Thank-you for visiting the clinic today. Please read this information carefully and contact the clinic if you have any questions or concerns.

• This aftercare advice is essential to help reduce the risk of treatment complications, improve your comfort and healing, and help achieve the best possible results from treatment.

Aftercare Instructions

• Following Hyaluronidase injections, the treated area will often be red, swollen, and tender. These effects will generally subside after 48 hours but may last longer.

• If the area is tender, you can use simple over-the-counter painkillers such as paracetamol. If you experience any severe pain, you must contact your practitioner immediately.

• You may experience bruising afterwards; this will resolve naturally but may take up to 2 weeks. Regular application of Arnica (or bruise cream recommended by your practitioner) can assist.

• Swelling is very common following hyaluronidase treatment. Swelling can occasionally be severe; if this is the case, you must contact your practitioner for review. Swelling can be treated with cold compress application, regular ibuprofen (after 24 hours, if safe for you to take), antihistamines, and sleeping propped up on 2-3 pillows to help drainage of fluid overnight.

• Avoid using makeup for 24 hours as this can increase the risk of infection at the injection sites.

• Avoid alcohol intake for 24 hours; drink plenty of water to keep hydrated.

• Avoid strenuous exercise and activities for 24 hours.

• Avoid temperature extremes, saunas, goggles, motorcycle helmets and steam rooms until the redness and swelling has resolved.

• Avoid sunbeds and excess sun exposure until the area has healed.

• Avoid using any harsh cleansing products on the treated area.

• You must seek medical attention and contact your practitioner if you experience any signs or symptoms of infection after treatment. Infection can present as hot, red, shiny tender skin; there may be discharge or oozing, and you may have a fever or feel generally unwell.

• If you have suffered in the past with cold sores on the skin or lips, please advise your cosmetic practitioner prior to treatment. You can take L-lysine daily for 2-3 days prior to and after your treatment if necessary. If cold sores develop, you may also wish to take a stronger medical treatment such as Famciclovir or Valaciclovir. Please contact your pharmacy or GP/ prescriber for a prescription.

• Hyaluronidase can rarely cause severe allergic reactions and anaphylaxis. You must seek emergency medical attention if you experience any severe allergy symptoms after treatment. Symptoms may include rash, facial swelling, and breathing difficulties. If you are concerned, call 000 

• Contact your practitioner as soon as possible if you notice any other unwanted side effects.

• Results can be assessed at 2 weeks after the Hyaluronidase dissolving injections; if you feel you need an additional review please contact your clinic.

• Your practitioner will advise when further treatment appointments are required. If you are advised to attend a follow-up appointment, please make every effort to attend them. You should do this even if you believe that the recovery process is going well, and you cannot see that there are any visible complications.