Aftercare

Set out below are Aftercare instructions that The Lip Loft Aesthetics provides to insure its clients.
Please ensure that you have read and fully understood them prior to booking any treatments with The Lip Loft.

 

Post-treatment advice for IPL

Redness, swelling, sunburn sensation is normal and usually subsides within 3-5 days

  • Applying a cold compress to treated areas can help soothe if needed

  • Bruising can occur, more commonly during treatment for broken capillaries

  • It is important to avoid sun exposure for at least 3 weeks after treatment

  • It is essential to apply SPF daily throughout your course

  • Treatment for pigmentation may result in flaking skin which should not be touched

  • Mineral powder makeup may be worn once the heat has dispersed from the skin

  • No excessive exercise, steam treatments, saunas for 48 hours post treatment

 

Post-treatment advice for Peels

Your skin may feel slightly tight and pink in color for the first 24-48 hours

  • You may experience some dryness and slight peeling, areas that peel may darken before flaking off. Peeling areas must not be picked at

  • Essential to applying SPF 30 daily (even when raining and overcast) during your course. Your skin may become photosensitive & more prone to environmental damage. Daily SPF will help prevent any pigment changes

  • Sunbed sessions are to be avoided during your course and for 6 weeks after your last treatment

  • Allergic reactions & infections are very rare & would occur within 24 hours of the treatment. It is Important to follow post-treatment advice to avoid infections

  • Avoid heat-based treatments i.e steam, saunas for 24-48 hours

  • Avoid excessive exercise for 24 hours

 

Post-treatment advice for Micro-Needling

The treated area may feel tender to the touch for a few hours

  • Some redness, swelling or sunburn sensation is normal and usually subsides within a few hours

  • Application of SPF is essential

  • Do not rub the treated area until the redness dissipates

  • Avoid Makeup until and redness has settled

  • Results can not be judged for the first 12 weeks and the skin will continue to improve for up to 9 months

  • A course of 3-6 treatments and annual top up treatments are recommended

  • No excessive exercise / or extremes of heat until redness has settled

 

Post-treatment advice for Dermal Fillers

Following cheek and lip treatment there will be some swelling at first

  • Any marks caused by the injections should disappear within a few hours or within the first few days

  • Any bruises or swelling that may occur generally settles within the first week

  • Avoid vigorous exercise for 48 hours

  • Avoid alcohol for 48 hours

  • Do not apply makeup for 4 hours

  • We advise against facial treatment i.e facial or facial massage for 2 weeks

  • Avoid sun exposure and saunas for 2 weeks

  • Results last from 3-9 months

  • Arnica cream is helpful to speed up the fading of a bruise

  • You may feel the product, it may feel uneven or bumpy. You may massage any lumps that concern you

 

Post-treatment advice for Botulinum Toxin-A

Any bumps / marks caused by the injection should disappear within a few hours

  • You may continue to use all facial muscles as normal but please avoid extreme facial expressions

  • Do not rub / massage the treated area for 48 hours post treatment

  • Do not exercise or lie down for 4 hours post treatment

  • Avoid makeup for 2 hours

  • No facial treatment i.e facial / facial massage for 2 weeks

  • Avoid sun exposure and saunas for 2 weeks

  • Treatment usually starts to work from day 2 or 3 but may take up to 14 days to take full effect

  • Revisit the office 2 weeks after treatment if additional treatment is needed.

  • Treatment may last for approx. 3 months but varies from person to person