Angel Aesthetics Aftercare
Following your treatment, it is important to follow the advice provided to support healing, minimise unnecessary irritation and help you achieve the best possible result.
Every treatment is different, and your aftercare may be tailored to the treatment you have received, the product used and your individual circumstances.
If you are unsure about anything, please contact us. Early advice and review is always best.
Sections:
WHEN TO CONTACT US:
Please contact us if you are concerned following your treatment, particularly if you experience:
- Increasing or unexpected pain
- Increasing or persistent swelling
- Increasing redness or warmth
- Signs of infection, including swelling, warmth or discharge
- Significant or worsening bruising
- Skin colour or texture changes
- Unusual whitening or blanching of the lips or surrounding skin
- Dusky, blue or purple discolouration that is unusual for bruising
- Skin that feels unusually cool
- New or persistent lumps or nodules
- Drooping of the eyelid or eyebrow
- An uneven smile
- Abnormal or unusual muscle movements
- Unusual or generalised muscle weakness
- Visual changes, including blurred or double vision
- Difficulty speaking or swallowing
- Any unexpected or worsening symptoms
We are always happy to advise and review and will respond as quickly as possible.
URGENT CONCERNS
Some complications are rare but require prompt assessment.
If you experience sudden visual changes, severe or rapidly increasing pain, unusual skin blanching or discolouration following an injectable treatment, contact us immediately.
For any new visual disturbance following facial injectable treatment, seek immediate medical attention.
Go straight to A&E or call 999.
IN AN EMERGENCY
If you experience:
- Difficulty breathing, speaking or swallowing
- Significant facial or throat swelling
- Severe allergic symptoms
- Loss of vision
- Severe or rapidly worsening symptoms
Go straight to A&E or call 999.
YOUR AFTERCARE
Every treatment is individual. Your aftercare may vary depending on the treatment, product used, treatment area and your individual medical history.
The information on this page is intended as general guidance and does not replace the individual advice provided by your practitioner.
Please follow any specific instructions given to you at your appointment.
CONTACT DETAILS
Direct contact number for Dr. Wilkins - in aftercare pack
Direct email for Dr. Wilkins - in aftercare pack
GENERAL AFTERCARE
The following advice applies to most aesthetic treatments unless you have been given different instructions by your practitioner.
Please do not have treatments close to travelling- UK and abroad - if you develop a complication we need to be able to physically assess you.
Do not fly for at least 48 hours after botox and for 2 weeks after filler/skinboosters.
Keep your skin clean and dry- treat it like a wound.
Keep treated areas clean and avoid unnecessary touching, rubbing or picking.
Drink plenty of water and maintain your usual balanced diet.
Continue with gentle skincare and follow any product specific advice given by your practitioner.
Following injectable or peel treatments avoid introducing new or potentially irritating products until your skin has settled.
Use a high SPF daily and avoid prolonged UV exposure while your skin is recovering.
Following many treatments, avoid excessive heat such as saunas, steam rooms, hot tubs and very hot showers while redness and swelling are present.
Avoid swimming until the skin has healed.
Temporary swelling, redness, tenderness, bruising or changes in skin texture can occur following aesthetic treatments.
Do not rush to judge the final result while your treatment is still settling.
WHAT IS NORMAL?
The effects of aesthetic treatments vary from person to person.
Depending on your treatment, you may experience:
- Mild redness
- Swelling
- Tenderness
- Bruising
- Small injection marks
- Temporary sensitivity
- Small lumps or areas of firmness
- Dryness or tightness
- Flaking or peeling following a chemical peel
These symptoms are generally temporary and should gradually improve as your skin heals.
Please contact us if you have any concerns or unexpected symptoms as soon as possible, do not wait until your review appointment.
ANTI-WRINKLE 'BOTOX' INJECTIONS
Your treatment may cause temporary redness, tenderness, swelling or bruising around the injection sites.
Results are not immediate and can take up to 28 days for full effect. You may begin to notice an effect within 5-7 days and results will wear off gradually over 12 weeks.
Immediately after treatment:
- Avoid rubbing, pressing or massaging the treated areas.
- Remain upright as much as possible following treatment.
- Avoid lying flat or prolonged bending immediately after treatment.
- A cool pack may be applied gently if required for swelling or discomfort. Do not apply ice directly to the skin.
- Follow any specific instructions provided by your practitioner.
- DO NOT FLY FOR AT LEAST 48 HOURS
For the first 48 hours avoid:
- Strenuous exercise for at least 24 hours
- Alcohol for at least 24 hours
- Excessive heat, including saunas, steam rooms, hot tubs and swimming pools
- Pressure or massage of the treated areas
- Makeup for 48 hours and heavy skincare
- Beauty treatments involving the treated areas
When to contact us:
Please contact us if you develop:
- Increasing or unusual swelling
- Increasing pain
- Significant or worsening bruising
- Signs of infection
- Drooping of the eyelid or eyebrow
- An uneven smile
- Abnormal or unusual muscle movements
- Unusual or generalised muscle weakness
- Visual changes, including blurred or double vision
- Difficulty speaking or swallowing
DERMAL FILLERS
Some redness, swelling, tenderness and bruising are common following dermal filler treatment.
Swelling can sometimes be more noticeable the following morning.
Small lumps or areas of firmness may also be present while the filler settles.
Immediately after treatment:
- Avoid touching, rubbing or massaging the treated areas unless specifically instructed by your practitioner.
- Avoid smoking, vaping, pursing lips after lip filler.
- Apply a cold gel pack to help reduce swelling and bruising.
- Follow the specific aftercare advice provided for your treatment.
- If you feel unwell following treatment remain at the clinic and do not drive until you feel well.
For the first 48 hours avoid:
- Strenuous exercise for at least 24 hours
- Alcohol for 24 hours
- Excessive heat, including saunas, steam rooms, hot tubs and very hot showers
- Swimming while the initial swelling and redness are present
- Unnecessary pressure on the treated areas
- Makeup for 24 hours where possible
During the healing period:
- Do not massage, squeeze or manipulate lumps unless specifically advised to do so.
- Avoid facials, massage, peels, laser treatments and other aesthetic treatments involving the treated area for at least 7 days, or as advised by your practitioner.
- Avoid prolonged UV exposure and use a high-SPF sunscreen once the skin has settled.
- Allow the filler time to settle before assessing the final result.
- DO NOT FLY FOR AT LEAST 2 WEEKS
Lumps, bumps and swelling:
Small lumps, bumps or areas of firmness can be normal while lip filler settles.
Please leave them alone.
Do not squeeze, press, massage or attempt to move the filler unless specifically instructed to do so by your practitioner.
Swelling can make the lips appear uneven or asymmetrical initially. Allow time for the swelling to settle before assessing the result.
A cool gel pack may be applied gently to help with swelling.
When to contact us:
Please contact us promptly if you develop:
- Increasing or severe pain
- Rapidly increasing or significant swelling
- Unusual whitening or blanching of the lips or surrounding skin
- Dusky, blue or purple discolouration that is unusual for bruising
- Skin that feels unusually cool
- Increasing redness, warmth or discharge
- Any significant change in the appearance or sensation of the lips
Early advice and review is always best.
LIP FILLER
Do not fly for at least 2 weeks after treatment.
In addition to dermal filler aftercare lips can be particularly prone to swelling. This may be more noticeable the following morning and can take several days to settle. Temporary bruising, tenderness, small lumps or areas of firmness can also occur.
For the first 48 hours:
- Avoid smoking and vaping. These can irritate the lips and may increase pressure and trauma to the treated area.
- Avoid kissing or activities that put unnecessary pressure on the lips.
- Avoid makeup on the lips for at least 48 hours, or until the injection sites have closed and the skin has settled.
- Avoid alcohol for at least 24 hours.
- Avoid strenuous exercise for at least 24 hours.
- Avoid excessive heat, including saunas, steam rooms, hot tubs, swimming and very hot showers.
- Avoid very hot food and drinks while the lips are numb or particularly swollen - you may accidentally burn or injure yourself.
- Keep the lips clean and avoid unnecessary touching.
CONCERNS SPECIFIC TO FILLER TREATMENT
Rarely filler can affect the blood supply to an area.
Pleas contact us immediately if you experience:
- Sudden, severe or increasing pain
- Unusual whitening, blanching or pale areas of skin
- Dusky, blue or purple discolouration that is unusual for a bruise
- Skin that becomes unusually cool
- A significant change in the appearance or sensation of the treated area
Early assessment is important if there is a problem with the blood supply to the skin.
Visual changes:
Any new visual disturbance following facial filler treatment requires immediate medical attention.
If you experience sudden blurred or reduced vision, loss of vision, double vision or other significant visual changes go straight to A&E or call 999.
SKINBOOSTERS
Small raised bumps, redness, bruising, tenderness and mild swelling are common following skinbooster treatment.
Results develop gradually and may require a course of treatments.
Immediately after treatment:
- Avoid touching, rubbing or massaging the treated areas unless specifically instructed by your practitioner.
- Apply a cold gel pack gently if required to reduce swelling and bruising. Do not apply ice directly to the skin.
- Follow the specific aftercare advice provided by your practitioner.
For the first 48 hours:
Avoid:
- Strenuous exercise for at least 24 hours
- Alcohol for 24 hours
- Excessive heat, including saunas, steam rooms, hot tubs and very hot showers
- Swimming while the initial redness and swelling are present
- Unnecessary pressure on the treated areas
- Makeup for 48 hours
During the healing period:
- Do not massage or manipulate raised areas unless specifically advised to do so.
- Avoid facials, massage, peels, laser treatments and other aesthetic treatments involving the treated area for at least 7 days or as advised by your practitioner.
- Avoid prolonged UV exposure and use a high SPF once the skin has settled.
- Follow the skincare advice provided for your specific treatment.
Concerns specific to skinbooster treatment:
Rarely, an injectable treatment can affect the blood supply to an area.
Please contact us immediately if you experience:
- Sudden, severe or increasing pain
- Unusual whitening, blanching or pale areas of skin
- Dusky, blue or purple skin discolouration that is unusual for a bruise
- Skin that becomes unusually cool
- A significant change in the appearance or sensation of the treated area
Visual changes:
Any new visual disturbance following facial injectable treatment requires immediate medical attention.
If you experience sudden blurred or reduced vision, loss of vision, double vision or other significant visual changes go straight to A&E or call 999.
POLYNUCLEOTIDES
Small raised bumps, redness, tenderness, bruising and mild swelling are common following polynucleotide treatment.
Polynucleotides work gradually. Improvements in skin hydration, texture and overall skin quality develop over time and may require a course of treatments.
Immediately after treatment:
- Avoid touching, rubbing or massaging the treated areas unless specifically instructed by your practitioner.
- Apply a cold gel pack gently if required to reduce swelling and bruising. Do not apply ice directly to the skin.
- Follow the specific aftercare advice provided by your practitioner.
For the first 48 hours:
Avoid:
- Strenuous exercise for at least 24 hours
- Alcohol for 24 hours
- Excessive heat, including saunas, steam rooms, hot tubs and very hot showers
- Swimming while the initial redness and swelling are present
- Unnecessary pressure on the treated areas
- Makeup for 48 hours
During the healing period:
- Do not massage or manipulate raised areas unless specifically advised to do so.
- Avoid facials, massage, peels, laser treatments and other aesthetic treatments involving the treated area for at least 7 days, or as advised by your practitioner.
- Avoid prolonged UV exposure and use a high SPF once the skin has settled.
- Follow the skincare advice provided for your specific treatment.
Concerns specific to polynucleotide treatment:
Rarely an injectable treatment can affect the blood supply to an area.
Please contact us immediately if you experience:
- Sudden, severe or increasing pain
- Unusual whitening, blanching or pale areas of skin
- Dusky, blue or purple skin discolouration that is unusual for a bruise
- Skin that becomes unusually cool
- A significant change in the appearance or sensation of the treated area
Visual changes:
Any new visual disturbance following facial injectable treatment requires immediate medical attention.
If you experience sudden blurred or reduced vision, loss of vision, double vision or other significant visual changes go straight to A&E or call 999.
CHEMICAL PEELS
Your skin may look and feel different following a chemical peel. Some redness, warmth, tightness, dryness, sensitivity and mild swelling can be expected.
Depending on the peel used you may experience flaking or peeling over the following days.
Visible peeling is not an indication of how effective your treatment has been.
Immediately after treatment:
- Follow the specific aftercare instructions provided by your practitioner.
- Keep your skin clean and moisturised using the products recommended for you.
- Avoid touching, rubbing, scratching or picking the treated skin.
- Do not pick, pull or manually remove peeling or flaking skin. Allow it to shed naturally.
For the first 48 hours:
Avoid:
- Strenuous exercise, particularly anything causing significant heat, sweating or flushing
- Saunas, steam rooms, hot tubs, very hot showers and swimming.
- Alcohol for at least 24 hours
- Makeup for at least 48 hours
- Scrubs, cleansing brushes or other forms of physical exfoliation
During the healing period:
- Avoid prescription skincare including retinols, exfoliating products and other potentially irritating active ingredients until your practitioner advises that they can be reintroduced.
- Avoid waxing, bleaching, tweezing and hair-removal creams until the skin has fully recovered.
- Avoid facials, massage, laser treatments, microneedling and other aesthetic treatments until your practitioner confirms that it is appropriate.
- Keep the skin moisturised using the products recommended by your practitioner.
- Keep well hydrated.
- Do not pick, pull or manually remove peeling skin.
When to contact us:
Please contact us if you develop:
- Increasing or unexpected pain
- Significant or increasing swelling
- Severe or persistent burning
- Increasing redness or warmth
- Signs of infection
- Blistering
- Significant or worsening skin discolouration
- Symptoms that are worsening rather than gradually settling
WELLNESS INJECTIONS
This includes injections such as vitamin B12 and other wellness treatments provided at Angel Aesthetics.
Your practitioner will provide any treatment specific advice relevant to the injection you have received.
After your injection:
- Keep the injection site clean.
- Avoid unnecessary touching or rubbing.
- Mild tenderness, redness or bruising around the injection site can occur.
- Stay well hydrated and maintain your usual balanced diet.
- Continue any prescribed medication as usual unless advised otherwise.
When to contact us:
Please contact us if you develop:
- Increasing pain
- Increasing swelling
- Increasing redness or warmth
- Significant bruising
- Discharge from the injection site
- Any unexpected or worsening symptoms
If you experience symptoms of a severe allergic reaction, including significant facial or throat swelling or difficulty breathing go straight to A&E or call 999.
HOME SKINCARE
Your skincare routine can play an important role in supporting healthy skin.
- Keep your skin clean, hydrated and protected from the sun and use a high SPF.
- Take additional care after any in clinic treatments, such as botox, peels and fillers.
- Avoid introducing new products or multiple products at once.
- If your skin feels irritated or sensitive keep your routine simple and gentle until it recovers.
- Remove any patches which cause skin irritation.
- Follow any specific skincare recommendations provided by your practitioner.
Please contact us if you have any concerns or unexpected symptoms as soon as possible, do not wait until your review appointment.
COLLAGEN SUPPLEMENTS
Collagen supplements may be used as part of a healthy, balanced lifestyle if they are suitable for you.
- Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Do not exceed the recommended dose.
- Choose a reputable product.
- Supplements should complement rather than replace a balanced diet.
- Any changes in skin quality are gradual and vary between individuals.
Please let us know about any new supplements or significant changes to your medication before your next treatment.
LEMON BOTTLE (FAT DISSOLVING)
Please follow aftercare sheet