Aesthetic Treatment Aftercare Guides
Good aesthetic treatment aftercare helps you heal comfortably and get the best, longest-lasting results. On this page you’ll find downloadable aftercare guides for treatments at our Birmingham clinic, general tips by treatment type, and clear advice on when to contact us. Always follow the specific instructions your practitioner gave you at your appointment.
Why Aesthetic Treatment Aftercare Matters
Most treatments cause some short-lived redness, swelling or bruising. The right aftercare keeps these to a minimum and lowers the risk of infection. It also protects your results, so you get full value from your treatment. In addition, knowing what’s normal helps you spot anything that needs a quick check.
Download Your Aftercare Guide
Open the guide for your treatment below. Each one opens as a PDF you can save to your phone.
H3: Anti-wrinkle and injectable treatments
- Anti-wrinkle injection aftercare (PDF)
- Juvéderm cheek filler aftercare (PDF)
- Juvéderm chin filler aftercare (PDF)
- Aliaxin filler aftercare (PDF)
- MaiLi filler aftercare (PDF)
Skin boosters and thread lifts
- Profhilo and Profhilo Structura aftercare (PDF)
- Polynucleotide (Plinest) aftercare (PDF)
- Silhouette Soft thread lift aftercare (PDF)
Facials and skin-tightening devices
Can’t see your treatment? Contact our team and we’ll email your aftercare guide to you.
General Aftercare Tips by Treatment
These tips cover the basics. However, your own guide always comes first, because advice can differ between products and treatment areas.
Anti-wrinkle injections
For the rest of the day, avoid rubbing or massaging the treated area. Stay upright for about four hours, and skip strenuous exercise, saunas and alcohol for 24 hours. Results appear gradually, so wait two weeks before judging them. Read more about anti-wrinkle injections.
Dermal fillers and skin boosters
Swelling and tenderness are common for a few days. Keep the area clean, avoid make-up for 24 hours, and avoid heat, alcohol and hard exercise for 24 to 48 hours. Don’t press on the area unless your practitioner told you to. This applies to dermal fillers, Profhilo and polynucleotides.
Microneedling, laser and energy-based treatments
After SQT Bio Microneedling, INTRAcel Pro, CO2 laser or ULTRAcel Q+, your skin needs gentle care. Use a mild cleanser and moisturiser, and pause retinoids and exfoliating acids until your practitioner says it’s safe. Above all, wear SPF 30 or higher every day, because treated skin burns easily.
Body contouring
After EMSCULPT NEO or EMTONE, muscles may ache as if you’ve had a hard workout. Drink plenty of water and keep active, as this supports your results.
When to Contact Us
Call us on 0121 439 4350 if you notice anything that worries you, such as:
- pain or swelling that gets worse after the first few days
- signs of infection, such as heat, spreading redness or pus
- lumps or unevenness that don’t settle within two weeks
After fillers, contact us straight away if the skin turns pale, dusky or blotchy, or if pain is severe. If you have changes to your vision, difficulty breathing or swelling of the face and throat, call 999 or go to A&E. You can also report side effects from medicines and devices through the MHRA Yellow Card scheme.