has settled.

• Avoid any extremes of temperature for the first week following treatment.

• 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 seek emergency medical attention if you experience any severe allergy symptoms after treatment. Symptoms may include rash, facial swelling and breathing difficulties.

• 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

Hopi Ear Candle Aftercare

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. Please follow the aftercare advice for Hopi ear candling.

• Do not insert anything, including cotton buds into your ears.

• Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated after treatment.

• Avoid swimming or water getting into the ears for 48 hours after treatment.

• You may want to sleep with a towel on the pillow in case of any discharge or residue leaking out of the ear overnight.

• Try to avoid cold air blowing in the ears.

• If you experience and ear pain, abnormal ear discharge or hearing charges after treatment you should seek medical advice from your doctor/GP and inform your therapist.

• See your GP if you have an ongoing ear complaint. Hopi ear candling is not a substitute for medical treatment.

• Contact your therapist as soon as possible if you experience any other unwanted side effects following the procedure.

Hyaluronidase Aftercare

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. Please follow the aftercare advice for Hyaluronidase treatment.

• Following Hyaluronidase injections the treated area will often be red, swollen and tender. These effects will generally subside after 48 hours but may last longer.

• If the area is tender you can use simple over the counter pain killers such as paracetamol. If you experience any severe pain, you must contact your practitioner straight away.

• You may experience bruising afterwards, this will resolve naturally but may take up to 2 weeks. Regular application of arnica cream can help with resolution.

• Swelling is very common following hyaluronidase treatment. Swelling can occasionally be severe, if this is the case you must contact your practitioner for review. Swelling can be treated with cold compress application, regular Ibuprofen (after 24 hours, if safe for you to take), antihistamines and sleeping propped up on 2-3 pillows to help drainage of fluid overnight.

• Avoid using makeup for 24 hours as this can increase the risk of infection at the injection sites.

• Avoid alcohol intake for 24 hours, drink plenty of water to keep hydrated.

• Avoid strenuous exercise and activities for 24 hours.

• Avoid temperature extremes, saunas and steam rooms until the redness and swelling has resolved.

• Avoid sunbeds and excess sun exposure until the area has healed.

• Avoid using any harsh cleansing products on the treated area.

• 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.

• Hyaluronidase can rarely cause severe allergic reactions and anaphylaxis. You must seek emergency medical attention if you experience any severe allergy symptoms after treatment. Symptoms may include rash, facial swelling and breathing difficulties. If you are concerned call 999 for assessment.

• Contact your practitioner as soon as possible if you notice any other unwanted side effects.

• Results can be assessed at 2 weeks after the Hyaluronidase dissolving injections, if you feel you need further filler dissolved at this stage then contact your practitioner for review.

Hydrafacial Aftercare

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. Please follow the aftercare advice for hydrafacial 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.

• 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.

Hyperhidrosis Aftercare

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.

After treatment the skin may be red, swollen and sometimes bruised at the injection sites. These after-effects will resolve naturally, usually within a few days however it may take up to 2 weeks for more extensive bruising to resolve.

Please follow the aftercare advice for Botox/Anti-Wrinkle injections.

• Keep the under-arm area clean.

• Avoid anti-perspirants/ deodorants as either roll on or aerosol for 24 hours following treatment.

• Do not shave the under arm area for 24 hours post-treatment.

• Avoid any extremes of temperature for the next 24 hours, for example have a tepid shower or bath rather than hot.

• Avoid exercising or strenuous activity for the first 24 hours post-treatment.

• Do not go swimming for at least 24 hours post-treatment.

• No excessive alcohol on the day of the treatment.

• Do not lie flat or face down for at least 4 hours after treatment. Remain upright for 4 hours after treatment, this can help to reduce product migration.

• Avoid touching or rubbing the treated after for at least 24 hours after treatment, doing so may affect treatment results.

• Avoid any under arm hair removal procedures such as laser or electrolysis for at least 2 weeks post treatment.

• 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 seek emergency medical attention if you experience any severe allergy symptoms after treatment. Symptoms may include rash, facial swelling and breathing difficulties.

• Contact your practitioner as soon as possible if you notice any other unwanted side effects.

• Allow 2 weeks before assessing results of treatment.

Kenalog Hay Fever Injection Aftercare

Please follow the aftercare advice for Kenalog (Intramuscular injection of Triamcinolone Acetonide) for hay fever.

• You may experience some mild tenderness, redness and swelling around the injection site. These effects will usually resolve within 48 hours but may last longer in some cases.

• You may experience some bruising around the injection site, this will resolve naturally but may take 1-2 weeks to resolve.

• If you experience any discomfort afterwards you can take a simple over the counter painkiller such as paracetamol.

• You must seek medical attention and contact your practitioner if you develop any signs or symptoms of skin infection around the injection site. 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 experience any other unwanted side effects after having the injection.

• Seek medical attention if you feel unwell or experience any significant side effects following the injection.

• Seek emergency medical attention in the rare event that you experience any severe allergy signs or features of anaphylaxis after the injection. These may include rash, facial swelling and breathing difficulties.

Microblading Aftercare

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. Please follow the aftercare advice for microblading treatment.

• Avoid soaps and cleaners to the treated area for the first 2 weeks, these can remove pigment. Instead wipe the treated area with a cotton pad and cool boiled water which is sterile.

• Avoid picking, scratching, scrubbing or peeling the treated area to avoid scarring.

• Avoid sun exposure until the healing process is complete. Wear sun block cream and for eyeliner PMU wear sunglasses. Sunbeds should also be avoided.

• Keep the treated area clean and dry.

• Avoid strenuous exercise while the area is healing as excess sweating can

remove pigment.

• Avoid using cosmetic and skincare products to the treated area.

• Avoid makeup to the treated area, makeup can potentially distort the colour

and increase the risk of infection afterwards in the treatment area. For eyeliner eye shadow makeup can be applied carefully above the implanted line, be careful not to interfere with the treated area. Mascara can be applied carefully to the eyelash tips only.

• For eyeliner avoid contact lenses and use glasses instead for 2 weeks.

• Avoid hot showers, baths, saunas and steam rooms as these will cause sweating which can remove pigment.

• Avoid swimming as chlorinated water can potentially remove pigment.

• Apply the aftercare cream as advised by your practitioner.

• The complete healing process can take 6-8 weeks, however colour remaining after 2 weeks will be long lasting/ semi-permanent.

• 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 seek emergency medical attention if you experience any severe allergy symptoms after treatment. Symptoms may include rash, facial swelling and breathing difficulties.

• Contact your practitioner as soon as possible if you notice any other unwanted side effects.

• Your practitioner will advise you when future treatment appointments and/ or top up 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.

Microneedling Aftercare

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. Please follow the aftercare advice for microneedling.

• 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.

Patch Test Aftercare

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. Please follow the aftercare advice following a patch test.

• The tested area may be red and swollen afterwards. This should usually resolve within 48 hours.

• You must inform your practitioner if you experience any itchy red rash, hives, spreading redness or swelling after the patch test because this could indicate you are allergic to the product in question. It is helpful to send your practitioner a photograph of the affected area if possible.

• You may have localised bruising if the patch test was in the form of a small injection under the skin. Bruising will resolve naturally in 1-2 weeks.

• Any itchy rash will resolve naturally, usually within 48 hours, you can use some emollient cream locally on the affected skin which may be soothing. You can also take a simple over the counter antihistamine if the rash is persistent and itchy.

• See your doctor/GP if a rash following the patch test persists or significantly worsens. Also contact your practitioner/therapist.

• You must seek emergency medical attention if you experience any severe allergy symptoms or features of anaphylaxis such as facial swelling, rash and breathing difficulties. These would be extremely rare complications.

Phlebotomy Aftercare

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. Please follow the aftercare advice for phlebotomy (taking blood).

• You may have some localised tenderness in the site that the blood was taken from afterwards, this should usually resolve within 48 hours.

• You may experience bruising after having blood taken. Bruising is common and may take 1-2 weeks to resolve.

• Keep the area clean afterwards.

• In the unlikely event of bleeding afterwards from the site of the blood test, sit quietly and apply firm pressure to the area for 20 minutes. You can use a swab, clean cotton wool pad, a clean towel or flannel.

• You must seek medical attention and contact your practitioner if you experience any signs or symptoms of infection after the blood test. 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 experience any other unwanted side effects after having blood taken.

Sclerotherapy Aftercare

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. Please follow the aftercare advice for sclerotherapy.

What to Expect

• Some visibility of spider veins will be reduced, but every patient (and every vein) responds uniquely to treatment, so results cannot be guaranteed and it is common for multiple treatments to be needed.

• Some veins may disappear initially after treatment, then recur, especially if compression instructions are not followed diligently.

• Redness, itching, and irritation may develop as a reaction to tape, bandages, or compression stockings.

• Bruising or tenderness may occur, but it is generally mild and temporary.

• Treatments may leave a residual brownish pigmentation. This is not uncommon, usually temporary, and generally resolves over weeks to months.

Aftercare advice

• Immediately after the treatment, you will be required to put on support stockings or bandages and walk for 10-30 minutes.

• Maintain normal activities.

• Walk at least one hour a day.

• Avoid standing for long periods of time.

• Avoid hot baths for two weeks. Cool your legs with cold water after each shower.

• Wear support stockings as instructed for at least two weeks after treatment. After healing, use them for long trips or when your legs ache.

• Avoid strenuous physical activities such as high impact aerobics or weightlifting, running, and high-impact aerobics for one week after treatment.

• Wear compression stockings daily for at least 1-2 weeks. They should be removed only to shower.

• Avoid heat on your legs, such as hot baths, sunbeds and sunbathing, for at least two weeks. Heat causes blood vessels to dilate.

• Avoid salty food and drink plenty of water for 2-3 days. Reduce alcohol and caffeine intake for the 2-3 days.

• For discomfort take over-the-counter paracetamol regularly if required.

• Your practitioner will advise you when your follow up appointments are needed. 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.

When to Call the Doctor

• Superficial inflammation (phlebitis) may occur, with tenderness and firmness. This typically resolves with treatment, but in some cases can be long-lasting.

• If any bleeding is not controlled with 20 minutes of firm, constant pressure you must seek medical attention.

• If you develop signs or symptoms of cellulitis (skin infection), including hot, red, shiny skin, pus formation, feeling generally unwell or feverish.

• If you experience any severe pain following treatment.

• Contact your practitioner as soon as possible if you experience any other unwanted side effects following treatment.

Semi Permanent Make Up (SPMU) Aftercare

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. Please follow the aftercare advice for semi-permanent makeup (SPMU) treatment.

• Avoid soaps and cleaners to the treated area for the first 2 weeks, these can remove pigment. Instead wipe the treated area with a cotton pad and cool boiled water which is sterile.

• Avoid picking, scratching, scrubbing or peeling the treated area to avoid scarring.

• Avoid sun exposure until the healing process is complete. Wear sun block cream and for eyeliner SPMU wear sunglasses. Sunbeds should also be avoided.

• Keep the treated area clean and dry.

• Avoid strenuous exercise while the area is healing as excess sweating can remove pigment.

• Avoid using cosmetic and skincare products to the treated area.

• Avoid makeup to the treated area, makeup can potentially distort the colour and increase the risk of infection afterwards in the treatment area. For eyeliner eye shadow makeup can be applied carefully above the implanted line, be careful not to interfere with the treated area. Mascara can be applied carefully to the eyelash tips only.

• For eyeliner avoid contact lenses and use glasses instead for 2 weeks.

• Avoid hot showers, baths, saunas and steam rooms as these will cause sweating which can remove pigment.

• Avoid swimming as chlorinated water can potentially remove pigment.

• Apply the aftercare cream as advised by your practitioner.

• The complete healing process can take 6-8 weeks, however colour remaining after 2 weeks will be long lasting.

• 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 seek emergency medical attention if you experience any severe allergy symptoms after treatment. Symptoms may include rash, facial swelling and breathing difficulties.

• Contact your practitioner as soon as possible if you notice any other unwanted side effects.

• Your practitioner will advise you when future treatment appointments and/ or top up 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.

Skin Booster Aftercare

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. Please follow the aftercare advice for Skin booster injections.

• Immediately after Skin booster injections the treatment area may be red, tender or swollen. The redness and tenderness should improve after 48 hours. Swelling is often worse on days 2-3 after injection, improved by day 5 and resolved by 2 weeks.

• For significant swelling contact your practitioner for advice. Swelling may be reduced by regular cold compress, anti-inflammatory medicines such as

Ibuprofen (after 24 hours, if safe for you to take), antihistamines and sleeping with your head propped up on 3 pillows to help drainage of fluid overnight.

• Bruising may occur following treatment, bruising will resolve naturally but may take up to 2 weeks to settle.

• Regular application of Arnica cream may be helpful for bruising.

• Tenderness is normal when the injected area is touched afterwards but active pain at rest is not normal. If you experience pain, you must contact your practitioner as soon as possible.

• Avoid any makeup for 24 hours after treatment as this will reduce the risk of infection.

• Drink plenty of water after treatment to keep well hydrated.

• Avoid alcohol and caffeine for 24 hours after treatment.

• Avoid medications such as aspirin or Ibuprofen for 24 hours as they are blood thinning agents and may worsen bruising (if these medications have been advised by your GP you must check with your GP before stopping them)

• Avoid supplements such as multivitamins, fish oils, glucosamine and Vitamin B or Vitamin E, which are blood thinning agents and may exacerbate bruising for 24 hours (if these supplements have been advised by your GP please check with your GP before stopping them)

• Avoid any excess sun exposure, extremes of hot/cold, saunas, swimming or strenuous exercise until the redness and swelling has settled.

• 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 seek emergency medical attention if you experience any severe allergy symptoms after treatment. Symptoms may include rash, facial swelling and breathing difficulties.

• 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.

Teeth Whitening Aftercare

After you've had your teeth whitened, avoid any foods that could cause your teeth to stain for at least two days after you've had your procedure. This also includes smoking and chewing tobacco products, as these activities can also leave marks and stains on your teeth.

When you have bleaching done professionally, it can make your teeth even more porous they were to begin with. This makes them easier to stain, and it makes it all the more important to avoid these foods and activities that can stain your teeth.

While you should wait 48 hours to resume any activities or foods that could stain your teeth, it's best to wait for an entire week. To maximise your whitening results, you should also limit these foods and activities in the future.

What Foods Stain Your Teeth?

There are many foods that can stain your teeth and should be limited. The most common culprits include tea, coffee, and colored soda, like Diet Coke or Coke.

Other products that can stain your teeth include red wine and berries.

Brush Your Teeth Regularly

After you've had your teeth whitened, make sure to brush and floss your teeth regularly. You may even want to brush and floss more than normal to ensure that your teeth look their absolute best. After all, you've put time and effort into getting them white, so you should keep them that way.

Brushing your teeth immediately after eating can also help you brush away stains that could accumulate on your teeth. Start incorporating brushing your teeth after eating staining foods in your daily routine to ensure your teeth stay white for as long as possible.

Use Whitening Toothpaste a Week or So After Your Procedure

As your teeth will be more porous after the procedure , they'll also be slightly more sensitive. You should veer away from using other products that contain whitening ingredients immediately after having it done.

However, once the sensitivity goes down, you can maintain the whiteness by brushing your teeth with whitening toothpaste. Incorporate this into your daily routine, and you'll likely notice that your teeth stay whiter for a longer period of time than if you use regular toothpaste.

Use Straws to Avoid Staining

If you're a caffeine addict and staying away from coffee or tea isn't an option, use a straw to drink them with. You can purchase metal straws at a variety of outlets that you can clean and reuse.

Metal straws are perfect to use with both hot and cold drinks, and they're not bad for the environment like plastic or reusable straws.

Some metal straws even have a carrying case so that you can pop them in your purse or bag and use them wherever you go. Even if you go somewhere where they're not offering straws, you'll still have them ready for you so that you don't have to stain your teeth.

Stop Smoking

Smoking can stain your teeth, and do so quite badly. It's also generally bad for your health . Having your teeth whitened and then picking up the habit again is counterintuitive, so it's a good idea to make it a goal to stop smoking altogether.

If you're unable to quit smoking or are finding it difficult, talk to your doctor about steps you can take to make it easier, including alternatives that are better for you.

If you stop smoking, not only will your teeth be whiter, but you'll generally have far better health than someone who does smoke.

Eat Foods That Stain Sparingly

Having a glass of red wine or a bowl of berries every so often isn't going to hurt your teeth. But be mindful of it, and only do so on occasion.

If you still love berries and want to get all of their nutritional value without the stains on your teeth, consider making smoothies and drinking them through straws. This will give you the same yummy goodness without compromising your tooth color.

Do Whitening Chewing Gums Help?

Whitening chewing gums can marginally help your teeth stay white, but they aren't necessarily recommended. They require an enormous amount of gum for you to see any real difference, and can exacerbate issues like TMJ disorders if chewed as often as needed.

Instead, stick with whitening your teeth professionally and maintaining them as much as possible.

Getting Your Teeth Whitened

Teeth whitening aftercare is incredibly important when it comes to ensuring that your teeth look pearly white. You wouldn't wash your car and then immediately drive into a puddle, would you? So why allow your teeth to become stained after getting them whitened?

Taking good care of your teeth is essential for overall health, as well, and keeping your teeth white will also keep them healthy.

Ultrasonic Laser Liposuction and Cavitation Aftercare

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. Please follow the aftercare advice for Ultrasonic Laser Liposuction and Cavitation.

• The treated area may appear slightly red and feel mildly tender afterwards. These effects should normally resolve within 48 hours. You may also occasionally experience some lumpiness in the treatment area, this should settle with follow up treatments. Contact your practitioner if you are worried about the healing process.

• After Ultrasonic Laser Liposuction and Cavitation treatment you may continue your normal daily activities.

• Drink plenty of water to keep hydrated following treatment. This can also help flush breakdown products from fat cells through the lymphatic system.

• Follow a healthy balanced diet and take regular physical exercise. This will help you to not gain further body fat deposits after the treatment. Note that Ultrasonic Laser Liposuction and Cavitation is not a weight loss treatment.

• Reduce consumption of alcohol, caffeine, fatty foods and excess carbohydrates and sugars. This will help prevent new fat formation.

• If you experience any discomfort after treatment, you can take a simple over the counter pain killer such as paracetamol.

• Avoid extreme temperatures of hot or cold for 48 hours, including hot baths, saunas or steam rooms.

• Inform your practitioner if you plan to have any other cosmetic treatments e.g. Botox, dermal filler. They will inform you when it is safe for you to have these done following Ultrasonic Laser Liposuction and Cavitation.

• Contact your practitioner as soon as possible if you notice any unwanted side effects.

• Your practitioner will inform you when your next treatment is due. 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

Vitamin B12 Injection Aftercare

Please follow the aftercare advice for intramuscular Vitamin B12 injection.

• You may experience some mild tenderness, redness and swelling around the injection site. These effects will usually resolve within 48 hours but may last longer in some cases.

• You may experience some bruising around the injection site, this will resolve naturally but may take 1-2 weeks to resolve.

• If you experience any discomfort afterwards you can take a simple over the counter painkiller such as paracetamol.

• You must seek medical attention and contact your practitioner if you develop any signs or symptoms of skin infection around the injection site. 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 experience any other unwanted side effects after having the injection.

• Seek medical attention if you feel unwell or experience any significant side effects following the injection.

• Seek emergency medical attention in the rare event that you experience any severe allergy signs or features of anaphylaxis after the injection. These may include rash, facial swelling and breathing difficulties.