Following your treatment, please follow the relevant aftercare instructions below. Some redness, swelling, tenderness or bruising can be expected following injectable and skin treatments.
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Consultation
Your consultation is an important part of your treatment journey. During your appointment, we will discuss your concerns, medical history, medications, previous treatments, treatment goals and suitability.
A treatment may be declined or deferred where it is considered clinically inappropriate or unsafe.
Your practitioner will explain the expected benefits, limitations, risks, possible complications and aftercare relevant to your treatment before proceeding.
Anti-Wrinkle Injections
Dysport® & Xeomin®
✓ Do
- Keep the treated area clean and avoid unnecessary touching.
- Gently cleanse your face when required.
- Apply a cool pack wrapped in a clean cloth if mild swelling or bruising occurs.
- Continue your normal facial expressions unless otherwise advised by your practitioner.
- Allow up to 14 days for the final result to develop.
- Attend your recommended review appointment if required.
✕ Don't
- Do not rub, press or massage the treated areas for the remainder of the day.
- Avoid strenuous exercise for the remainder of the day.
- Avoid excessive heat, saunas and very hot baths for approximately 24 hours.
- Avoid facial massage, facials or other treatments involving significant pressure over the treated areas for approximately 1–2 weeks.
- Avoid excessive alcohol consumption immediately following treatment as this may increase bruising.
- Do not deliberately stop prescribed medicines, including blood-thinning medicines, unless advised by your prescribing healthcare professional.
Note: Mild tenderness, redness, swelling or bruising may occur. Results develop gradually, generally becoming noticeable within several days and reaching their full effect at approximately 2 weeks. Results are temporary and commonly last around 3–4 months, although individual results vary.
Dermal Fillers
Hyaluronic Acid Dermal Fillers
✓ Do
- Apply a cool pack wrapped in a clean cloth if required to help with swelling or bruising.
- Keep the treated area clean.
- Use a gentle cleanser and avoid harsh or irritating skincare immediately following treatment.
- Sleep on your back with your head slightly elevated for the first night where practical.
- Drink plenty of water and maintain your usual healthy routine.
- Allow approximately 2 weeks for swelling to settle before assessing the final result.
- Contact us if you have concerns about your result or healing.
✕ Don't
- Do not unnecessarily touch, press, squeeze or massage the treated area unless specifically instructed by your practitioner.
- Avoid strenuous exercise for approximately 24–48 hours.
- Avoid significant heat exposure, saunas and hot baths for approximately 24–48 hours.
- Avoid excessive sun exposure and tanning immediately following treatment.
- Avoid facials, facial massage and other cosmetic treatments involving pressure over the treated area until advised by your practitioner.
- Avoid wearing tight or compressive items over the treated area where applicable.
- Do not deliberately stop prescribed medicines, including aspirin or other blood-thinning medicines, unless advised by your prescribing healthcare professional.
- Following lip filler, avoid dental procedures for approximately 2 weeks where possible, unless urgent dental care is required.
Note: Swelling, bruising, tenderness, redness and firmness are common following dermal filler treatment and generally improve over several days. Swelling can occasionally persist for longer.
Important: Severe or increasing pain, significant skin colour change, blanching, mottling, unusual coolness of the skin, blistering or any visual disturbance following filler treatment requires urgent medical assessment. Contact Auré Aesthetics immediately and seek urgent medical care.
Dermal Filler Dissolving
Hyalase®
Hyalase® may be used where clinically indicated to dissolve hyaluronic-acid based dermal filler.
✓ Do
- Keep the treated area clean.
- Apply a cool pack wrapped in a clean cloth if required.
- Follow the individual aftercare instructions provided by your practitioner.
- Allow time for swelling to settle before assessing the final result.
✕ Don't
- Do not rub or massage the area unless specifically instructed.
- Avoid strenuous exercise and significant heat exposure for approximately 24 hours.
- Avoid applying irritating skincare or undergoing other cosmetic treatments to the area until advised.
Note: Swelling, redness, tenderness and bruising may occur following treatment. Hyalase can also cause temporary inflammation and, rarely, an allergic reaction. If you experience difficulty breathing, facial or throat swelling, widespread rash or other symptoms suggestive of an allergic reaction, seek emergency medical attention immediately.
Biostimulators & Skin Injectables
Profhilo® • Radiesse® • Juvelook® • Juvelook Volume
These treatments involve multiple injections and may cause temporary swelling, redness, tenderness, bruising or small raised areas at the injection sites.
✓ Do
- Keep the treated area clean.
- Apply a cool pack wrapped in a clean cloth if required.
- Use gentle skincare products.
- Stay hydrated.
- Follow the specific aftercare instructions provided for your product and treatment area.
- Allow adequate time for swelling to settle before assessing your result.
✕ Don't
- Do not rub, squeeze or massage treated areas unless specifically instructed by your practitioner.
- Avoid strenuous exercise for approximately 24–48 hours.
- Avoid saunas, hot baths and significant heat exposure for approximately 24–48 hours.
- Avoid excessive sun exposure immediately following treatment.
- Avoid facials, facial massage and other injectable or cosmetic treatments to the same area until advised.
- Do not deliberately stop prescribed medication without discussing this with your prescribing healthcare professional.
Note: Small bumps or raised injection points may be visible immediately following treatment and usually settle as the product distributes and the tissue recovers. Bruising and swelling may take several days to resolve.
Important: Increasing or severe pain, significant skin colour change, blanching, mottling, unusual swelling, blistering, visual disturbance or other unexpected symptoms require prompt medical assessment. Contact Auré Aesthetics immediately.
Polynucleotides
Rejuran® i • Rejuran® HB Plus • Rejuran® Classic
✓ Do
- Keep the treated area clean and avoid unnecessary touching.
- Use gentle skincare products.
- Apply a cool pack wrapped in a clean cloth if required.
- Stay hydrated.
- Allow the skin time to recover before assessing the result.
- Follow any personalised aftercare instructions provided by your practitioner.
✕ Don't
- Do not rub, press or massage the treated areas unless instructed.
- Avoid strenuous exercise for approximately 24 hours.
- Avoid saunas, hot baths and significant heat exposure for approximately 24–48 hours.
- Avoid excessive sun exposure immediately following treatment.
- Avoid facials, peels, laser treatments, facial massage or other active skin treatments until advised.
- Avoid applying irritating or highly active skincare immediately following treatment.
Note: Small bumps, redness, swelling, tenderness and bruising can occur following treatment and generally settle over several days. The treatment response develops progressively and may require a course of treatments.
PRP
PRP: Face • PRP: Hair
PRP uses a sample of your own blood which is processed and prepared for treatment.
✓ Do
- Keep injection and blood collection sites clean.
- Follow the wound-care instructions provided by your practitioner.
- Apply a cool pack if required for mild swelling or discomfort.
- Stay hydrated.
- Follow your personalised treatment plan.
- Allow time for the treatment response to develop.
✕ Don't
- Avoid touching or unnecessarily disturbing injection sites.
- Avoid strenuous exercise for approximately 24 hours.
- Avoid saunas, hot baths and significant heat exposure for approximately 24 hours.
- Avoid swimming until injection sites have closed and healed.
- Avoid applying irritating skincare to treated facial areas immediately following treatment.
- Do not deliberately stop prescribed medication unless advised by your prescribing healthcare professional.
Note: Mild swelling, redness, tenderness and bruising are common following PRP and usually settle within several days. Results vary and a course of treatments may be recommended.
Microneedling Aftercare
Microneedling creates controlled microchannels in the skin to support the skin’s natural healing response. Your skin may appear red, feel warm or tight, and be temporarily more sensitive following treatment.
✓ Do
- Keep the treated area clean and avoid unnecessary touching.
- Follow your practitioner’s instructions for cleansing and moisturising.
- Use only gentle, approved skincare products during the initial recovery period.
- Apply a cool compress if needed, using a clean cloth and gentle pressure. Do not apply ice directly to the skin.
- Protect your skin from direct sun exposure and follow your practitioner’s advice regarding sunscreen.
- Drink water as normal and allow your skin time to recover.
- Follow the personalised aftercare instructions provided by your practitioner.
✕ Don’t
- Do not rub, scratch, pick or exfoliate the treated skin.
- Avoid makeup for at least the first 24 hours and longer if the skin remains irritated or your practitioner advises.
- Avoid strenuous exercise, excessive sweating, saunas, steam rooms and hot baths for approximately 24–48 hours.
- Avoid swimming until the skin has recovered.
- Avoid retinoids, exfoliating acids, scrubs, benzoyl peroxide and other potentially irritating active skincare until your practitioner advises that it is safe to resume.
- Avoid facials, chemical peels, facial waxing, laser treatments and other skin procedures until your skin has recovered and your practitioner has advised you to proceed.
- Do not apply unapproved products, serums or topical treatments to freshly microneedled skin.
What to Expect
Redness, warmth, mild swelling, tightness and skin sensitivity are common immediately after microneedling. Mild dryness, flaking or a rough texture may develop as the skin recovers. These effects should progressively settle over the following days.
Recovery varies depending on treatment intensity, skin type and individual response.
IV Infusion
IV infusion treatments require individualised clinical assessment and monitoring.
✓ Do
- Follow the specific instructions provided by your healthcare professional.
- Remain appropriately hydrated unless otherwise advised.
- Inform your practitioner of any symptoms or concerns during or following your infusion.
- Follow any additional post-treatment instructions provided.
✕ Don't
- Do not ignore symptoms occurring during or after an infusion.
- Do not undertake strenuous activity immediately following treatment if you feel unwell, dizzy or light-headed.
- Do not stop or alter prescribed medicines based solely on IV therapy advice.
Important: IV therapy carries risks associated with both the medication/infusion components and intravenous access, including bruising, pain, inflammation, infection, allergic reactions and other complications. Your practitioner will discuss the specific risks relevant to your infusion before treatment.
General Injectable Aftercare
Some swelling, bruising, redness, tenderness or discomfort can be expected following injectable treatments.
However, the following symptoms are not considered normal and require urgent assessment:
- Severe or rapidly increasing pain
- Significant or worsening swelling
- Pale, white, grey, blue or mottled skin
- Unusual coolness of the treated skin
- Blistering or skin breakdown
- Visual disturbance or loss of vision
- New or significant facial weakness
- Difficulty speaking, swallowing or breathing
- Signs of a severe allergic reaction
- Fever or other signs of significant infection
If you experience a visual disturbance, severe pain or significant skin colour change following an injectable treatment, seek urgent medical attention immediately and contact Auré Aesthetics.
If you are unsure whether a symptom is normal, please contact us rather than waiting for it to resolve.
Individualised Aftercare
Not every patient will receive identical aftercare instructions. Your practitioner may provide additional or different instructions depending on:
- The treatment performed
- The product used
- The treatment area
- Your medical history
- Your medications
- Your individual response
- Any complications or concerns identified during treatment
Where your personalised instructions differ from the general guidance above, follow the instructions provided directly by your treating healthcare professional.