• Avoid touching or massaging the treated area:
  This helps prevent disruption to the newly injected polynucleotides and reduces the risk of infection.
• Limit heat exposure:
  Avoid saunas, steam rooms, hot baths, and intense workouts for at least 48 hours, and ideally 3 days, after the treatment.
• Stay hydrated:
  Drink plenty of fluids, especially water, to support skin hydration and the healing process.
• Protect from the sun:
  Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher daily, especially during the initial 2 weeks.
• Avoid makeup:
  Refrain from applying makeup for at least 24 hours, allowing the treated area to heal undisturbed.
• Be mindful of skincare:
  Avoid using active ingredients like retinol, tretinoin, acids, and hydroquinone for 5-7 days before and after treatment.
• Avoid alcohol and strenuous exercise:
  Limit alcohol consumption and strenuous activities for 24-48 hours to minimise swelling and bruising.
• Monitor for side effects:
  You may experience mild redness, swelling, or sensitivity for the first 48 hours. If these persist or worsen, or if you notice any other concerning signs, contact your practitioner.

• Gentle cleansing: Wash the treated area with a gentle cleanser and pat dry with a clean towel.
• Avoid harsh products: Refrain from using scrubs, exfoliants, or products with fragrances for the first few days.
• Consider arnica cream: Arnica cream can help reduce bruising, swelling, and inflammation.

• Follow-up appointments:
  Your practitioner may schedule a follow-up appointment to monitor your progress and address any concerns.
• Long-term skincare:
  Maintain a gentle and nourishing skincare routine to support healthy skin and preserve the results of your treatment.

• Prolonged swelling that last more than several days
  Signs of infection; redness, increased local temperature of soft tissues around injection sites, pain/ pain on touch after several days post injection, functionally affected areas (difficulty with facial expressions), increased body temperature
• Lumps (nodules) under skin

You may experience some temporary effects at the injection site(s), including:

• Mild to moderate swelling
• Tenderness or firmness
• Redness or slight bruising
• A feeling of tightness or fullness in the area
• In some cases, small lumps or nodules (usually temporary)

These side effects are usually mild and resolve within 2–7 days, however these side effects can last longer. Visible results are immediate, but the skin-smoothing and tightening benefits will continue to improve over several weeks as collagen production increases.

DO:

• Apply a cold compress (wrapped in a clean cloth) for 10–15 minutes at a time to reduce swelling (especially in the first 24 hours)
• Sleep with your head elevated for the first 1–2 nights if you had facial injections
• Drink plenty of water—hydration supports healing
• Gently massage the area only if instructed by your injector or if nodules (lumps) appear in the treated area. Please, notify your medical practitioner if nodules appear
• It is advisable to return for routine review 4-8 weeks after the treatment with Radiesse. It is patient responsibility to make sure review is attended.
• Avoid blood thinners unless prescribed

• Touching or pressing the treated area
• Intense exercise, heavy lifting, or anything that increases blood flow to the face
• Alcohol, spicy foods, or hot beverages (may increase swelling)
• Facials, lasers, or microneedling near the treated area for at least 2 weeks
• Makeup on broken or sensitive skin (okay after 24 hours if no irritation)

• Topical retinoids ( Vit A products in skin care)
• Acid-based skin products and exfoliators

• Saunas, hot tubs, steam rooms, or long hot showers

• Redness, swelling, or tenderness
• Mild bruising at or near the injection sites
• Firmness or small lumps under the skin (usually resolve within 1–2 weeks). If persistent lumps under skin are observed, please, contact your medical practitioner
• Temporary asymmetry due to swelling (subsides as swelling reduces)

• Prolonged or painful swelling
• Delayed lumps or nodules that do not resolve
• Skin discoloration (white or dusky appearance)
• Signs of vascular occlusion (pain, blanching, cold skin, or mottled appearance)
• Infection (fever, pus, or spreading redness)

Please, contact your medical professional immediately of any of these side effects occur!

Please contact us immediately if you experience:

• Severe or increasing pain
• Skin that becomes pale, cool, or dark in colour
• Blistering or open sores
• Signs of infection: fever, pus, warmth, or spreading redness
• Persistent nodules
• Any symptoms that worsen or feel unusual

It is normal to experience some temporary effects, including:

• Redness
• Mild swelling
• Tenderness
• Bruising
• Small bumps or injection marks
• A feeling of tightness or firmness

These reactions usually settle within a few hours to several days, although bruising may occasionally last up to two weeks.

We recommend that you:

• Avoid touching, rubbing or massaging the treated area unless specifically advised by your practitioner.
• Do not apply make-up for at least 12 hours.
• Keep the skin clean and avoid unnecessary handling.
• Avoid strenuous exercise.
• Avoid alcohol where possible, as it may increase bruising.
• Drink plenty of water to support hydration.

Please avoid:

• Saunas, steam rooms and hot tubs.
• Very hot baths or showers.
• Excessive sun exposure.
• Sunbeds.
• Swimming pools where possible.
• Facial treatments, including massage, chemical peels, microneedling, laser or radiofrequency procedures.

• Protect your skin with a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher every day.
• Continue using a gentle skincare routine.
• Avoid introducing new active skincare products unless advised.
• Follow any personalised aftercare instructions provided during your consultation.
• Saunas, steam rooms and hot tubs.
• Sunbeds.
• Facial treatments, including massage, chemical peels, microneedling, laser or radiofrequency procedures.

Some improvement in hydration may be noticeable within the first few days. However, skin quality continues to improve over the following weeks as the product integrates within the skin.

Depending on the product used, optimal results may develop after a course of treatment or following a single session, according to your personalised treatment plan.

Like all injectable procedures, skin boosters may cause temporary side effects, including:

• Redness
• Swelling
• Bruising
• Tenderness
• Itching
• Small palpable lumps
• Mild discomfort
• Temporary asymmetry while swelling settles

These effects are usually mild and resolve without treatment.

Although uncommon, more serious complications can occur with any injectable treatment, including:

• Infection
• Allergic or inflammatory reactions
• Delayed-onset nodules
• Persistent swelling
• Reactivation of cold sores in susceptible individuals
• Vascular occlusion (blockage of a blood vessel), which requires urgent medical assessment and treatment

Your practitioner has been trained to recognise and manage complications promptly should they occur. Please, contact your medical practitioner as soon as concern arise.

Please contact Novello Skin immediately if you experience:

• Severe or worsening pain.
• Skin becoming pale, white, grey, dusky or mottled.
• Blistering of the skin.
• Increasing redness or swelling after the first 48 hours.
• Pus or signs of infection.
• Fever or feeling generally unwell.
• Sudden visual disturbance, blurred vision or loss of vision (call 999 immediately and inform us without delay).

Early assessment is essential if a complication is suspected.

Skin booster treatments are not recommended during pregnancy or whilst breastfeeding due to insufficient safety data!

Please inform any healthcare professional treating you that you have recently received injectable treatment, particularly before undergoing dental procedures, vaccinations, surgery or other aesthetic treatments.

Always allow sufficient time between different aesthetic procedures as advised by your practitioner.

Some patients benefit from a review appointment to assess treatment outcomes and discuss whether additional sessions or maintenance treatments are appropriate.

If you have any questions or concerns following your treatment, please contact Novello Skin. We are here to support you throughout your treatment journey.

All medical aesthetic procedures carry potential risks as well as benefits. A full medical consultation, including discussion of alternative treatment options, expected outcomes and possible complications, will always take place before treatment. Results vary between individuals and cannot be guaranteed.

Some skin booster treatments may be used off-label, meaning they are administered in a way that differs from the manufacturer’s licensed indication. This may include treatment of different anatomical areas or the use of alternative injection techniques based on current clinical evidence and individual patient needs.

Where an off-label treatment is recommended, this will always be discussed with you during your consultation by your prescribing medical professional. The reasons for the recommendation, available evidence, potential benefits, possible risks and alternative treatment options will be explained in full. No off-label treatment is undertaken without informed consent.

If there are any concerns, please call us: 01242 230440