What not to do after injections

Signing up for an injection cosmetic procedure, we want to get an exclusively positive result without unpleasant consequences. So that lip injections or botulinum toxin injections do not cause an unwanted side reaction, and the effect of the procedure remains as long as possible, it is necessary to know about contraindications after injections.

What not to do after injections and how you can help the result take hold for as long as possible, we tell in detail in this article.

Important information about cosmetic injections

When signing up for any injection procedure, it is important to understand that you should choose only the best clinic. Today, clinics in Ukraine have the right to carry out such procedures only if the clinic itself, the doctor and the drugs have all the necessary certification.

For the Esteva Clinic of Aesthetic Medicine and Dermatology, the safety and well-being of patients are in the first place. That is why we have all the necessary certification and carefully monitor all aspects of carrying out procedures. The quality of our services is evidenced by the clinic’s numerous awards (Choice of the country 2022 and TOP 20 Ukrainian Business Awards 2023), as well as rating 4.8 on Google reviews.

But even after choosing a safe and proven clinic of aesthetic medicine, it may not be easy to understand the types of injection procedures. All injection procedures can be divided into several main groups:

  1. preparations based on botulotoxin, which help protect the face from the formation of facial wrinkles, and also smooth existing wrinkles on the skin;
  2. fillers – preparations based on hyaluronic or polylactic acids, as well as calcium hydroxyapatite. They help to fill the volume lost with age. Fillers are also widely used for lip augmentation or cheekbones augmentation, alignment of facial asymmetry;
  3. injections for deep hydration and skin regeneration, which include biorevitalization, mesotherapy and other similar procedures. They are made on the basis of a light form of hyaluronic acid, vitamins, minerals, collagen – various substances that help restore elasticity to the skin, even out tone and relief. Such injections can also be used for improving hair condition or in the fight against baldness, as well as for the fight against local fat deposits and in the complex treatment of scars.

Our experienced doctors will help you determine which type of injection is best for you in an individual consultation. A combination of several injection and hardware procedures is usually prescribed to achieve the maximum result, significantly improve the quality of the skin and combat anti-aging changes.

Each of the procedures described above has its own specific post-procedure period. What can and cannot be done after injection procedures, we tell in more detail below.

What is strictly prohibited after beauty injections

After carrying out any injection procedures, there are a number of general contraindications:

  • the main thing to remember is that during the injection procedures, micropunctures from the needles remain in the skin. It takes 12-24 hours for such wounds to heal, and during this time it is important to protect the skin from any infections. This means not to touch the face with hands, not to use make-up or care cosmetics;
  • for 1-2 days after the procedure, it is better to exclude active sports, especially in public places;
  • it is worth refusing to visit baths and saunas for a few days.

These simple measures will protect the body from infection, and will also help the skin recover better after the procedure.

However, each type of injection will have its own post-procedural features depending on the drug.

What not to do after beauty injections

After botulinum toxin injections, it is important to keep the head in a vertical position the first 4 hours after the procedure. If the procedure is performed in the evening, it is advisable not to sleep with your face in the pillow.

Botulotoxins are sensitive to alcohol, high temperatures and physical impact, therefore it is necessary to minimize the use of alcohol, facial massages and temperature changes for the first two days after the procedure.

Also after beauty injections you should not get carried away with the use of B vitamins. These substances affect the nervous system and improve its conduction, which leads to a faster recovery of facial expressions.

A few decades ago, anti-wrinkle injections were more powerful and the effect of such procedures could last up to a year. However, various unpleasant side reactions were much more.

In recent years, scientists have been developing formulas that are safer for humans in order to minimize the risk of unpleasant consequences. However, the price of this was not such a long-lasting result. After 3-4 months the botulinum toxin effect wears off, you can sign up for a repeat procedure. For a sustainable and natural result, we recommend performing the procedure regularly three times a year.

What not to do after contour plastic surgery

Since fillers are a very plastic material, it is important not to break their shape.

If fillers based on calcium hydroxyapatite were used during contour plastic surgery, then it is important to carry out light self-massage of the face at home. The same applies to injections of polylactic acid. Such measures help the drug to be more evenly distributed in the tissues. A beautician will tell you exactly how and with what frequency such a massage should be performed after the procedure.

What not to do after biorevitalization and mesotherapy

After carrying out moisturizing procedures, it is important to adhere to the water regimen. Since the first 3 days after the injection, the skin will be actively saturated with moisture, it is necessary to drink about two liters of clean water per day. This will provide the most noticeable result and help to deeply saturate the skin, making it radiant and healthy.

What is allowed to be done after botulinum toxin injections and fillers

After the injection, the skin is recommended to be treated with an antiseptic solution for the first 12-24 hours. This will help minimize the risk of skin infection. A cosmetologist will tell you which solution is better to use during the procedure.

In the longer term, you can prolong the effect of fillers, botulinum toxin or other injectable drugs if you lead a healthy lifestyle and take care of yourself. High-quality food rich in protein, vitamins and minerals, as well as maintaining a water balance are very important for healthy and beautiful skin.

How you take care of your skin is also important. Cosmetics should fit by skin type and age, as well as help in solving exactly your requests. Our dermatologists can help you choose cosmetics at an individual consultation.

Don’t forget about skin protection from the sun. Using products with SPF50+ on a regular basis will help preserve the result of injection procedures longer, as well as protect the skin from premature age changes. It is important to remember that such products must be used all year round and renewed on open areas of the skin every few hours.

Possible complications after injection procedures

The most common consequences of injection procedures include slight swelling, bruising or changes in facial symmetry. Most often, such reactions pass in a couple of days and do not cause much discomfort to the patient.

Remember that it is important to monitor the condition of the skin and well-being in general. If you notice strange sensations or adverse reactions, contact your doctor immediately. You should not ignore the signals of your own body and it is always better to play it safe by getting qualified advice from a doctor!

Allergic reactions to the components of the drug may also occur. To avoid such an unpleasant effect, it is important to tell the doctor all the necessary information about the history of diseases and allergies at the preliminary consultation. If you often have reactions to new drugs, it is better to protect yourself and conduct a tolerance test.

If you are faced with the choice of a clinic in Kyiv – Esteva Clinic will be the best choice for you. We employ experienced professionals and experts in the field of aesthetic cosmetology. Esteva doctors will help you choose the perfect procedure for you and will do everything in the best possible way.

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