Safety (Hyaluronic Acid Fillers)

Immediately after treatment it's perfectly normal to experience some minor and temporary effects like:

• Inflammatory reactions such as redness, oedema (swelling), erythema (abnormal redness of the skin due to capillary congestion) etc, which may be associated with itching or pain on pressure or both, occurring after the injection. These reactions may last up to a week.
• Haematomas (clotted blood that forms in a tissue as a result of a broken blood vessel).
• Induration (hardening) or nodules at the injection site.
• Staining or discolouration of the injection site.
• Poor effect or weak filling effect.
• Cases of necroses (death of tissue) in the glabellar region, abscesses, granuloma and immediate or delayed hypersensitivity after hyaluronic acid injections have been reported. It is therefore advisable to take these potential risks into account.
• Patients must report inflammatory reactions that persist for more than one week, or any other side effect, which develops, to their medical practitioner as soon as possible. The medical practitioner should use an appropriate treatment.
• Any other undesirable side effects associated with injection of hyaluronic acid fillers must be reported to the distributor and/or the manufacturer.

There's a small risk of sensitivity to the filler. If you have a history of cold sores, you may experience an outbreak of cold sores after treatment. This can be minimized by the use of antiviral medicines before treatment.

Aftercare Tips

• Avoid alcohol, caffeine and hot drinks for at least 24 hours.
• Avoid having a facial massage for at least 24 hours.
• Keep a soft, flexible, cool compress like an ice pack within easy reach to alleviate any swelling or bruising.
• Keep a good quality concealer ready – One that is rub-proof, sweat-proof, and made of gentle ingredients which do not irritate the skin. Your doctor will inform you when makeup can be applied after your treatment.