General Aftercare for All Injectable Treatments

Dermal fillers | Anti-wrinkle injections | Skin boosters | Vitamin injections

  • • Avoid touching, rubbing or massaging the treated area
    • Stay upright (no lying flat)
    • Avoid makeup on treated areas
    • Avoid alcohol

  • • Avoid strenuous exercise
    • Avoid saunas, steam rooms & hot baths
    • Avoid direct sun exposure or sunbeds
    • Avoid extreme facial pressure (face-down massages, sleeping on face)
    • Avoid alcohol & excessive caffeine
    • Avoid heavy makeup on treated areas

  • • Avoid exposure to intense heat or cold
    • Avoid swimming pools or other environments that may expose the skin to bacteria
    • Keep the area clean and avoid unnecessary touching

Dermal Filler Aftercare

(cheeks, lips, chin, jawline, tear troughs, etc.)

  • • Keep well hydrated
    • Sleep slightly elevated for 1–2 nights
    • Expect asymmetry while swelling settles — this is normal

  • • Facial treatments (microneedling, facials, radiofrequency, lasers)
    • Dental work where your mouth is stretched open
    • Pressure on the treated area (including certain masks)

  • • Lumps may occur as swelling settles — do not massage unless you have been instructed
    • Results can take up to 14 days to fully settle
    • If you have concerns, send Craft Clinic a photo — we’re here to support you

Anti-Wrinkle Injection Aftercare

  • • Stay upright
    • Avoid rubbing the injection sites
    • Avoid wearing tight hats or headbands

  • • Avoid exercise
    • Avoid hot baths, steam rooms, saunas

  • • Gently move the treated muscles (frown, raise brows, smile) for the first hour — this may help absorption
    • Expect results to begin around day 3–5, with full effect by day 14

  • • Facial treatments or massages for 2 weeks
    • Sleeping on your face the first night

When To Contact

  • • Excessive swelling or rapidly worsening pain
    • Mottled or blotchy skin (livedo pattern)
    • Severe or increasing bruising after 24 hours
    • Blanching (pale or white areas of skin)
    • Vision changes
    • Fever or signs of infection
    • Any feeling that “something isn’t right”

    You are never bothering us — we would always rather you reach out

  • • Redness
    • Mild swelling
    • Tenderness
    • Small bumps at injection sites
    • Light bruising
    • A “tight” or “full” feeling

    These are completely normal and usually settle within a few days:

  • • A cold compress (light pressure only)
    • Paracetamol for discomfort (avoid ibuprofen unless discussed)

  • • Small bumps under the skin are normal for 24–72 hours
    • Avoid makeup for 12–24 hours
    • Avoid touching or pressing the

  • • Avoid touching or pressing the raised bumps

    • Avoid intense heat & exercise for 48 hours

  • Hydrate well — water improves results

    You’ll usually need 2 sessions, 4 weeks apart for optimal results.

  • • Small bumps under the skin & redness are normal for 24–72 hours

Skin Booster / Profhilo / Glow Injections Aftercare

  • • Mild tenderness/bruising is normal

    • You may resume normal activity immediately

  • • Keep the area clean and avoid pressure

  • • Hydrate well

  • • Small bumps under the skin & redness are normal for 24–72 hours

Vitamin Injections (B12, biotin, etc.) Aftercare

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Craft Clinic is here for you every step of your aesthetic journey.
If you’re ever unsure, have a question, or want reassurance, please reach out directly.