Aftercare: What to Do After Your Treatment
Proper aftercare is essential for achieving the best possible results and ensuring a smooth, comfortable recovery. Please follow the guidance below based on the treatment you’ve had. If you have any questions or concerns, our team is always here to help.
General Aftercare for All Treatments
Do's After Your Treatment ✔️
Keep the area clean and avoid touching it unnecessarily.
Stay hydrated and drink plenty of water.
Use gentle skincare only for the first 24–48 hours.
Apply SPF 30+ daily to protect your skin, especially after any skin-based treatment.
Dont's After Your Treatment ❌
Don’t touch, pick or scratch the treated area.
Don’t expose the area to heat, including saunas, steam rooms, hot baths or sunbeds, for at least 48 hours.
Don’t apply makeup for 24 hours unless advised otherwise.
Don’t exercise intensely for 24 hours as this can increase swelling and reduce results.
Why Choose Us?
Cosmedica Skin is a doctor-led aesthetics clinic where patient safety, medical precision, and natural results come first.
Dr Ricky combines his NHS background and advanced training with premium CE-marked, MHRA-approved products.
Each treatment follows strict clinical protocols, with on-site emergency support and reversal agents available for full patient reassurance.
Injectable Aftercare (Anti-Wrinkle)
For the first 24 hours
Avoid touching or massaging the treated areas.
Avoid vigorous exercise, alcohol and heat exposure.
Avoid makeup on the injection sites.
What to expect
Small bumps or redness at injection points are normal and usually disappear within 20–30 minutes.
Results start to show after 3–5 days, with full effect at around 10–14 days.
Injectable Aftercare (Dermal Fillers)
For the first 24–48 hours
You may experience swelling, tenderness or mild bruising — this is normal.
Apply a cool compress gently if needed.
Keep the area clean and avoid pressure (no touching, massaging or sleeping face-down).
Avoid alcohol, exercise and heat exposure.
Skin Aftercare (Peels, Facials, etc.)
Please avoid:
Retinol, AHAs, BHAs and exfoliating products for 3 days prior
Sunbeds or direct sun exposure for at least 7 days
Fake tan for 5–7 days prior
Using active skincare unless recommended by your practitioner
If you’re unsure about your skincare routine, feel free to send us a message and we’ll advise.
Body Contouring / Fat Dissolving Aftercare
(If applicable)
Drink plenty of water to support lymphatic drainage.
Gentle walking is encouraged.
Avoid alcohol and high-sodium foods for 48 hours.
Some swelling or tenderness may occur for a few days.
If You Need to Reschedule
Life happens — if you need to move your appointment, just let us know as soon as possible. We’re happy to help rearrange to a time that suits you.