Pre & Post Treatment Care
How to reduce your risk of bruising when having injectable treatments.
7 Days Before
Take Arnica Motana tablets 5 days before treatment
Take Bromelain a natural pineapple enzyme
Take foods rich in Vit K such as: spinach, kale and pineapple
Avoid Blood thinners & NSAIDs such as: Aspirin, ibuprofen & Naproxen
Avoid Vitamin & supplements such as: Vit E, St. John’s wort, fish oils or omega 3 fatty acids, ginseng, turmeric & flaxseed.
48 Hours Before
Avoid Alcohol
Avoid exercise
Avoid Sun beds
At the Clinic
Ice Treatment area immediately before & after treatment.
Try and remain calm, remove any coats or jackets so to remain cool during treatment - if you are too warm it causes vasodilation of blood vessels which can increase chances of bleeding, bruising and also fainting.
Aftercare Post Filler & Injectable Treatments
Swelling and bruising Post Injections is expected and normal, this can be intense and scary when you have not experienced it before. Please rest assure this will settle & try to follow post care instructions.
Please note that having Injectable Treatments in an area where you are prone to cold sores may stimulate a reoccurrence episode. Use cold sore cream but if it is a particularly bad breakout then contact the clinic for an antiviral prescription.
Keep Treatment area clean, avoid touching & No makeup for 12 hrs post Treatment.
Cold Pack on Treatment Area regularly will reduce post treatment swelling & bruising
Antihistamines can reduce Swelling
Arnica gel or cream helps heal bruising
Bromelain or Eating Pineapple can help reduce inflammation
Swelling will be worse in the morning due to fluid retention from lying flat
Swelling can last 2-14 days, bad bruising can sometimes take longer
Avoid Alcohol, Exercise, Sunbeds & Painkillers/Ibuprofen for at least 72hrs as will make swelling & bruising worse
If you have any Pain that gets worse, discolouration of skin such as pale dusky or mottled skin, blisters, heat or puss immediately get in touch.