Dermal Fillers Aftercare
Taking care after treatment
Immediately after the injections, your face will be cleaned. You should not touch your face for 6 hours to minimise the risk of infection. After this, you may clean your skin with water and a gentle cleanser.
- Do not expose the area to intense heat (eg solarium or sauna).
- Avoid pressure on the treated areas for the first few nights (i.e. sleep on the back if possible).
- Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours.
- Avoid alcohol for 24 hours
- Do not use AHA, Retinols/Vitamin C therapy, or oil-based make-up for 24 hours
- Avoid facials, facial waxing, Glycolic or AHA peels, IPL or energy-based treatments, and microdermabrasion for two weeks after treatment.
Possible side effects
After your dermal fillers treatment you may notice a few of the following:
- Swelling
- Bruising
- Red needle puncture marks
- Asymmetry
- Tenderness
- Itching in the area
These issues above are common with dermal filler aftercare and should resolve over the next few days to weeks.
Treatment duration and follow-up
- A review is booked for 2 or 4 weeks after your treatment, depending on the area treated.
- The longevity of your filler can vary, depending on the thickness of the product and the area treated. Duration also depends on many factors, such as the skin type, skin condition lifestyle, and age. Considering it all, longevity will be between 6 to 18 months. Remember that lips tend to have a shorter life of max 9 months and other areas go up to 12 or 18 months.
