During the first 24- 48 hours after treatment you may experience redness, swelling and tenderness in the treated areas. These reactions are normal and resolve quickly and spontaneously.

The following guidelines are recommended during the first 24 – 48 hours following injection treatment with Restylane.

It is best if you are able to keep treated areas free of cosmetics, and avoid using moisturisers, and active products containing AHA [Alpha Hydroxy Acids / Glycolics], BHA [Beta Hydroxy Acids], or Retinoid gels or creams.

You may apply light water-based make-up where necessary

Apply cool compresses to the treated areas to relieve swelling and possible bruising

Avoid drinking alchohol as it opens up blood vessels and may increase brusing or swelling

Avoid strenous exercise, and extremes of hot and cold

Drink regularly through out the day [Approximately 8 glasses of water is recommended daily]

Avoid taking blood thinning medicines, such as Aspirin / Disprin

Should you feel or see any lumps in the treated areas once swelling has subsided it is recommended that you gently massage the area carefully with clean fingers.

Do not have facials, facial waxing, Glycolic or AHA peels, Liquid Nitrogen [dry ice] or Laser Treatments for 10 – 14 days after treatment. Laser resurfacing is best done after the treatment has disappeared from the skin.

Should you be concerned or be experiencing prolonged redness, swelling, tenderness or any other symptoms please contact your treating physician.