BEFORE YOUR ANTI WRINKLE INJECTION · Let your Nurse know if your medical history has changed, or if you have changed/taken a new medication or started taking herbal supplements. · Avoid consuming alcohol for 24 hours pre and post-treatment, reduce caffiene intake.
AFTERCARE ·
Your skin may show Redness and Swelling at the injection site for 24 hours post-treatment. ·
You must stay upright for an hour post-treatment.
Bruising at the injection site can be a common side effect of this treatment. ·
There is a small chance you will experience headaches, pain, itching or a feeling of pins & needles at the injection point. –
These are normal side effects, however, please call the clinic if you are concerned. Generally, these are temporary and can last up to a week. ·
Avoid alcohol, intensive exercise and heat (hot tubs, saunas, etc.) for 24 hours. ·
Avoid products containing Tretinoin, Retinol, Benzoyl Peroxide, Glycolic/Salicylic acids, Astringents, etc.) for 24 hours post-treatment. ·
Do not apply pressure to the treatment area for a few days. ·
Do not have any skin treatments or massage in the area for 2 weeks post-treatment. ·
It can take up to 2 weeks for the full effect of the anti-wrinkle injections to be noticed, and it may develop unevenly up until 2 weeks time, this is normal.
If you have any questions, or experience any other side effects from the treatment not listed on this page, please contact me on 021951720