Dermal fillers are injectable medical aesthetic treatments. Mild, temporary side effects are common and usually resolve within a few days.

Immediately After Treatment

• Avoid touching or massaging treated areas for at least 24 hours to reduce migration or infection risk.

• Avoid wearing makeup for at least 24 hours.

• To minimise bruising, we recommend avoiding non-prescribed blood-thinning agents such as Ibuprofen, high-dose Vitamin E, or Alcohol for 24–48 hours post-treatment.

• Sleep on your back with your head slightly elevated on the first night if possible.

Ongoing Care

Mild swelling, tenderness or bruising can occur and usually settles within a few days.

First Week to Two Weeks

Key Do’s

• Stay hydrated, keep treated areas clean and maintain gentle skin care (e.g., non-irritating cleansers, SPF).

• Apply cold packs briefly if swelling/bruising is significant.

Key Don’ts

• Do not undergo facial treatments (e.g., facials, peels) or use abrasive skincare in initial 1–2 weeks after filler treatments.

• Avoid sun exposure without adequate SPF — sensitive skin may scar or pigmentation changes can occur.

CRITICAL SAFETY NOTE: If you are currently prescribed anticoagulant medication (such as Warfarin, Heparin, or Aspirin) by your GP or Consultant for a medical condition, YOU MUST NOT STOP TAKING IT.

Please ensure you have disclosed all prescribed medications during your consultation. We will never advise you to alter a prescribed medication regimen; in these cases, we simply accept that a higher risk of bruising is a secondary factor to your systemic health and safety.

The Healing Timeline: Fillers take about 2–4 weeks to fully "integrate" into your tissue. What you see on Day 1 is not your final result—be patient with the healing process.

The First 4 Hours:

• Keep your head upright. Avoid lying flat or leaning forward significantly.

• Gently exercise the treated muscles (smile or frown) to help the product disperse.

The First 24–48 Hours:

• Avoid: Strenuous exercise, saunas, steam rooms, and direct sun exposure.

• Touch: Do not rub or massage the treated area, as this can cause the product to migrate.

• Alcohol: Avoid alcohol for 24 hours to minimize the risk of bruising.

What to Expect: Minor redness or bumps at the injection site are normal and usually vanish within an hour. Results are not instant; you will start to see a change in 4–5 days, with the full effects taking up to 14 days.

Skin boosters are injectable treatments designed to improve skin hydration, elasticity and quality.

Immediately After Treatment

• Expect small bumps or raised areas at injection points; these typically settle within 24–48 hours

• Avoid touching or massaging the area for 24 hours

• Avoid make-up for 24 hours

• Avoid exercise, alcohol, heat exposure and sunbeds for 48 hours

Ongoing Care

• Avoid facial treatments, microneedling or lasers for 2 weeks

• Maintain good hydration and gentle skincare

• Results improve gradually over several weeks

Most side effects are mild and temporary, but all injectable treatments carry some risk.

Common Side Effects

• Redness, swelling or tenderness at injection sites

• Bruising

• Mild headache or fatigue

• Temporary asymmetry or unevenness during settling

Less Common but Serious Complications

• Signs of infection: increasing redness, heat, swelling, pain or fever

• Allergic reactions: rash, swelling, difficulty breathing

• For dermal fillers: increasing pain, skin colour changes (pale, dusky or blotchy skin), coolness of the skin, visual disturbance

• Granuloma

Complication Management

I maintain a full emergency kit on-site, including hyaluronidase to treat vascular occlusion and adrenaline treat anaphylaxis.

I maintain an emergency partnership with a medical prescriber, ensuring immediate access to emergency medications should they ever be required. Your clinical safety is managed within a robust medical framework

When and Where to Seek Emergency Help

Seek urgent medical advice immediately if you experience:

• Severe or worsening pain

• Sudden swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat

• Difficulty breathing or swallowing

• Visual disturbance

• Signs of infection: increasing redness, heat, swelling, pain or fever

• Skin discolouration that worsens rather than improves

• Any symptoms that cause concern or feel abnormal

Contact:

• The clinic directly (during opening hours)

• NHS 111 for urgent advice

• 999 in an emergency

Important Disclaimer

The information provided on this page reflects current UK best-practice guidance at the time of publication. Safety advice and regulatory guidance may change over time.

Aftercare advice is intended as general guidance only and does not replace individualised medical or clinical advice. Your practitioner will provide tailored instructions based on your treatment and medical history.

Regulatory & Safety Standards

All treatments are delivered in accordance with current UK legislation, professional standards and clinical governance requirements, including:

• UK health and safety guidance

• Professional aesthetic practice standards

• Medicines and prescribing regulations where applicable