Aftercare Instructions

1. Anti-Wrinkle Injections (Botulinum Toxin)

On the day of treatment, expect:

  • Mild redness or small bumps at the injection site

  • A slight headache or tight feeling in the treated area

  • Effects begin in 3–5 days; full results in 14 - 21 days

Aftercare instructions:

  • Stay upright for 4 hours

  • Avoid touching or massaging the treated area

  • No strenuous exercise for 24 hours

  • Avoid alcohol and excessive heat (e.g. sauna) for 24 hours

When to seek help:

  • Drooping eyelid or uneven smile

  • Difficulty swallowing or speaking (very rare)

  • Unusual pain, swelling, or redness

2. Dermal Fillers

On the day of treatment, expect:

  • Swelling, redness, and mild tenderness

  • Possible bruising

  • Results are immediate, but final results settle over 1–2 weeks

Aftercare instructions:

  • Apply a cold pack gently for 10-minute intervals

  • Sleep on your back with head elevated for the first night

  • Avoid alcohol, saunas, and strenuous activity for 24–48 hours

  • No facial massage or skin treatments for 2 weeks

Watch for signs of vascular occlusion (URGENT):

  • Severe pain

  • Skin looks pale, white, or dusky grey

  • Blisters or dark patches appear

  • Vision changes or eye pain

If you experience any of these, contact Elita Cosmetic Medicine 03 9300 1942, or

Contact AMET (Aesthetic Medical Emergency Team) on 1800 26 38 28

3. Bio - Stimulators

On the day of treatment, expect:

  • Swelling, redness, and mild tenderness

  • Possible bruising

  • Results are NOT immediate, full results take 3- 6months post the final treatment

Aftercare instructions:

  • Apply a cold pack gently for 10-minute intervals

  • Sleep on your back with head elevated for the first night

  • Avoid alcohol, saunas, and strenuous activity for 24–48 hours

  • For Sculptra Treatments, you must massage the face 5 times a day for 5 mins at a time and for 5 consecutive days

Watch for signs of vascular occlusion (URGENT):

  • Severe pain

  • Skin looks pale, white, or dusky grey

  • Blisters or dark patches appear

  • Vision changes or eye pain

If you experience any of these, contact Elita Cosmetic Medicine 03 9300 1942, Or

Contact AMET (Aesthetic Medical Emergency Team) on

1800 26 38 28