Aftercare
Anti-wrinkle treatment
What to do
- Stay upright for four hours after treatment
- Avoid rubbing or massaging the treated area for the rest of the day
- No strenuous exercise, saunas, steam rooms or facials for 24 hours
- Avoid alcohol for 24 hours
- Expect little change at first. Lines soften over 10 to 14 days
- Contact Annie if you have any concerns
What is normal
- Slight discomfort and bruising where the needle went in
- A headache, especially after a first treatment
- Small raised bumps at the injection points, which usually settle within an hour
When to call
The main uncommon risk is a temporary drooping of an eyelid or eyebrow, or some asymmetry, caused by the medicine affecting a nearby muscle. These settle as the effect wears off, and careful dosing and placement make them less likely. Very rarely, effects can spread more widely and cause difficulty swallowing, speaking or breathing, which needs urgent medical attention. Annie goes through all of this with you before you consent, and you can contact her at any time if you are worried.
The clinic number is 07359 836026. If you are worried, call or message rather than wait. If you cannot reach us and it is urgent, call NHS 111, or 999 in an emergency.