Immediate Aftercare

Expect some swelling in the treated areas, typically subsiding within 24 to 48 hours. To reduce swelling, sleep with your head elevated for the first two nights.

Post-Treatment Care

Avoid touching your face for at least six hours post-treatment to prevent any potential infection. If you need to touch the treated area, ensure your hands are clean.

Tenderness

It's normal for the treated area to feel tender for a few days after the procedure.

Bruising

You may have some immediate bruising which will feel sore to touch and on expression. After 2-3 days, you may notice some bruises start to appear in a yellow colour. These are deep internal bruises that are bleeding out into the skin and are completely normal. If you do get these delayed yellow bruises, they may be there for up to 2 weeks after your treatment however are easily covered with makeup if needed.

Activities to Avoid Post-Treatment

For the first 2 days:

• Direct UV exposure including sunlight
• Intense physical activities like cardio, exercise, or gym workouts

For up to 7 days:

• Very hot showers, baths, spas, or saunas.
• Any additional clinical skin treatments.
• Swimming in chlorinated pools or the ocean.
• Tattooing procedures, including cosmetic tattooing.

Skincare Post-Treatment

• Avoid products containing active resurfacing ingredients for 5 days such as AHAs (e.g., glycolic, lactic acid), BHA (e.g., salicylic acid), benzoyl peroxide, retinoids, hydroquinone, high levels of Kojic or Azelaic acid, and alcohol-based products.
• It is crucial to apply sunscreen diligently over the next 10 days. After 24 hours, light non-occlusive makeup can be applied

Results

Results take time to become noticeable and are not an overnight quick fix. However, the long-term results are incomparable. Depending on what we are trying to target, it could take anywhere between 1-3 treatments to see results.

4 weeks after your appointment, you should start to see a glow to your skin, and from there results will increase.

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Follow Up Appointments

Please book a follow-up appointment approximately 6 weeks after your treatment to assess the progress and discuss any further care needed.

For any concerns or questions post-treatment, don't hesitate to contact Gemma Aesthetics. We are committed to supporting you throughout your recovery and ensuring the best possible results from your PRP treatment.

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