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Pre and Post Treatment Care

At Pure Skin Wellness, your safety and results are our priority. Following the right care before and after your treatment ensures beautiful, lasting outcomes.

All Treatments — Before

General Pre-Treatment

  • Stay well hydrated in the days leading up to your appointment
  • Avoid alcohol for at least 24 hours beforehand
  • Eat a light meal before injectable treatments
  • Inform us of any medications or medical conditions
  • Arrive with clean, makeup-free skin
  • Avoid blood-thinning medications unless prescribed
  • Avoid excess sun exposure or sunbeds
  • Avoid harsh actives (retinol, acids) 48 hours prior

All Treatments — After

General Aftercare

  • Follow all personalised advice given in clinic
  • Use gentle, fragrance-free skincare products
  • Apply SPF daily without exception
  • Keep well hydrated to support healing
  • Do not touch or apply pressure to treated areas
  • Avoid alcohol and intense exercise for 24–48 hours
  • No heat exposure — sauna, steam, or hot showers
  • Avoid makeup for at least 24 hours if advised

Treatment-Specific Guidance

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✦ Before Treatment & Aftercare

  • ✓ Avoid alcohol 24 hours prior
  • ✓ Avoid blood thinners (e.g. ibuprofen)
  • ✓ Stay well hydrated
  • ✓ Expect mild swelling and bruising — normal
  • ✓ Apply cold compress gently
  • ✓ Keep lips hydrated with a gentle balm

✦ Avoid Before & After

  • ✗ Attending with cold sores or active infection
  • ✗ Dental work within 2 weeks prior
  • ✗ Touching or massaging lips after
  • ✗ Using straws or smoking for 24 hours
  • ✗ Exercise for 24–48 hours post-treatment
💧 Full results settle over 2–4 weeks. A review is recommended at 4 weeks if needed.

✦ Before Treatment & Aftercare

  • ✓ Avoid alcohol 24 hours before your appointment
  • ✓ Stay upright and plan a relaxed day
  • ✓ Gently move facial muscles after to help settling
  • ✓ Results develop over 7–14 days

✦ Avoid Before & After

  • ✗ Blood-thinning medication unless prescribed
  • ✗ Lying down for 4 hours after treatment
  • ✗ Exercise or strenuous activity for 24 hours
  • ✗ Rubbing or touching the treated area
✨ Results typically last 3–4 months. 2-week review available if top-up is needed.

✦ Before Treatment & Aftercare

  • ✓ Hydrate well — plenty of water the day before
  • ✓ Avoid alcohol 24 hours before treatment
  • ✓ Small bumps at injection points are normal
  • ✓ Skin improvement builds progressively over weeks

✦ Avoid Before & After

  • ✗ Active skincare (retinol, acids) 48 hours prior
  • ✗ Touching or pressing injection points after
  • ✗ Exercise or heat exposure for 24 hours after
🌿 Delivered in two sessions one month apart. Best results seen 6–8 weeks after the second treatment.

✦ Before Treatment & Aftercare

  • ✓ Stay well hydrated before your appointment
  • ✓ Avoid alcohol for 24 hours beforehand
  • ✓ Mild swelling around the area is normal
  • ✓ Results improve gradually with each session

✦ Avoid Before & After

  • ✗ Retinol or acid-based products 48 hours before
  • ✗ Rubbing or massaging the treated area
  • ✗ Applying makeup for at least 24 hours
💡 A course of 3–4 treatments is typically recommended. We’ll advise on your programme in clinic.

✦ Before Treatment & Aftercare

  • ✓ Stop retinol and active ingredients 5–7 days before
  • ✓ Avoid sun exposure and tanning in the lead-up
  • ✓ Expect mild peeling — let it happen naturally
  • ✓ Apply SPF diligently every single day
  • ✓ Keep skin well moisturised throughout healing

✦ Avoid Before & After

  • ✗ Waxing or exfoliating within the week before
  • ✗ Picking or peeling skin — allow natural shedding
  • ✗ Active skincare products until skin has fully healed
☀️ Mineral SPF 50 is strongly recommended after a peel — even on cloudy days.

✦ Before Treatment & Aftercare

  • ✓ Arrive with clean, makeup-free skin
  • ✓ Avoid if you have active breakouts or inflamed skin
  • ✓ Skin may feel sensitive — completely normal
  • ✓ Apply SPF and use gentle soothing skincare after

✦ Avoid Before & After

  • ✗ Harsh exfoliants or scrubs in the days before
  • ✗ Applying makeup immediately after treatment
  • ✗ Touching or rubbing the skin excessively
✨ Enjoy immediately smoother, brighter skin. Your complexion will absorb skincare more effectively post-treatment.

✦ Before Treatment & Aftercare

  • ✓ Hydrate well before your appointment
  • ✓ Avoid heavy makeup on the day
  • ✓ Enjoy an immediate, radiant glow after
  • ✓ Maintain with a consistent quality skincare routine

✦ Avoid Before & After

  • ✗ Strong active skincare ingredients before treatment
  • ✗ Heavy or full-coverage makeup immediately after
🌟 Ideal in the 24–48 hours before a special occasion for a visible, lasting glow.

Your Safety Comes First

When to Contact Us

Most treatments have minimal side effects, but it’s important to know when to reach out. Please contact us if you notice any of the following.

  • Excessive swelling that worsens after 48 hours
  • Severe or increasing pain beyond the first day
  • Signs of infection — heat, redness, pus, or fever
  • Unusual skin reactions or unexpected discolouration
  • Lumps or firmness that persist beyond normal healing
  • Any concern at all about your results or recovery
Contact Pure Skin Wellness