Proper care before your treatment is necessary to achieve the best results. Please review the following instructions and refer to them as necessary:
- Since delicate skin or sensitive areas may be swollen or red, it is advised not to make social plans on the day of the enhancement.
- Do not take aspirin or anti-inflammatory medication (such as Ibuprofen) 2 days prior to the enhancement.
- Do not discontinue any medication before consulting a doctor.
- No alcohol for a minimum of 2 days prior to the enhancement. Migration can occur from blood thinning.
- A sensitivity test will be performed unless waived upon request.
- Do not use Retin A skincare products close to the area being treated 1 month prior to the procedure.
- Do not use AHA skincare products close to the area to be treated 2 weeks prior to the procedure.
- Avoid professional chemical peels close to the procedure site 1 month before the appointment.
- Treatments cannot be carried-out during pregnancy or nursing.
- Do not use tanning lotions/sunbeds or sunbathe for a minimum of 2 weeks before the treatment.
- Plan for after the treatment – no sweating for 10 days, salt water or chlorinated pools for 2 weeks, or using retinol products in-between the first treatment and top up session.
- IPL laser hair removal, waxing and bleaching should be performed no less than 2 weeks prior to your procedure.
- Dermal fillers in the lip should be performed no less than 2 weeks prior to your procedure.
- Electrolysis treatments should be performed no less than 2 weeks prior to your procedure.
Information regarding cold sores:
If you have a history of cold sores (herpes simplex) and are scheduling a lip enhancement, we advise you to use anti-herpes medication (for example, Zovirax cream that can be obtained from a chemist). Use the cream 1 week before and after your enhancement, 5 times a day, to help minimise an outbreak. Alternatively, take prescribed oral medication (such as Aciclovir) from your GP several days before your scheduled appointment to effectively prevent an outbreak occurring. Permanent cosmetic enhancements do not cause cold sores, but if you are carrying the virus dormant in your nervous system, it can become aroused/active during the infusion process. You can order anti-viral tablets and test kits here.
Please read, complete and sign the forms in your pack – general consent, medical, care advice, terms & conditions, and the sensitivity patch test. These forms will be sent to you via email when you book your appointment and are to be filled out electronically at least 24 hours before your appointment date. You can also find these forms on our booking system, Timely, if you lose the email. If you experience any problems or you are unsure on something, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Possible contraindications (such as a medical condition, long-term medication or prescribed medication) will require the doctor’s consent form signed and returned on the day of your appointment. Failure to provide the doctor’s consent will prevent the treatment from being carried-out on the day. This will result in postponing the treatment and you will have to cover the losses charged at 75% of the full procedure price.