Medical injector
Medical injector
What to Expect & Timelines
Immediately–48 hours: Redness, swelling, tenderness, tightness, and mild bruising are common. 3–7 days: Swelling and bruising should noticeably improve.
Up to 2–4 weeks: Filler continues to settle and integrate into the tissue.
Lips and under-eye areas may swell more and take longer to settle.
First 24–48 Hours
Do not touch, massage, or apply pressure to the treated area unless instructed.
Avoid makeup for 12 hours.
Avoid alcohol, strenuous exercise, swimming, saunas, steam rooms, sunbeds, and excessive heat. Sleep on your back and avoid pressure on treated areas.
Keep the area clean and dry.
Pain Relief
Paracetamol may be taken if required.
Avoid ibuprofen, aspirin, and anti-inflammatories for 24–48 hours, unless prescribed, as they may increase bruising.
Skincare
Gentle cleanser and moisturiser only for 48 hours.
Avoid retinoids, acids, exfoliants, and vitamin C for 48 hours.
SPF daily once swelling has settled. Results & Expectations
Results are visible immediately but improve as swelling reduces.
Final result is assessed at 2–4 weeks.
Longevity varies by product and area (typically 6–18 months).
Contact the Clinic Immediately If:
Increasing or severe pain
Skin blanching, mottling, or colour changes
Excessive swelling
Visual disturbance
Signs of infection (heat, discharge, fever)
What to Expect & Timelines
Immediately: Small bumps/redness at injection sites (settle within 30–60 minutes).
3–7 days: Muscle relaxation begins.
10–14 days: Full results visible.
First 24 Hours
Remain upright for 4 hours.
Do not rub, massage, or apply pressure to treated areas.
Avoid exercise, alcohol, saunas, steam rooms, and heat exposure.
Avoid facials or facial massage.
Pain Relief
Paracetamol may be taken if required.
Avoid ibuprofen or aspirin for 24 hours unless medically necessary.
Skincare
Normal skincare may be resumed after 24 hours.
Avoid aggressive treatments for 2 weeks.
Results & Expectations
Results last approximately 3–4 months.
A review appointment at 2 weeks may be recommended.
Contact the Clinic If:
Uneven results after 14 days
Drooping eyelids or brows
Severe headache lasting more than 48 hours
What to Expect & Timelines
Immediately–72 hours: Small bumps, redness, swelling, tenderness.
1–2 weeks: Skin appears more hydrated and smoother.
Best results seen after a course of treatments.
First 24–48 Hours
Avoid touching treated areas.
Avoid makeup for 12 hours.
Avoid alcohol, exercise, heat, and swimming.
Pain Relief
Paracetamol may be taken if needed.
Avoid ibuprofen for 24–48 hours to minimise bruising. Skincare
Gentle cleanser and moisturiser only for 48 hours.
Avoid active skincare for 48 hours.
SPF daily.
Contact the Clinic If:
Swelling worsens after 72 hours
Increasing pain or redness
Signs of infection
What to Expect & Timelines
Immediately–72 hours:
Redness, swelling, small bumps.
2–4 weeks: Improved hydration and skin quality.
4–12 weeks: Collagen stimulation and regenerative effects.
Best results seen after a course of treatments.
First 24–48 Hours
Do not touch or massage treated areas.
Avoid makeup for 12 hours.
Avoid alcohol, exercise, heat, and swimming.
Sleep on your back if facial areas treated.
Pain Relief
Paracetamol may be taken if required.
Avoid ibuprofen and anti-inflammatories for 24–48 hours, as inflammation supports regeneration. Skincare
Gentle cleanser and moisturiser only for 48 hours.
Avoid retinoids, acids, exfoliants, vitamin C for 48 hours.
SPF daily once redness settles.
Results & Expectations
Results are gradual and natural.
Skin strength, elasticity, and quality improve over time.
Contact the Clinic If:
Increasing pain
Prolonged swelling or redness
Skin colour changes
Visual disturbance (for eye-area treatments)
What to Expect & Timelines
Immediately–72 hours: Redness, warmth, tightness (sunburn-like).
3–5 days: Mild flaking/dryness.
2–4 weeks: Improved texture and tone.
Collagen stimulation continues for several weeks.
First 48 Hours
No makeup for 24 hours.
Avoid exercise, sweating, heat, swimming, and sun exposure.
Do not touch or pick the skin. Pain Relief
Paracetamol may be taken if required.
Avoid ibuprofen for 48 hours, as inflammation is part of the healing process.
Skincare
Gentle cleanser only for 48 hours.
Avoid retinoids, acids, vitamin C for 5–7 days.
SPF daily for at least 7 days.
Contact the Clinic If:
Redness lasts longer than 5 days
Signs of infection
Increasing pain or swelling
What to Expect & Timelines
Immediately–2 weeks: Significant swelling, tenderness, firmness, redness.
2–4 weeks: Swelling reduces; firmness softens.
4–8 weeks: Fat reduction becomes visible.
Multiple treatments may be required.
First 48 Hours
Avoid exercise, alcohol, heat exposure.
Do not massage unless instructed.
Compression garments may be recommended.
Pain Relief
Paracetamol may be taken.
Ibuprofen may be taken if swelling or discomfort is significant, unless contraindicated.
Avoid aspirin unless prescribed.
Skincare
Keep the area clean.
Avoid additional treatments until healed.
Contact the Clinic If:
Severe pain
Increasing redness or heat
Signs of infection
What to Expect & Timelines
Immediately–72 hours: Swelling, redness, tenderness.
Filler dissolution may be noticeable within 24–48 hours.
Further sessions may be required. First 24–48 Hours
Avoid touching or massaging unless instructed.
Avoid makeup for 12 hours.
Avoid alcohol, exercise, and heat.
Pain Relief
Paracetamol may be taken.
Avoid ibuprofen for 24 hours unless advised.
Contact the Clinic If:
Increasing pain or swelling
Skin colour changes
Signs of allergic reaction
What to Expect & Timelines
Mild soreness, redness, or bruising at injection site.
Symptoms usually settle within 24–48 hours.
After Treatment
Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours.
Keep injection site clean.
Pain Relief
Paracetamol or ibuprofen may be taken, unless contraindicated.
Contact the Clinic If:
Persistent pain
Signs of allergic reaction
Unexpected symptoms
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