Facials After Prescription Injections: Safety Advice

Facials After Prescription Injections: Safety Advice

This page answers a general aftercare question. It does not recommend a medicine or procedure. The appropriate timing of a facial depends on what was prescribed, the areas treated, the injection technique, your recovery and what the planned facial involves. Follow the written instructions from the clinician who treated you.

Do not rely on one waiting period

A fixed 24-hour or 48-hour rule cannot establish that every facial is suitable. A light cleanse, facial massage, microdermabrasion, chemical peel, microneedling and an energy-based procedure place very different pressure or injury on the skin. Ask the treating clinician about the exact facial before it is performed, and tell the facial practitioner about the recent injections.

What to do after treatment

Do not press, massage or treat an injection area unless your treating clinician says it is appropriate. Use only the skincare and activity advice they supplied. If your skin is still tender, swollen, bruised, red or otherwise unsettled, contact the treating clinic before arranging another procedure.

When to get urgent help

Injection-site pain, swelling, redness or bruising can occur. Seek urgent medical attention for difficulty breathing, swallowing or speaking, marked weakness, hives, facial or throat swelling, wheezing, faintness or other rapidly worsening symptoms. Contact the treating clinician about an unexpected result or any symptom that concerns you.

Scope of this article

Dr Sknn is an independent private aesthetics and cosmetics clinic. This page is limited to cosmetic concerns and treatment considerations. Suitability, risks, recovery and current availability are confirmed during an individual consultation. New, changing or unexplained symptoms should be assessed by an appropriate healthcare professional before cosmetic treatment.