• ​Patience is required; swelling will be present for 24 to 48 hours.

• The swelling will subside, sleep elevated for the first two nights.

• Avoid touching your face for at least four hours to allow injection sites to heal over. Wash your hands before touching injected areas to avoid introducing external infection.

• Your treated area will feel a bit tender for a few days.

• Bruising may occur Arnica tablets or spray may help to speed the recovery.
   

Avoid the following activities for up to 2 days following a treatment

• Direct ultraviolet exposure (sun and solariums)

•  Intensive cardio, exercise or gymnasium regimens

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Avoid the following activities for up to 7 days following a treatment

•  Excessively hot showers, bathing, spas or saunas

•  Further clinical treatments (including, but not limited to, microdermabrasion, laser, intense pulsed light, chemical peels, muscle relaxant injections and dermal fillers

•  Spray or self-tanning Swimming in chlorinated pools or the ocean

• Tattooing (including cosmetic tattooing)

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Avoid using skin care products containing any of the following active resurfacing ingredients for up to 5 days following a treatment.

• Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) (including but not limited to: glycolic, lactic or malic acid)

• Beta hydroxyl acid (BHA) including salicylic acid Benzoyl peroxide - Retinoids (including but not limited to: tretinoin, retinol and retinaldehyde)

• Hydroquinone High levels of kojic or azelaic acid Alcohol (including but not limited to, isopropyl alcohol/de-natured alcohol/rubbing alcohol)

• For the next 10 days, it is especially important to apply sunscreen all over. Light non-occlusive and make-up may be applied 24 hours post procedure.

• Please schedule a follow up appointment 6 weeks post your last treatment.
   

Symetry Aesthetics Clinic Number: (02) 9066 5411