No.23 Aesthetics of Aylsham aftercare & advice sheet for dermal fillers

We offer a variety of treatments using hyaluronic acid dermal filler. We will help you decide on the treatment which is best

for your concern and the look that you desire during the consultation at the beginning of your appointment. All of our

dermal filler treatments are temporary and can last 6-12 months, when a repeated treatment will be required to maintain

the desired look. The best results will appear over time with recurring treatments.

Lip Augmentation

When it comes to your lips, we know that the appearance and desired results are often very important

and personal. This is why we provide a consultation prior to beginning the procedure to ensure we tailor the treatment to

achieve the desired results. We have many clients who are looking to achieve a natural look with defining the lip and

creating a little volume along with other clients who are looking to achieve a more fuller look. Hyaluronic acid is injected

into the lips in precise areas to create the desired look and achieve the perfect lip ratio.

Smokers Lines

Lines extending from the lip or lip stick bleed/smokers lines can be treated by enhancing lip definition

combined with injecting small amounts of filler into each line.

Nasolabial folds

(smile lines / nose to mouth lines) – Nasolabial folds are the lines that run down from the nose to the corner

of the mouth. Prominent nasolabial folds and cheek lines are usually due to the loss of supporting tissue in the skin. We

recommend the use of dermal filler to produce volume under the fold to smooth out their appearance.

Marionette Lines

Marionette lines are the lines that run from the corners of the mouth down to the chin. These lines are

usually due to the loss of underlying supporting tissue in the skin. We recommend the use of dermal filler to plump out the

lines, providing the support that will make them less apparent.

Dermal Filler treatment procedure

After your consultation and prior to your treatment your skin will be cleaned and

anaesthetic applied. We will explain the injection procedure and product choice and confirm the areas to be treated and

what we do. These carefully selected non-surgical aesthetic treatments are minimally invasive and will therefore cause you

little discomfort. Dermal fillers provide subtle but incremental improvements to the quality, look and feel of your overall

feeling of wellbeing over time.

Each treatment takes around 15 – 30 minutes. There is no downtime and you can return to work immediately after this

procedure.

Hyaluronic acid dermal filler is a natural substance which already exists in the human body and is used to provide volume

and fullness to the skin. This procedure is completely reversible and our practitioners are fully trained on reversal procedure

if this is required.

Aftercare:

Following your dermal filler injections treatment, there is advice to adhere to that will help optimise the results of your

treatment.

• Avoid touching the area for at least 6 hours. Then the area can be gently washed with soap and water. If the area

is tender, apply some ice covered in cloth to the treatment site.

• Drink lots of water as dermal filler holds 1000x its own weight in water and this will soften and settle the product.

• Do not engage in any strenuous exercise straight after the treatment (24 hours recommend)

• Avoid the heat (hot baths showers, drinks) along with the sun as this will reduce the persistence of the product.

• MASSAGE, MASSAGE, MASSAGE!

The following day begin to massage the area using technique shown by your

practitioner to ensure no lumps form. If you do find any lumps, massage the area with firm pressure until the lump

has softened and disappeared. Repeat this for up to a week.

• Do not apply makeup or lipstick for a minimum of 8 hours – This can risk infection in the injected area.

• No sunbeds for 3 days after treatment as this can breakdown the filler

• Don’t not apply any creams which contain alpha hydroxyl acids

• Clients who have had cold sores in the past may experience a flare up due to trauma to the lip

• Avoid aspirin, ibuprofen and St Johns wart after the treatment as this thins the blood and increases bruising

• Avoid flying for 24 hours

• Avoid dental treatment for 24 hours

Any concerns after the treatment, please don’t hesitate in contacting your practitioner on 07949030020 where we will be

happy to assist you.