Your Aftercare

WHAT'S NORMAL

Mild redness, swelling, tenderness, bruising or small bumps can happen after treatment.

Small bumps usually settle within a few days.

Under-eye swelling may look worse in the morning and settles gradually.

DO

• Keep your skin clean
• Stay hydrated
• Use SPF every day
• Leave any small bumps alone — don't squeeze or massage them unless advised

AVOID FOR 24–48 HOURS

• Gym, sauna, steam rooms or heat
• Alcohol
• Makeup over injection points
• Touching, rubbing or massaging the area
• Facials, exfoliation or active skincare
• Sleeping face-down or pressure on the area

WHAT TO EXPECT

Days 1–2
Mild redness, swelling or tenderness is normal.

Days 3–7
Swelling and any bruising settle.

Week 2
Your final result shows. Any lumps or firmness soften naturally.

DO

• Apply an ice pack or cold compress to reduce swelling
• Sleep with your head raised the first night
• Use gentle skincare and stay hydrated
• Use SPF every day

AVOID

• Touching or massaging the treated area
• Makeup for 24 hours
• Gym, sauna or steam room for 24 hours
• Exfoliants and actives such as retinol and vitamin C for 7 days

WHAT TO EXPECT

Days 1–2
Skin may feel warm, tight or look slightly pink.

Days 3–7
Dryness, flaking or light peeling may appear.

Week 2
Fresh, brighter, smoother skin is revealed as it renews.

DO

• Use only a gentle cleanser and moisturiser
• Moisturise often and let your skin shed naturally
• Use a cool compress to soothe warmth or tightness
• Apply SPF 50 every day to protect new skin

AVOID

• Picking, peeling or scrubbing flaking skin
• Makeup for 24 hours
• Gym, sauna, steam room or very hot showers for 48 hours
• Retinol, acids, scrubs, waxing and laser for 7 days

WHAT TO EXPECT

Days 1–2
Skin may look slightly pink or feel sensitive.

Days 3–7
Skin feels smooth and absorbs products better.

After
Brighter skin. Fine hair grows back soft — not thicker or darker.

DO

• Keep your skin clean
• Use a gentle, fragrance-free moisturiser
• Use a cool compress to calm any warmth or redness
• Apply SPF 50 daily and reintroduce your usual skincare slowly

AVOID

• Touching or picking at your skin
• Makeup for 24 hours
• Gym, sauna, steam room or swimming for 24 hours
• Exfoliants, retinol, acids and waxing for 3–5 days

WHAT TO EXPECT

Days 1–2
Swelling makes the area look fuller at first.

Days 3–7
Swelling settles and the area looks as it did before.

Weeks 4–12
Collagen builds gradually and your results appear.

DO

• Massage 5 minutes, 5 times a day, for 5 days
• Use a cold compress and sleep with your head raised
• Stay hydrated to support collagen building
• Use SPF every day
• Return for your next session in 4–6 weeks

AVOID

• Makeup for 24 hours
• Gym, sauna or steam room for 24 hours
• Facials or other treatments for 2 weeks

WHAT TO EXPECT

Days 1–2
Mild redness, swelling or tenderness is normal.

Days 3–7
Swelling and any bruising settle.

Weeks 4–12
Skin looks firmer and smoother as collagen builds.

DO

• Apply an ice pack or cold compress to reduce swelling
• Sleep with your head raised the first night
• Use gentle skincare and stay hydrated
• Use SPF daily and attend your review appointment

AVOID

• Pressing or massaging the area unless advised
• Makeup for 24 hours
• Gym, sauna or steam room for 24–48 hours
• Facials, peels and face massages for 2 weeks