Mesotherapy Aftercare

Thank you for attending Youth Lab for Mesotherapy treatment. Please take the time to carefully read your post-treatment instructions below.

POST-TREATMENT INSTRUCTIONS

• Use only gentle cleansers, hyaluronic acid/hydrating or healing serums, gentle moisturisers, and SPF 30+ daily for 7 days. 
• Avoid any heat or sweat inducing activities, including vigorous exercise for up to 24 hours.
• Avoid applying makeup over the treated areas for 24-48 hours, mineral makeups are preferred.
• Avoid swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, saunas and ocean water for 48 hours. 
• Do not use fake tan or spray tan for 7 days. 
• Do not use any AHA or BHA, exfoliants or acidic based products for 7 days (eg Glycolic, Lactic, Salicylic etc) – gentle exfoliation may be used after this time.
• Do not use Vitamin A/Retinol products for 7 days (eg Retin A, Stieva A, Zorac etc)
• Do not shave the area until sensitivity has subsided. 
• Do not pick, pull or scratch the treated skin. This can lead to scarring, infection and pigment changes.
• Avoid smoking/vaping for a minimum of 14 days. Smokers generally experience poorer healing and suboptimal results so cessation is recommended.

WHAT TO EXPECT 

The listed below are all normal side effects and should self-resolve within a few days to weeks.

• Redness
• Skin shedding and peeling. 
• Purging of acne/pimples if there was an existing underlying congestion. 
• Dryness.

For further information on how to manage these side effects, please see ‘Management’. 

MANAGEMENT 

Cold Sores

Cold Sore (HSV) outbreak in individuals who are susceptible is possible even for those who have not had an outbreak in a long time. 

Cold Sore Relief

• It is recommended these individuals take prophylactic antiviral medication available over the counter from their local pharmacy prior to and post-treatment.

Redness 

After treatment, your face will feel slightly red and irritated similar to a mild sunburn. This is normal and expected post-treatment and can last several hours.

Redness relief

• Keep the area cool / apply a cool compress. 
• You may use mineral make-up on the next day following the treatment or until sensitivity has subsided. 

Shedding or Peeling

After 3-5 days, there may be some mild skin shedding and peeling. This depends on the strength and depth of the treatment and can range from almost nothing to 5 days of shedding.

The presence or absence of visible peeling does not impact the final results and in some skin types aggressive visible peeling of the skin is not advised. 

Peeling Relief

• This is a normal response post-treatment. No management is required. 
• Gentle exfoliation minimum of 7 days post-treatment. 

Purging of acne/pimples

If underlying congestion in the skin is present, you may experience some breakouts or pimples after undergoing any facial treatment. If this occurs they are generally short-lived and resolve fairly quickly. Purging of acne and deeper congestion that may not have been visible to you before a normal response to treatment and indicative that the skin is responding.

Purging Relief

• Ensure you are adequately cleaning your face morning and evening
• Do not pick or scratch at any breakouts. 

The HEALITE II LED treatment in the clinic is a great option for those cases where purging is severe and not manageable with home remedies. 

Dry Skin 

Dry skin or a tight feeling, while unlikely, is completely normal post-treatment. For clients that are prone to dry skin, it is more common to experience a few days post-treatment. 

Dry Skin Relief

• Apply regular hydrating products, i.e. Hyaluronic acid and Moisturisers 
• Avoid any active or exfoliating products (AHA’s / BHA’s, Retinol, Vitamin C) 

FAQs

How long until I see results?

Results of mesotherapy treatments may start to become evident immediately post treatment with improved hydration and plumness visible. In the few days following treatment changes to skin texture, pore size, finer lines and softening of pigment will be seen for up to fourteen days emerging within the first seven Most people experience the “post-mesotherapy glow” within the first few days.. 

Many people will notice  improvements for mild superficial concerns after a single session, however, consecutive treatments are required to achieve more noticeable results, usually three to six treatments.

When should I get another treatment? 

Subsequent treatments are based upon your therapist’s recommendation and are typically 2-4 weeks apart. An initial course of 3 treatments is recommended, however, treatments for scarring or more impaired skin will require more sessions (6 treatments plus) with regular maintenance recommended. 

Please contact the clinic on (08) 9324 1604 (West Perth), (08) 9260 6800 (Claremont), (08) 9260 6880 (Joondalup) or (08) 9260 6820 (Applecross)  if you have any questions about your treatment or aftercare instructions.