Rejuran
Thank-you for visiting the clinic today. Please read this information carefully and contact the clinic if you have any questions or concerns.
This aftercare advice is essential to help reduce the risk of treatment complications, improve your comfort and healing, and help achieve the best possible results from treatment.
Immediately after Rejuan injections, the treatment area may be red, tender, or swollen. The redness and tenderness should improve after 48 hours. Swelling is often worse on days 2-3 after injection, improved by day 5, and resolved by 2 weeks.
For significant swelling, contact your practitioner for advice. Swelling may be reduced by regular cold compresses, anti-inflammatory medicines such as Ibuprofen (after 24 hours, if safe for you to take), antihistamines.
Bruising is common following treatment; this will resolve naturally but may take up to 2 weeks to settle.
Regular application of Arnica (or a cream recommended by your practitioner) may be helpful for bruising.
Tenderness is normal when the injected area is touched afterwards, but active pain at rest is not normal. If you experience pain, you must contact your practitioner as soon as possible.
While bruising is considered normal, significant or 'greyish' bruising with poor blood flow, may be a sign of an occlusion. If you experience this symptom, please contact your practitioner immediately.
General Aftercare Advice:
Avoid touching or applying pressure to the treated area: To minimize the risk of displacement or uneven distribution of the filler, avoid touching or applying pressure to the treated area for at least 6 hours post-treatment.
Avoid wearing make-up for 24 hours.
Apply ice or cold packs: Applying ice or cold packs to the treated area can help reduce swelling and discomfort. Use them intermittently for short periods in the first 24 to 48 hours following treatment.
Avoid strenuous activity: Refrain from engaging in strenuous exercise or vigorous physical activity for at least 24 hours post-treatment. Exercise increases blood flow and may exacerbate swelling or bruising.
Avoid alcohol and blood-thinning medications: Refrain from consuming alcohol and avoid taking blood-thinning medications, such as aspirin or ibuprofen, for a few days post-treatment. These substances can increase the risk of bruising at the injection sites.
Avoid excessive heat exposure: Avoid exposure to excessive heat, such as saunas, steam rooms, hot tubs, or prolonged sun exposure, for at least 24 to 48 hours post-treatment. Heat can exacerbate swelling and increase the risk of complications.
Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of water to help flush out toxins and promote overall healing.
Follow post-treatment instructions from your clinician: Your clinician may provide specific post-treatment instructions tailored to your individual needs. Follow these instructions carefully for optimal results and to minimize the risk of complications.
Be patient: Results from Rejuan treatment may take a few days to settle, with full effects becoming apparent within six weeks. Be patient and allow time for the product to integrate with your tissues and for any swelling or bruising to resolve.
Signs of Infection following a treatment with injections, infection can occur. Symptoms can vary but may include:
Increased pain or tenderness: While some discomfort is normal after a dermal filler procedure, persistent or worsening pain at the injection site could be a sign of infection.
Swelling: Swelling is common after filler injections, but if it worsens or becomes increasingly localized, it could indicate an infection.
Redness: Mild redness at the injection site is normal, but if it spreads beyond the immediate area or becomes more intense, it may indicate an infection.
Heat or warmth: The skin around the injection site may feel warmer than usual, which can be a sign of inflammation or infection.
Pus or discharge: Any discharge or drainage from the injection site, particularly if it is thick, yellow, or green, may indicate an infection.
Fever: A fever is a common sign of infection. If you develop a fever after a dermal filler injection, especially if accompanied by other symptoms, it's essential to seek medical attention promptly.
Increased swelling or red streaks: If you notice significant increases in swelling or red streaks extending from the injection site, it could indicate an infection spreading through the lymphatic system.
Delayed onset of symptoms: While it's normal to experience some swelling and redness immediately after a filler injection, if these symptoms worsen or appear several days after the procedure, it could indicate an infection.
If you experience any of these symptoms after treatment, it's crucial to contact your healthcare provider promptly. Infections can be serious and may require medical treatment, including antibiotics or drainage of any abscesses. Early recognition and treatment of an infection can help prevent complications and promote optimal healing.
You must seek emergency medical attention if you experience any severe allergy symptoms after treatment. Symptoms may include rash, facial swelling, and breathing difficulties.
Contact your practitioner as soon as possible if you notice any other unwanted side effects.
Results can be assessed at 2 weeks, by when any residual swelling will have settled.
Your practitioner will advise when further treatment appointments are required.
If you are advised to attend a follow-up appointment, please make every effort to attend them. You should do this even if you believe that the recovery process is going well, and you cannot see that there are any visible complications.