THE IMPORTANCE OF POST TREATMENT GUIDANCE.

Following any consultation or treatment at Del Mar Aesthetics, it is essential to familiarise yourself with the recommended post-care guidance. Understanding and following these instructions helps you participate safely in your care and supports your clinician in monitoring your recovery.

If you experience any unusual symptoms, significant discomfort, or reactions that concern you, please contact the clinic promptly during business hours. For urgent concerns outside clinic hours, refer to the emergency contact information provided in your post-procedure care email. Your qualified health professional can advise on the appropriate next steps to ensure your safety and wellbeing.

Aftercare Guidance.

What You May Experience

Following treatment, it is common to notice temporary effects such as:

  • Mild swelling, bruising, redness, or tenderness in the treated area
  • Asymmetry or unevenness while swelling settles
  • Bruises that may appear over the next few days and resolve naturally
  • Swelling that increases from days 1 – 3, then begins to subside
  • Product taking up to 4 weeks to fully integrate into the tissues
  • Temporary altered sensation if numbing agents were used, which may increase your risk of burning yourself with hot food or drinks

Most people are able to eat and drink normally after treatment.

Comfort Measures

Some people choose to support recovery with the following:

  • Paracetamol for discomfort (if suitable for you)
  • Arnica (oral or topical) for bruising
  • Applying cold packs intermittently from 4 hours post treatment to reduce swelling

Always check with your pharmacist or healthcare provider before using new medicines or supplements.

If you have a history of cold sores and treatment has involved the mouth area, speak with your pharmacist or prescriber about whether an antiviral medicine may help prevent an outbreak.

General Guidance

To reduce the risk of complications and support healing, you may be advised to:

  • Avoid vigorous exercise for the first 24 hours; stick to gentle activity only for 48 hours
  • Refrain from alcohol for 24 hours (to minimise bruising)
  • Avoid touching or massaging the treated area for at least 4 hours
  • Delay exposure to hot environments (saunas, spas, steam rooms) for 24 hours
  • Avoid skin penetrating treatments (needling, peels, waxing, tattooing) for 2 weeks
  • Postpone active skincare products (e.g. retinol, AHA/BHA) for 24 hours
  • Avoid firm pressure (helmets, goggles, face masks, massage beds) on treated areas for 2 weeks
  • Gently cleanse your face and resume your normal skincare routine 4 hours post treatment
  • Apply makeup the next day if the skin is intact and free from irritation

When to Contact the Clinic

Please contact the clinic promptly if you experience:

  • More than mild bruising, pain, or swelling
  • Severe pain, skin changes, or any symptoms that concern you
  • Sudden changes in vision (seek urgent medical attention immediately)

Prescription only medicines are high risk products and our patients are always assessed by a health professional before their use. A consultation before any treatment is mandatory. Kindly inform us of any health conditions or medical history during this session.

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