Dermatology & aesthetics
Aftercare
This page is open to everyone and needs no booking. If you had your session elsewhere and need to know what to do, read it here.
If something worries you
Medical acne treatment
No downtime
No downtime. Most regimens cause dryness and peeling in the first fortnight.
Before the session
- List every medication you are taking
- Disclose any possibility of pregnancy before the prescription
After the session
- Daily moisturiser and sunscreen — not optional
- Do not stop at the first improvement
Fractional CO₂ laser
Downtime 7 days
Redness and swelling for 3 days, peeling up to 7. Residual erythema can persist to 3 weeks in lighter skin.
Before the session
- Stop topical retinoids one week before
- Prophylactic antivirals if you have a herpes history
- Do not attend with tanned skin
After the session
- Occlusive ointment every two hours for the first 3 days
- SPF 50+ daily for 3 months — this is what prevents post-laser pigmentation
- Do not pick the crusts
Laser hair removal
Downtime 1 days
Perifollicular redness and mild swelling, settling within 24 hours.
Before the session
- Shave the area the day before — do not wax or pluck
- No creams or deodorant on the day
After the session
- Sunscreen on exposed areas
- No sauna or swimming for 48 hours
Nd:YAG laser
Downtime 2 days
Redness for a day or two. Larger vessels may bruise mildly for a week.
Before the session
- Stop skin-lightening agents 3 days before
- Avoid sun for a fortnight before
After the session
- Daily sunscreen
- Do not rub the area
Chemical peel
Downtime 3 days
Light flaking from day two to day four. Higher concentrations reach 5 days.
Before the session
- Stop home exfoliation one week before
- No waxing for 5 days before
After the session
- SPF 50+ is mandatory
- Do not peel the flaking skin off yourself
Microneedling
Downtime 2 days
Sunburn-like redness for 48 hours, then mild dryness.
Before the session
- Stop topical retinoids 3 days before
- Attend without make-up
After the session
- No make-up for 24 hours
- Simple moisturiser and sunscreen from day two
Botulinum toxin
No downtime
None. Injection points fade within an hour; occasional minor bruising.
Before the session
- Stop aspirin and blood-thinning analgesics 3 days before if medically appropriate
After the session
- Do not lie face-down for 4 hours
- No strenuous exercise or sauna the same day
- Do not massage the area
Dermal filler
Downtime 3 days
Swelling for two to three days, and possible bruising — up to a week under the eye.
Before the session
- Stop blood thinners 3 days before if medically appropriate
- Do not book within two weeks of an event
After the session
- Cold compresses for the first 24 hours
- Do not massage the area
- If you develop severe pain or colour change, call immediately — this is the rare, serious complication
Hair mesotherapy
Downtime 1 days
Mild scalp tenderness during and for a few hours after.
Before the session
- Wash your hair before the session
- Bring any recent blood results
After the session
- Do not wash your hair for 12 hours
- No dye or chemical processing for 48 hours
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP)
Downtime 1 days
Scalp swelling and redness for one day.
Before the session
- Hydrate well before the session
- Do not attend fasting
After the session
- Do not wash your hair for 12 hours
- No NSAIDs for 48 hours — they blunt the effect
Medical pigmentation treatment
No downtime
None. Mild irritation and flaking in the first fortnight is expected.
Before the session
- Bring every product you currently use
- Photograph the patches in the same light monthly
After the session
- Mineral sunscreen every 3 hours during daylight — more important than the cream itself
- Hat and shade
Dermoscopic mole check
No downtime
None at all. It is a visual examination.
Before the session
- No make-up and no nail polish — the nails are part of the examination
After the session
- Keep the report for comparison
- Return immediately if a lesion changes before the review date