Post-treatment Care Guide

Over the next few days your skin may feel tight, dry or sensitive, and you may notice some light flaking, redness or peeling as the treated skin renews itself. This is a normal part of the process and usually settles within 3–7 days, though everyone’s skin responds a little differently.

• Do not cleanse your skin this evening — wait until the following morning.
• Avoid applying ice or ice-cold water to the treated area.
• Keep your skin dry and undisturbed for the rest of the day; avoid touching or rubbing it.

• Use only the aftercare products provided or recommended by your practitioner — keep your routine simple and gentle.
• Keep your skin well hydrated; this is key to comfortable, even healing.
• Apply a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ every morning, and reapply if you’re outdoors — your skin will be more sun-sensitive than usual.
• Let any flaking skin shed naturally — please don’t pick, peel or rub it, as this can cause irritation, scarring or uneven pigmentation.
• Avoid saunas, steam rooms, hot tubs and very hot showers for 2 days.
• Avoid swimming and strenuous/aerobic exercise for 2 days.
• Avoid direct sun exposure and tanning beds for at least 14 days.

• Retinoids (retinol, tretinoin/Retin-A, Tazorac) and high-strength AHA/BHA exfoliants.
• Facial scrubs or other mechanical exfoliation.
• Other resurfacing treatments — laser, photofacials, further peels or microdermabrasion.
• Waxing, threading or electrolysis on the treated area for 7 days.

If you notice any of the following please contact the clinic straight away:

• Severe redness, swelling, blistering or pain
• Signs of infection (increasing warmth, pus or fever)
• Any reaction that feels worse than expected

Effective post-treatment care is a collaborative effort between you and your provider. By diligently following these guidelines, you can significantly contribute to the success of your medical aesthetic procedure, promoting faster healing, optimal results, and a positive overall experience. Remember, individualised care is paramount, so always prioritise the specific instructions given to you.

Immediately after treatment, your skin will look and feel similar to mild sunburn — warm, red and slightly tight or swollen. This usually peaks within the first 24–48 hours and settles over 2–5 days. Fine flaking or a slightly rough texture is common around day 3 as the skin’s micro-channels close and healing continues.

You’ll leave with two SkinPen aftercare serums — please use these, and only these, on the treated area for the first 24 hours. Don’t introduce your normal cleanser, moisturiser, SPF or make-up until the timeframes below, as this can irritate the skin while the micro-channels are still closing.

Lift Serum: apply immediately after treatment and reapply as often as needed — this is the only thing that should touch your skin for the first 24 hours. It may sting lightly for a few seconds on application; that’s normal.

Recovery Serum: once your Lift Serum bottle is finished (or after 24 hours, whichever comes first), switch to the Recovery Serum. Apply a thin layer 2–3 times a day to keep the skin calm and hydrated — continue this for at least 5 days, or longer if your skin still feels tight or dry.

Do not use water or any other product on the treated area for the first 4–6 hours — tap water isn’t sterile and can increase the risk of irritation while your skin is most vulnerable.

Apply with clean hands only, in a thin layer — there’s no need to rub it in; let each layer absorb for a few minutes before adding more.

• Avoid applying anything to the skin other than your Lift Serum — no make-up, SPF or other skincare products.
• Avoid touching or picking at the treated area.
• If clothing sits over the treated area, choose soft cotton, ideally without fabric softener residue.

• After 24 hours, you can introduce a gentle, fragrance-free cleanser and lukewarm water — always wash your hands first.
• Continue with your Recovery Serum; avoid introducing any other actives or products during this window.
• Avoid make-up for at least 24 hours; when you do resume, use clean brushes and mineral formulas where possible.
• Avoid exercise, saunas, hot tubs and anything that raises your body temperature or causes sweating for 24–48 hours.

• Keep using your Recovery Serum until it’s finished, then continue with a gentle, fragrance-free moisturiser.
• Apply a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ daily (once past the first 24 hours) and avoid direct sun exposure — your skin is more vulnerable to UV damage while it heals.
• Avoid retinoids, AHA/BHA exfoliants, scrubs and alcohol-based toners until your skin has fully recovered.
• Let any flaking or dryness resolve on its own — please don’t pick or exfoliate it away.
• Hold off on other facial treatments, shaving of the treated area, and self-tanner until your practitioner confirms it’s safe to resume.

If you notice any of the following, please contact the clinic straight away:

• Severe redness, swelling, blistering or pain
• Signs of infection (increasing warmth, pus or fever)
• Any reaction that feels worse than expected

Effective post-treatment care is a collaborative effort between you and your provider. By diligently following these guidelines, you can significantly contribute to the success of your medical aesthetic procedure, promoting faster healing, optimal results, and a positive overall experience. Remember, individualized care is paramount, so always prioritize the specific instructions given to you.

Your skin may look and feel like mild sunburn straight after treatment — warm, red and slightly swollen. Pigmented spots often appear darker over the next 1–2 days before flaking off naturally over the following 5–10 days. This darkening is a normal, expected sign that the treatment is working.

• Apply a cold compress or aloe vera to the treated area if it feels warm or uncomfortable — this usually settles within a few hours.
• Mineral make-up can be applied straight away if the skin is intact (no blistering or broken skin).
• Avoid touching or picking at the treated area.

• Let pigmented spots darken and flake off naturally — please don’t pick, scrub or exfoliate them, as this can cause scarring or uneven pigmentation.
• Apply a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ daily without fail, and avoid direct sun exposure and tanning beds for at least 14 days — your skin is much more vulnerable to pigment changes while it heals.
• Avoid retinoids, AHA/BHA exfoliants, scrubs and other actives on the treated area for 5–7 days.
• Avoid hot showers, saunas, steam rooms and strenuous exercise for 24–48 hours.
• Hold off on other facial treatments — chemical peels, microdermabrasion, laser — until your skin has fully recovered.
• Keep skin hydrated with a gentle, fragrance-free moisturiser.

• Avoid applying anything to the skin other than your Lift Serum — no make-up, SPF or other skincare products.
• Avoid touching or picking at the treated area.
• If clothing sits over the treated area, choose soft cotton, ideally without fabric softener residue.

If you notice any of the following please contact the clinic straight away:

• Blistering, crusting that won’t settle, or signs of infection
• Swelling or bruising that’s worsening rather than improving
• Any reaction that feels more severe than expected

Effective post-treatment care is a collaborative effort between you and your provider. By diligently following these guidelines, you can significantly contribute to the success of your medical aesthetic procedure, promoting faster healing, optimal results, and a positive overall experience. Remember, individualized care is paramount, so always prioritize the specific instructions given to you.

HydraFacial is a gentle treatment with no real downtime — your skin should simply look and feel refreshed, hydrated and glowing. Some clients notice mild redness or small breakouts in the first day or so, particularly if extractions were carried out; this usually settles quickly.

• Avoid make-up so your skin can fully absorb the serums applied during treatment; if you need to wear something sooner, choose a light, non-comedogenic formula.
• Avoid strenuous exercise, hot showers, saunas and steam rooms — sweating and heat can irritate freshly treated skin.
• Avoid swimming and chlorinated water.
• Don’t touch or pick at the skin, especially if any extractions were performed.

• Use a gentle, hydrating cleanser and moisturiser — avoid harsh, foaming or heavily fragranced products.
• Hold off on retinoids, glycolic acid, salicylic acid and other exfoliating actives for 48 hours.
• Avoid facial waxing or other hair removal on the treated area for 48 hours.
• Apply a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ daily — your skin is more sensitive to UV straight after treatment.
• Keep well hydrated — plenty of water alongside your topical hydration helps the glow last longer.

Effective post-treatment care is a collaborative effort between you and your provider. By diligently following these guidelines, you can significantly contribute to the success of your medical aesthetic procedure, promoting faster healing, optimal results, and a positive overall experience. Remember, individualized care is paramount, so always prioritize the specific instructions given to you.

Dermaplaning has no real downtime, though your skin may feel a little dry, tight or sensitive for a day or two as it’s just had a full layer of dead skin and peach fuzz removed. Mild redness is common immediately after and typically settles within a few hours.

• Avoid make-up for the first 24 hours to let your skin settle.
• Cleanse with a gentle, hydrating cleanser using your hands only — avoid flannels, muslin cloths or facial brushes for the first 48 hours.
• Apply a hydrating, fragrance-free moisturiser as often as needed — skin can feel drier than usual after exfoliation

• Apply broad-spectrum SPF 30+ every day without fail — freshly exfoliated skin is significantly more vulnerable to sun damage and pigmentation.
• Avoid retinoids, AHA/BHA exfoliants and other active ingredients for at least 48 hours — longer if your skin still feels sensitive.
• Avoid saunas, steam rooms, chlorinated pools and strenuous exercise that causes heavy sweating for 24–48 hours.
• Avoid facial waxing or threading on the treated area for a week.
• Keep your routine simple — cleanser, moisturiser and SPF — and reintroduce other products gradually

Effective post-treatment care is a collaborative effort between you and your provider. By diligently following these guidelines, you can significantly contribute to the success of your medical aesthetic procedure, promoting faster healing, optimal results, and a positive overall experience. Remember, individualized care is paramount, so always prioritize the specific instructions given to you.

Today you may have undergone a treatment in which a tiny amount of a muscle relaxing protein (botulinum toxin) has been injected into muscles to improve appearance.

It will usually take between 3 and 10 days to start to see any muscle relaxing effect and 14 days until the full effect has been reached.

Injections can cause small amounts of swelling, a temporary bump, redness, bruising, a mild to moderate headache, and sensations such as tingling or mild itching after the treatments.

These effects are so common they can be considered a normal part of the process. The initial effects will show in the first 2-5 days. Peak effect on the muscle is at 14 days, but the result will continue to improve for 4 weeks or more. The benefits start to wear off after 3-4 months on average.

Injectables (e.g., Botox, Dermal Fillers):

• Remain upright for 2 hours.
• Do small extra contractions of the muscles treated every 20 minutes for the first hour.
• When cleansing, avoid pressure and use gentle strokes away from the eyes.
• Avoid facial massages or electrical stimulation of the face for the next 2 weeks.
• Avoid wearing right caps or garments in the areas that has been injected.
• Avoid: Alcohol and exposure to UV and extreme heat i.e Sauna, steam rooms, sunbeds, very hot showers or strenuous exercise.
• Reduce the chance of infection – do not apply make-up for approximately 6 hours.
• Wash your hands immediately post procedure.
• DO NOT touch your face in the areas injected for 6 hours.

While some discomfort, redness, or mild swelling is normal after many aesthetic treatments, certain signs warrant immediate attention.

Please contact your medical aesthetician or doctor if you experience any of the following:

• Dry Eye
• Droopy Eyelid
• Any other side effects you think are important
• You feel distressed or worried in any way

Effective post-treatment care is a collaborative effort between you and your provider. By diligently following these guidelines, you can significantly contribute to the success of your medical aesthetic procedure, promoting faster healing, optimal results, and a positive overall experience. Remember, individualized care is paramount, so always prioritize the specific instructions given to you.

We will arrange a routine follow up appointment for you 2-3 weeks after your treatment where any adjustments can be carried out.

24 Hours After Procedure:

• Numbness or tingling immediately after the procedure.
• Moderate swelling
• Redness
• Bruising
• Dull ache or tenderness

7 Days+ After Procedure:

• Mild, non-painful swelling
• Bruising is usually visible initially, then more obvious the next day before fading after 7 to 14 days
• A small minority of bruises can last for 4-6 weeks.

For 48 hours you should AVOID:

• Exposure to heat such as sauna, steam rooms, hot tubs and hot baths.
• Avoid strenuous exercise
• The above may cause discomfort and swelling

For the next 2 weeks:

• Avoid sunbeds and expose to UV lights
• Keep the area(s) cool with a cold compress or our HP aftercare kit (Don’t apply ice as this can cause injury)
• Try to avoid unnecessary pressure over any areas treated
• Reduce the risk or infection and reaction by NOT touching the treated area(s) for 6 hours
• Avoid facial massages or skin resurfacing until the areas has fully healed

DO NOT apply makeup over injection points until at least 1 day after the procedure.

• Increasing pain near or above the site of injection
• If the areas becomes pale or paler than normal

Contact us straight away. As an urgent reversal or medical interventions may be required immediately. If you are unable to reach us, please attend A&E.

• You have swelling, puffiness or lumpiness which does not fade in the first 2 weeks with a gentle massage.
• If the filler changes texture or becomes hard, nodular or lumpy. Especially if there is redness or tenderness after 48 hours.

All these symptoms may indicate a need for medical assistance from us.

While some discomfort, redness, or mild swelling is normal after many aesthetic treatments, certain signs warrant immediate attention. Please contact your medical aesthetician or doctor if you experience any of the following:

• Dry Eye
• Droopy Eyelid
• Any other side effects you think are important
• You feel distressed or worried in any way

Effective post-treatment care is a collaborative effort between you and your provider. By diligently following these guidelines, you can significantly contribute to the success of your medical aesthetic procedure, promoting faster healing, optimal results, and a positive overall experience. Remember, individualized care is paramount, so always prioritize the specific instructions given to you.

We will arrange a routine follow-up call with you after your treatment where we will be able to talk through any questions you have following your treatment.

Please AVOID:

• Exposing skin to UV light (sunlight or sunbeds) or self-tan for at least 2 weeks after treatment. This is to minimise darkening of the skin (hyperpigmentation)
• Heat treatments such as spas, steam rooms and saunas for 7 days.
• Excessive scrubbing or applying pressure to the skin for 4-5 days. This is to allow the treated skin to recover and to prevent any infection.
• Shaving the treated area for 72 hours after treatment
• Exercising for at least 48 hours.
• Anything that involves chlorine (e.g.swimming) for 48 hours.
• Make-up on the treated area for at least 48 hours
• The application of perfumed products or bleaching creams for 48 hours
• Scratching the treatment area if blistering or crusting occurs, as this can cause scarring
• Waxing, tweezing and threading for the complete duration of the treatment course

Please DO:

• Apply an ice-pack on the treated area to reduce pain, discomfort or irritation
• Apply aloe vera gel or calming creams for 3 days after the treatment
• Wear loose clothes to avoid friction on the treated area for 48 hours
• Drink plenty of water
• Use at least SPF 50 sunscreen for at least 2 weeks

Please note it is normal to experience some redness/swelling immediately after your procedure and for up to 48 hours after. If the area treated feels warm, irritated or itchy please treat with cold compress, aloe vera gel and an antihistamine if necessary.

Improper post treatment care, including excessive heat or sun exposure of the treated area, may increase the chance of scarring, pigmentation changes and skin texture changes. This is why it is imperative you follow all pre- and post-procedure guidance.

While some discomfort, redness, or mild swelling is normal after many aesthetic treatments, certain signs warrant immediate attention. Please contact your medical aesthetician or doctor if you experience any of the following:

Effective post-treatment care is a collaborative effort between you and your provider. By diligently following these guidelines, you can significantly contribute to the success of your medical aesthetic procedure, promoting faster healing, optimal results, and a positive overall experience. Remember, individualized care is paramount, so always prioritize the specific instructions given to you.