Pre & Post Care

Correct homecare will reduce the risk of any problems post treatment. A continual long term skincare routine will support and boost the results of your treatment.

We recommend the use of the following products to support your Collagenwave® treatments. Speak to us if you would like to purchase products specially designed to work with Collagenwave® 

Moisturising cream

A moisturising cream that is recommended for all skin types. Containing zinc to heal and rejuvenate the skin, vitamin E to smooth and nourish and co-enzyme Q10 to protect against free radical damage.

Antioxidant Solution

A serum recommended for acne, dehydrated, sensitive and environmentally damaged skin conditions. it is designed to resurface, strengthen and protect the skin from external factors.

Vearga Vitamin Argan Oil

This vitamin enriched serum is perfect for clients with skin aging concerns.
Contains vitamin A to thicken and stimulate healthy skin, improve the appearance of fine & deeper lines and even out skin tone.

Arnica Pure Argan Oil

Argan oil is rich in vitamin E and essential fatty acids that absorb easily to moisturise and nourish. Contains arnica to help sooth and calm red sensitised skin. Great for lacklustre dull skin.

The following aftercare advice is essential to help reduce the risk of treatment complications, to improve your comfort, and to help achieve the best possible results from treatment.

• You can resume your normal daily activities after fat dissolving treatment.
• Immediately after treatment with fat dissolving you may notice some redness, swelling, tenderness and a painful sensation in the treated area, as well as numbness from the local anesthetic. These symptoms generally improve significantly over the next few days.
• The swelling occasionally may last for up to 2 weeks, if symptoms persist or other reactions occur, please get in touch with your practitioner.
• Drink plenty of fluids after treatment, you should aim for at least 2 litres daily.
• If the area is tender, you can use simple over-the-counter pain killers such as paracetamol.
• Avoid makeup for 24 hours and any creams or skin oils, this will reduce the risk of infection at the injection sites.
• A cold compress may help with swelling and inflammation.
• Eating a healthy diet and taking regular physical exercise will help to improve fat loss and limit new fat gain.
• Try to reduce alcohol and caffeine consumption to help prevent dehydration.
• Avoid sunbeds, swimming, UV light, and saunas until the initial skin redness and swelling have settled.
• Avoid any extremes of temperature for the first week following treatment.
• You must seek medical attention and contact your practitioner if you experience any signs or symptoms of infection after treatment. Infection can present as hot, red shiny skin, pus formation and you may have a fever or feel generally unwell.
• You must seek emergency medical attention if you experience any severe allergy symptoms.

What are the dos and don’ts after filler injection?

Avoid itching, or picking around the injection site. Avoid applying intense heat to the treated area, that includes hot tubs, saunas, sunbathing, or tanning. Don’t drink alcohol on the day of treatment, and try to avoid it for 2 days after. Avoid exercising for 2 days or until the swelling subsides.

better after a few days?

The filler can take several weeks to soften and settle into your skin. This means that patients won’t see the ultimate results of their treatment immediately. Although individual results will vary, many people achieve the full effect within two weeks after receiving their injections.

How many days does it take for fillers to settle?

With dermal filler injections, you are looking at waiting 14 days at most for the filler to settle.

How long are you swollen after fillers?

Swelling will reach its peak at around 24-72 hours after treatment, at which point, it will begin to gradually subside. Occasionally, swelling can last for 1-4 weeks, but this isn’t as common. Most people do see an improvement within 3 days.

How long does it take for fillers to not feel lumpy?

One to two weeks.

Give it time

Generally, any lumps or bumps that appear after fillers will disappear on their own within one to two weeks. Give the treatment a couple of weeks to improve, applying ice regularly.

For 24 hours after your Elleebana treatment, the lashes are still settling into their new shape. That’s why we ask you to try and avoid anything that might disturb this process.

DO

• Use your complimentary lash comb to brush your lashes upwards every day.
• Maintain your lash lift every 6 weeks!

DON’T

• Get lashes wet or use mascara for the first 24 hours.
• Use steam, saunas or sunbeds for the first 24 hours.
• Touch or rub the lashes – try to make sure they are not disturbed when sleeping or cleansing.
• Use perm lashes or lash curlers.

The following aftercare advice is essential to help reduce the risk of treatment complications, to improve your comfort/healing and too help achieve the best possible results form treatment.
After treatment, the skin may be red, swollen and sometimes bruised at the injection sites. These after-effects will resolve naturally, usually within a few days however it may take up to 2 weeks for more extensive bruising too resolve. Occasionally you may experience a headache after treatment which may last 1-2 days. Usually this is controlled by taking over the counter pain-killers such as paracetamol.

Please follow the aftercare advice:

• Avoid applying makeup to the treated area for 24 hours. This can help reduce the risk of infection.
• Avoid any extremes of temperature for the first 24 hours. For example have a tepid shower or bath rather than hot.
• Avoid exercising or strenuous activity for the first 24 hours post treatment.
• Do not go swimming or use saunas or steam rooms for at least 24 hours post treatment.
• No excessive alcohol on the day of the treatment.
• Do not lie flat or face down for at least 4 hours after treatment. Remain upright for 4 hours after treatment. This can help to reduce product migration.
• Avoid touching our rubbing the treated area for at least 24 hours after treatment. Doing so may affect treatment results.
• Avoid any further cosmetic procedures to the treated area for 2 weeks following treatment, including permanent makeup and skin treatments.
• You must seek medical attention and contact us if you experience any signs or symptoms of infection after treatment. Infection can present as hot, red, shiny skin. There may be puss formation and you may have a fever or feel generally unwell.
• You must seek emergency medical attention if you experience any severe allergy symptoms after treatment. Symptoms may include rash, facial swelling and treating difficulties.
• Contact us as soon as possible if you notice any other unwanted side effects.
• Allow 2 weeks before assessing results of treatment. If there is any persistent unevenness or the product has not fully taken contact your practitioner for review.

It is essential that you have read all of the information available.
Please do let us know if you have any questions or if you do not understand any of the aftercare instructions provided above.

• Refrain from touching the skin. Do not pick or pull the skin. Any redness should subside over a 24-36 hour period.
• Gently wash the treated areas on the same day, but do not rub or massage the face for 2 weeks.
• Cleanse using a mild cleanser. It is recommended that the use of soaps, other than those recommended by a practitioner, on the treated skin is restricted until the redness subsides and where possible lukewarm and a gentle skin cleanser are used for cleansing.
• Do not use facial scrubs. Pat dry only with a clean towel.
• Advise oral Vitamin C (1,000mg) daily if this is not part of your daily routine.
• Use of hydrating / Vitamin C serum is advised for at least a week as your skin may feel dry or tighter after your treatment.
• Avoid facial products containing fragrance for 3-5 days after treatment as these may irritate the skin.
• Make up can be applied once the skin has settled, but ensure all brushes and sponges have been cleaned.
• Sweat irritates the skin, so refrain from extreme temperatures such as intense sun, sauna, sun bed, steam bath for a period of at least two weeks.
• Apply a sunscreen with an SPF30+ daily and with regular applications for a period of at least two weeks.
• Avoid electrolysis, waxing, bleaching, depilatory creams laser hair removal for at least 72 hours.
• Do not swim in chlorinated water for approximately 2 weeks.
• Daily application of a gentle skincare is highly recommended following the procedure for the acceleration of regenerative processes.

DAYS 1 TO 3
We recommend that the area is kept as dry as possible to avoid over-wetting the carbon crusts which protect the treated area from infection. To ease any discomfort vour therapist will provide you with a post procedure healing balm such as colloidal silver or Cebelia Baume L.C.E. that can be applied as often as required. Avoid ibuprofen, aspirin, and antihistamine, as these will interfere with the inflammatory response, which is essential for collagen production. Paracetamol is recommended if you need pain relief.

DAYS 4 TO 7
From day 4 you will notice the treated area becoming dry, and carbon crusts will begin to exfoliate naturally. It is safe to wet the area, however, pat the skin dry to avoid removing the crusts before they are ready. Picking and scratching the crusts at this stage may result in pitting/ scarring the skin. Alleviate any symptoms of itching using your Cebelia Baume L.C.E Makeup can now be worn safely.

WEEK 2 TO WEEK 12
To support the ongoing healing process, we strongly recommend that you maintain a regime of Vitamin C supplementation orally and topically. Using an SPF50 will reduce the risk of hyperpigmentation during the skin maturation and remodelling, this should become your daily anti-aging and hydration routine.

You are advised to avoid alcohol and vigorous exercise for 48 hours. Avoid sun bathing, and extremes of heat or cold for 14 days post treatment. Any bruising may take a few days to appear, arnica can be helpful in clearing bruising. It is advisable to avoid aspirin and alcohol for 12-48 hours after treatment.

After treatment you may experience some slight redness, swelling, or tenderness in the treated area – this is temporary and will disappear in a few days. Avoid touching the area for 6 hours after the treatment, after this time the area can be washed with a gentle cleanser and sterile makeup can be applied.

Avoid caffeine for 24 hours after treatment. Avoid any excess sun exposure, extremes of hot/cold, saunas, swimming or strenuous exercise until the redness and swelling has settled.

Please read this aftercare information fully before your treatment so you know what to expect. This information is applicable for the FIRST 10 days after your treatment.

• Wash the area 3 hours after treatment (eyebrows and lips only)
  Keep the treatment area dry, take extra care when washing your hair.
• Avoid touching or applying makeup to the treatment area
• Don’t use anything on the treatment area including cleansers or creams.
• Avoid any treatments such as saunas, steam rooms and spas
• It’s normal for there to be small scabbing/flakes to the treatment area which will fall off in 7/10 days. Do not touch or pick them as it will pull the ink out
• It’s normal for the colour to fade, appear patchy or disappear during the first two weeks after your treatment, don’t worry the colour will start to return and the final healed colour will be achieved by week 4. Remember this treatment is aimed at giving you a natural result and will not heal as bright as the colour it looks immediately after treatment so please be patient with the process.
• Please note – Colours may appear warmer at first but the colour will start to change throughout the healing process
• Avoid exposure to sun and sun beds as this will alter the healed colour
• FOR LIPS ONLY – Avoid spicy foods touching the lips
• FOR LIPS ONLY– Apply aftercare as and when needed to keep the lips moisturised

• Refrain from touching the skin. Do not pick or pull the skin. Any redness should subside over a 24-36 hour period.
• Cleanse using a mild cleanser. It is recommended that the use of soaps, other than those recommended by a practitioner, on the treated skin is restricted until the redness subsides and where possible lukewarm and a gentle skin cleanser are used for cleansing.
• Do not use facial scrubs. Pat dry only with a clean towel.
• Advise oral Vitamin C (1,000mg) daily if this is not part of your daily routine.
• Use of hydrating / Vitamin C serum is advised for at least a week as your skin may feel dry or tighter after your treatment.
• Avoid facial products containing fragrance for 3-5 days after treatment as these may irritate the skin.
• Make up can be applied once the skin has settled, but ensure all brushes and sponges have been cleaned.
• Sweat irritates the skin, so refrain from extreme temperatures such as intense sun, sauna, sun bed, steam bath for a period of at least two weeks.
• Apply a sunscreen with an SPF30+ daily and with regular applications for a period of at least two weeks.
• Avoid electrolysis, waxing, bleaching, depilatory creams, and laser hair removal for at least 72 hours.
• Do not swim in chlorinated water for approximately 2 weeks.
• Daily application of a gentle skincare is highly recommended following the procedure for the acceleration of regenerative processes.

Post treatment skin will be reddened, ‘puffy’ & you may be a little tender. Your skin may feel tight & the also ‘flake’ in the first few days. Don’t pick any flaking skin, leave it to shed naturally.

DO

• Do use the HG lift that your practitioner has given you & the day after use the Rescue product to calm & soothe.
• Do resume normal skincare after 24 hours, please note the skin will feel tight and extra thirsty.
• Keep out of the sun on the day of treatment & 24 hours after.
• Do use sunscreen SPF50 & keep out of sunlight to maximise long term results.
• Have a clean pillowcase on your bed & use clean towels.

DON’T

• Don’t touch the skin unnecessarily immediately post treatment to avoid any infection.
• Don’t apply any makeup for 24 hrs post treatment.
• Don’t use any perfumed, astringent, AHA or alcohol containing products in the area for 24-48 hrs post treatment.
• Don’t go swimming for 4-5 days post treatment.
• Don’t engage in any heavy exercise sessions for 24-48hrs after treatment.
• Don’t have any other clinical treatments for 1-4 weeks post treatment. Speak to your practitioner for exact advice on how best to combine other treatments you may be having or may want to start having.
• Don’t shave or use any after-shave type products over the area that has been treated for 12-48 hours post treatment.
• Don’t allow any pets to lick the area that has been treated.

The PDO threads will remain underneath your skin for between 6 and 12 months. They’re completely safe and biodegradable, which means they naturally break down over time.

DO

• Do use Arnica for bruising. The bruising will dissipate over the next 7-14 days depending on your individual healing process. You can purchase bromelain at Facial Aesthetics on the day of your treatment.
• Do sleep on your back (if possible) for the next 3-5 days to prevent movement of threads.
• Do contact your injector following the Thread Lift procedure if you develop any new or worsened swelling, tenderness, warmth, or redness in the treated area, or if you’re experiencing any discharge from the entry point(s).
• When washing face after 24 hours, gently wash the required area with cleanser (recommended by your injector) and water. It is fine to shampoo and wash over the entry point and to towel off the area.

DON’T

• Do not take a shower or wash your hair for the first 24 hours. Avoid hot showers for one week. When washing face after 24 hours, gently wash the required area with cleanser (recommended by your injector) and water. It is fine to shampoo and wash over the entry point and to towel off the area.
• DO NOT touch your entry points for 48 hours. If applying a cool compress, avoid contact with the entry points.
• Do not massage the treatment area or receive deep facial massage for the next 2 months.
• Do not pick at the tiny scab that will form at the entry point over the next few days. If it itches, hydrogen peroxide on a Q-tip may be gently applied to the site, or an oral antihistamine such Benadryl can be taken.
• Do not lay down either on your back or on your stomach for 4 hours after the procedure to decrease the possibility of the movements of threads.
• Do not exercise for 2 weeks. This includes all strenuous workouts. Walking is permitted.
• Do not take a shower or wash your hair for the first 24 hours. Avoid hot showers for one week.
• Do not take a hot tub, or sauna for one week.
• Do not apply skin care products/makeup for 24 hours post-treatment.
• Do not apply makeup over the entry point until you see your clinician at your follow-up appointment.
• Do avoid dental work, including cleanings, for 4 weeks. Should you have a dental emergency, please contact your injector.