Skin Boosters Aftercare & Preparation

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Skin Boosters
Preparation & Aftercare

in Putney, Richmond, Wimbledon, Kingston, Wandsworth, & South West London

Clinically guided aftercare to ensure safe healing and optimal results

What to expect after Skin Boosters

Skin boosters are designed to deeply hydrate the skin, improve skin quality, and support a fresher, smoother, healthier appearance over time. Mild redness, swelling, tenderness, and small injection marks are common after treatment and usually settle within a few days.

Following the correct aftercare helps reduce irritation, supports healing, and helps you get the best result from your treatment.

  • Mild redness and swelling (24–72 hours)
  • Small raised bumps at injection points (usually settle within 24–72 hours)
  • Tenderness or slight sensitivity
  • Possible mild bruising
  • Skin may feel hydrated but slightly tight initially
  • Results improve gradually over 2–4 weeks

These effects are all completely normal and usually temporary.  They commonly improve over the next 24 to 72 hours, although bruising can last longer in some individuals.

1 week before

  • Avoid alcohol where possible
  • Avoid blood-thinning supplements (e.g. fish oil, high-dose vitamin E)

Before your treatment

24 hours before

  • Avoid alcohol
  • Avoid strenuous exercise
  • Avoid active skincare (retinol, acids, exfoliants)
  • Avoid sunburn or excessive sun exposure
  • Do not attend with active skin infections, irritation, or breakouts

30 minutes before

  • Optional: apply numbing cream (lidocaine-based)

First 24 hours

  • Do not touch, press, or massage the treated area
  • Avoid makeup if possible
  • Avoid alcohol
  • Avoid exercise
  • Avoid heat (sauna, steam, hot showers)
  • Avoid sun exposure

After your treatment

48 – 72 hours post treatment

  • Small bumps should begin settling
  • Continue to avoid active skincare
  • Avoid facials or other treatments
  • Keep skin clean and hydrated
  • Use SPF daily

First 7 days post treatment

  • Avoid strong skincare (retinol, acids, peels)
  • Avoid excessive sun exposure
  • Avoid laser, microneedling, or advanced treatments
  • Allow full healing before further treatments

What to avoid

First 24 hours

  • Heat (sauna, steam, hot showers)
  • Exercise
  • Alcohol
  • Makeup
  • Touching or pressing the area

First 7 days

  • Active skincare (retinol, acids, peels)
  • Sunbeds and excessive UV exposure
  • Facial treatments
  • Strong pressure or massage to the area

Results timeline

Varies & depends on individuals

  • Initial hydration: within a few days
  • Skin texture improvement: 1–3 weeks
  • Full skin quality improvement: 3–4 weeks
  • Best results seen with a course of treatments

Ready to improve your skin?

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£50 consultation fee redeemable against treatment (within 2 weeks)

Skin Treatments Across Putney, Richmond & South West London

Putney

Richmond

Wimbledon

Twickenham

Kingston

Wandsworth

South West London

We provide advanced skin treatments including microneedling, PRP, skin boosters, Polyneucleotides, exosomes and cryotherapy for clients across Putney, Richmond, Wimbledon, Kingston, Twickenham, Wandsworth and surrounding areas as well as vitamin injections and ear wax removal.