Anti-Wrinkle Injections Aftercare

Straight after treatment

There’s no real recovery time, and most people return to work or their usual day straight away. A few simple steps help the treatment stay exactly where it was placed.

• Stay upright, and don’t lie down or bend over, for about four hours.
• Don’t rub, massage or press the treated area for 24 hours.
• Keep make-up off the injection points for the rest of the day, and put it on gently when you start using it again.
• If the area is tender, a cold compress for 10 to 15 minutes at a time can help. Always wrap ice in a clean cloth instead of putting it straight on the skin.
• Paracetamol is fine for mild discomfort. Avoid aspirin and ibuprofen, which can make bruising more likely.

The first 24 hours

• Avoid hard exercise and heavy lifting.
• Avoid saunas, hot baths and intense heat.
• Avoid alcohol, because it can make bruising worse.
• You can wash your face gently as usual. Use a mild cleanser and don’t scrub.

What’s normal

• Small raised bumps where the injections went in, for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Slight redness that usually goes within an hour.
• Now and then a small bruise, which fades in a few days.
• Sometimes a mild headache for the first day or two.
• The muscle relaxes slowly. You’ll notice the first changes after two to three days and the full effect at around two weeks. While it develops, the result can look a little uneven.

Longer term

• Come to your two-week review so John can check the result and make small adjustments if needed.
• Use sunscreen every day to protect your skin.
• Drink plenty of water and take care of yourself in general; healthy skin helps any treatment.
• Results usually last three to four months, and then movement slowly comes back. You can plan your next treatment with John.