GENERAL INJECTABLES

ANTI WRINKLE AND DERMAL FILLER

PRE TREATMENT CARE

    • Avoid waxing, laser, electrolysis.

    • Limit direct sun exposure.

    • Avoid lifestyle or allergy triggers that typically impact your skin.

    • Drink plenty of water to keep your skin hydrated.

    • Avoid supplements that are known to increase bruising, such as Garlic, Ginkgo, Ginseng, Green tea extract, Vitamin E, Fish oil (including Omega-3 supplements), Vitamin C (in high doses), Curcumin (found in turmeric).

    • Avoid blood-thinning medications, including Aspirin and products that contain Aspirin.

    • Avoid alcohol, vaping and smoking.

    • Avoid excessive exercise.

      Drink at least 1 litre of water

      Ensure you have eaten prior.

POST TREATMENT CARE

    • Redness, swelling, bruising, discomfort, tenderness and a small lump on the injection site is not uncommon. This typically lasts for 48-72 hours.

    • You may experience a mild headache, however this is usually temporary and cAan be managed with over-the-counter pain relievers.

    • Healite Therapy is advised if additional support is required.

    • Light makeup can be used 24 hours post treatment if absolutely necessary. Apply only mineral-based products that are non-comedogenic.

    • Avoid extremely hot showers, saunaa, steam rooms, swimming and all forms of exercise for 48 hours.

    • If you experience severe bruising, severe redness / warmth or pus at the injection sites contact your practitioner immediately.

    • If you experience hives, difficulty breathing, or severe swelling of the face or lips, seek emergency medical help.

    • Dermal Filler Only: If you notice discolouration (blanching or greyish tone) of the treated area/surrounding skin, it could indicate lack of blood flow. Contact your practitioner or seek emergency medical help immediately.

    • NOTIFY YOUR PRACTITIONER IMMEDIATELY

    • For 4 hours post avoid lying down, try to remain upright.

    • 24 hours post avoid touching, rubbing or massaging the treated area.

    • 48 hours post avoid blood-thinning medications, including Aspirin and products that contain Aspirin. Avoid alcohol, vaping and smoking.

    • Drink plenty of water to keep your skin hydrated.

    • Limit direct sun exposure, solariums and artificial tanning devices (incl. fake tan).

    • Avoid extremely hot showers, sauna, steam rooms, swimming and intense exercise.

    • Avoid waxing, laser, electrolysis.

    • Avoid facial tattoos (including lips and eyebrows).

    • Lip Filler Only: After 72 hours if any lumps are present, use Vaseline or Bepanthen to gently massage lips between your thumb and forefinger.

    • Resume your usual dr.dream skincare routine.

    • Reapply your advised sun protection product(s) every 2-3 hours during the day.

    • Use the Dream Peptide Complex Mask and dr.dream Advanced Treatment Serum generously to speed up the recovery process.

    • Avoid using AHAs, BHAs, Physical exfoliants, Topical steroids and Retinol.

    • Avoid skincare products other than the ones recommended to you.

If you have a history of fever blisters / cold sores, take antiviral medication as a precaution to prevent a potential outbreak. Please follow the instructions for the product you typically use.