It is normal to have small areas of swelling & redness surrounding the injection sites, this should subside within a few hours after treatment. Its is possible you may develop small bruises around the injection sites, more extensive bruising is rare but may occur, this can take 5 to 10 days to completely resolve. You may experience a headache after treatment which can be treated with simple paracetamol, avoid ibuprofen / aspirin as this may increase the chance of bruise formation. Keep your head upright for 4 hours following treatment & avoid strenuous activity for 24 hours after the treatment. When cleansing the evening of the treatment, avoid excess pressure and use gentle strokes away from the eyes. Do not use any active substances such as: tretinoin, retinol, vitamin C, or any acids on the skin for 24 hours. For 24 hours you should avoid alcohol, exposure to UV, and extreme heat i.e. sauna, steam, sun beds, very hot showers as these may increase discomfort and swelling. If you experience an allergic reaction, indicated by a feeling unwell, increased swelling, and/orredness around your face, please contact our clinical team at once. Additionally, if you are experiencing any change in function or appearance of your eye(s), this may be an adverse event that requires a review by the clinical team. Full benefits from treatment will be visible within 10-14 days, you are encouraged to contact Dr Wells Aesthetics for a follow up appointment to assess your results.

Avoid facial massages and any sustained pressure to the face including lying face down on a physio table, or wearing tightfitting headwear for 7 to 10 days following treatment. Avoid any other aesthetic treatments such as chemical peels, laser, dermal fillers in the same treatment area. If you experience an allergic reaction, indicated by a feeling unwell, increased swelling, and/orredness around your face, please contact our clinical team at once. Additionally, if you are experiencing any change in function or appearance of your eye(s), this may be an adverse event that requires a review by the clinical team. Full benefits from treatment will be visible within 10-14 days, you are encouraged to contact Dr Wells Aesthetics for a follow up appointment to assess your results.

After your procedure today, it is important to follow any specific instructions provided to you by the clinician. If you have any questions about those instructions, please ask your clinician to clarify them for you. Immediately following treatment our skin may bed red with pin prick marks and possibly swelling and bruising - particularly in the lips. Any swelling and bruising may be more apparent the following day after treatment. Makeup must not be worn for 24 hours after treatment. Avoid alcohol and vigorous exercise for 24 hours post treatment. Swelling may worsen in the first 24 hours. Visible swelling should settle within 1 week after treatment. Clean cold packs can be applied after treatment to help reduce swelling. Bruising may take a few days to appear and can take up to 10 days to resolve. Arnica creams may be helpful to help clear the bruising. Avoid ibuprofen and alcohol for 24-48 hours after treatment to help reduce bruising and swelling.

Refrain from placing any pressure over the treatment area for the first week following treatment, i.e trying not to sleep on one side of the face. Avoid sunbathing, sunbeds or extremes of heat or cold for 2 weeks following treatment. These activities have been found to increase and prolong bruising and swelling. As a consequence of swelling and internal healing the product may feel harder or lumpy and you may notice some asymmetry. The final settled result will be visible 4 weeks after treatment. Tenderness should settle as swelling goes down and bruising heals over the course of 4 weeks post treatment. Do not have any non-emergency dental work for 4 weeks following treatment with dermal fillers. Do not have invasive laser or skin treatments in the same area as your fillers for 4 weeks following treatment. It is very important that you contact Dr Wells Aesthetics (+44 7500 456 490) immediately if you experience intense pain, mottled skin pattern or discolouration of the skin over the area or surrounding area immediately or in the first few days following treatment.

After your procedure today, it is important to follow any specific instructions provided to you by the clinician. If you have any questions about those instructions, please ask your clinician to clarify them for you. Immediately following treatment our skin may feel hot, swollen, and tight, this is normal and should resolve as the healing process begins. You can use a cool, sterile compress over the next 24 hours to increase your comfort. It is important not to peel, pick, scrape, or otherwise abrade the skin in any way as this can increase the risk of scarring, infection, and other complications. As is the case with any treatment involving the skin, protecting the treated area is important. Limit natural and artificial UV exposure, as well as extreme heat. If the treated area will be exposed to the sun, it is advised to use an approved sun cream of at least SPF30. It is preferable to avoid any harsh exfoliation, other treatments, or waxes/peels as the area heals. Maintaining proper hydration levels by drinking water and limiting diuretics such as caffeine and alcohol, will also help maximise your results. Please feel free to ask our clinical team about any specific skin care products we may be able to recommend to work in conjunction with the treatment you received today. A course of 4 treatments, 2-3 weeks apart may be recommended along with additional treatments for maintenance of your results.

After your procedure today, it is important to follow any specific instructions provided to you by the clinician. If you have any questions about those instructions, please ask your clinician to clarify them for you. Do not use any other products apart from the homecare given for the first 24 hours. Unexpected complications can occur when products not proven safe for use with microneedling are applied post procedure. Apply Rescue calming complex (white tube) as much as needed to help soothe and calm the skin for the first 24 hours. Avoid sun exposure the day of the procedure as you will not be wearing SPF. You may return to SPF use after 24 hours, continue to minimise sun exposure for 72 hours following treatment. Avoid strenuous exercise or excessive perspiration for 72 hours following treatment. Avoid use of active skincare products such as retinoids, vitamin and acids for 1 week following treatment.

Recommended repeat sessions every 2 to 4 weeks, recommended 3 sessions every 6 months. This advice may vary dependant on skin type.