Your Aftercare Guide

First 4 Hours

• Stay upright. Avoid lying flat or bending forward for at least four hours after treatment.
• Do not touch, rub, or press the treated area. This helps the product settle precisely where your practitioner placed it.
• Gently exercise the treated muscles by raising your eyebrows or frowning — this encourages absorption into the target muscles.

First 24 Hours

• Avoid strenuous exercise, heavy lifting, and any activity that raises your heart rate significantly.
• Skip saunas, steam rooms, hot baths, and hot tubs. Heat increases blood flow and can cause the product to migrate.
• Do not consume alcohol. It thins the blood and increases the chance of bruising.
• Apply a cold compress gently (not directly on the skin) if you notice mild swelling or redness.

First 2 Weeks

• Avoid facials, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, or laser treatments on the treated area.
• Do not wear tight headwear, goggles, or anything that puts pressure on the treated zones.
• Sleep on your back where possible for the first two nights.

Normal Side Effects

Mild redness, small bumps at injection sites, and light bruising are common and typically resolve within hours to a few days. Occasional headaches may occur and usually pass within 24 hours.

Dermal filler aftercare applies to all filler treatments at Westbury Chemist, including lip enhancement, cheek filler, chin and jawline filler, nasolabial folds, marionette lines, non-surgical rhinoplasty, and tear trough treatment.

First 24 Hours

• Avoid touching, pressing, or massaging the treated area unless your practitioner specifically instructs you to do so.
• Do not apply make-up for at least 12 hours to reduce infection risk at the injection sites.
• Steer clear of alcohol, as it dilates blood vessels and worsens swelling and bruising.
• Avoid strenuous exercise, hot environments, and prolonged sun exposure.
• Sleep with your head slightly elevated on the first night to help reduce swelling.

First 48 Hours (Lip Filler Specific)

• Use a straw for drinking if your lips feel tender.
• Avoid kissing or placing sustained pressure on the lips.
• Skip spicy and very hot food, which can irritate the treated area.
• Expect your lips to feel firm and appear slightly larger than the final result. Swelling typically settles within 3–5 days.

First 2 Weeks

• Avoid dental procedures for at least two weeks after any lower-face filler treatment.
• Do not book facials, chemical peels, or skin treatments over the treated area.
• Stay well hydrated. Hyaluronic acid fillers draw water to maintain volume, so proper hydration supports your results.
• Protect treated areas from extreme cold and prolonged direct sunlight.

Normal Side Effects

Swelling, tenderness, redness, and minor bruising are expected and resolve within days. Some asymmetry during the settling period is normal and does not indicate the final result.

This guide covers aftercare for Profhilo, Seventy Hyal, Mesotherapy, Lumi Eyes, Nucleofill (under eye and face), and Plinest treatments.

First 6 Hours

• Leave the skin clean and free from all products. Do not apply make-up, serums, SPF, or moisturiser during this window.
• Do not touch or rub the treated area. You may notice small raised bumps (wheals) at the injection points — these are completely normal and flatten within hours.

First 24 Hours

• Avoid exercise, swimming, saunas, steam rooms, and any activity that produces heavy sweating.
• Do not consume alcohol.
• Avoid prolonged sun or UV exposure.
• Use only a gentle, fragrance-free cleanser when washing the face.

First Week

• Resume your regular skincare routine after 24 hours, starting with gentle products before reintroducing active ingredients such as retinoids or vitamin C serums.
• Drink plenty of water. Skin boosters and hyaluronic acid treatments work by attracting moisture, so good hydration amplifies results.
• Avoid exfoliating acids, retinol, and chemical peels on the treated area for five to seven days.

Normal Side Effects

Small bumps, mild redness, slight tenderness, and minor bruising at injection points are all part of the normal healing response. These typically settle within 24–48 hours.

Chemical peels at Westbury Chemist range from superficial to deep. The depth of your peel determines the intensity of your skin's response and the aftercare required. Your practitioner will confirm which level of peel you have received.

First 24 Hours

• Do not wash, touch, or apply anything to the treated skin for the duration your practitioner specifies (usually 6–12 hours depending on peel depth).
• Your skin may feel tight, warm, or mildly stinging — this is a normal response to the acid treatment.
• Avoid direct sunlight entirely.

During the Peeling Phase (Days 2–10)

• Do not pick, pull, or scrub peeling skin. Forcing the skin off risks scarring and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
• Keep the skin moisturised with a gentle, fragrance-free balm or the product recommended by your practitioner.
• Apply SPF 50 every morning without exception, even on overcast days. Fresh skin is extremely vulnerable to UV damage.
• Avoid active skincare ingredients including retinol, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, and vitamin C until peeling has fully resolved.
• Do not exercise heavily or expose the skin to heat sources such as saunas, hot water, or cooking steam.

Weeks 2–4

• Gradually reintroduce your regular skincare routine, beginning with the gentlest products first.
• Continue daily SPF use. Post-peel skin remains photosensitive for several weeks.
• Avoid booking other facial treatments until your practitioner confirms the skin has fully recovered.

Microneedling creates thousands of micro-channels in the skin to stimulate your body's own collagen production. Proper aftercare protects these channels while they heal and maximises your skin renewal.

First 12 Hours

• Leave the skin completely bare. Do not apply make-up, SPF, serums, or any product unless specifically provided by your practitioner.
• Avoid touching your face. Your skin has open micro-channels and is temporarily more susceptible to bacteria.
• Expect the skin to look and feel like mild sunburn — redness, warmth, and slight tightness are all normal.

First 24–48 Hours

• Cleanse with lukewarm water and a gentle, fragrance-free cleanser only.
• Apply only the post-treatment products recommended by your practitioner — typically a soothing, hydrating serum or balm.
• Do not exercise, swim, sweat heavily, or use saunas and steam rooms.
• Avoid direct sun exposure and do not apply chemical sunscreen until the redness has settled. Mineral SPF is usually safe after 24 hours.

First Week

• No exfoliating products, retinoids, AHAs, BHAs, or vitamin C serums for five to seven days.
• Do not pick at any flaking or dry skin. This is your body shedding the treated surface layer naturally.
• Sleep on a clean pillowcase (ideally silk or satin to reduce friction) for the first few nights.
• Stay well hydrated and eat nutrient-rich foods that support skin healing.

PRP aftercare covers the Vampire Facial, PRP for hands, and PRP hair restoration treatments offered at Westbury Chemist.

First 6 Hours

• Do not wash, touch, or apply any products to the treated area.
• If you have had a Vampire Facial, your skin may appear red or have a pinkish tinge from the plasma — this is completely normal.

First 24 Hours

• Avoid make-up, perfumed products, and chemical sunscreen on the treated area.
• Do not exercise or expose the area to heat (saunas, hot baths, hot showers on the face).
• Avoid alcohol and anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen, as these can dampen the platelet-driven healing response that delivers your results.

First Week

• Avoid swimming pools, hot tubs, and any open water until the skin has fully healed.
• Do not use exfoliating acids, retinoids, or active serums for five to seven days.
• Protect the treated area from direct sunlight and apply SPF 50 daily once the skin has settled.

PRP Hair Restoration — Additional Notes

• Do not wash your hair for at least 12 hours after treatment.
• Use a gentle, sulphate-free shampoo for the first week.
• Avoid colouring, perming, or chemically treating your hair for at least 72 hours.
• Scalp tenderness is normal and typically resolves within one to two days.

IV therapy at Westbury Chemist delivers vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants directly into your bloodstream for rapid absorption. This aftercare covers all drips including the Anti-Ageing, Detox, Fitness, Myers Cocktail, High Dose Vitamin C, Hair Health, Multivitamin, Skinny, Snow White Brightening, and Hangover drips.

Immediately After

• Keep the plaster over the cannula site for at least two hours to prevent bruising.
• If you feel light-headed, remain seated for a few minutes before standing. This is common and usually passes quickly.
• Drink a full glass of water within the first 30 minutes after your infusion.

First 24 Hours

• Stay well hydrated. Aim for at least two litres of water over the course of the day.
• Eat a balanced meal within a few hours of your treatment if you have not already done so.
• Avoid alcohol for at least 24 hours to allow your body to absorb and use the nutrients effectively.
• Light exercise is generally fine, but avoid heavy training if you feel fatigued.

Normal Responses

A mild metallic taste during or shortly after infusion is normal with certain vitamins. Slight bruising or tenderness at the injection site can occur. Some clients report a warm flush during high-dose vitamin C infusions — this is harmless and passes within minutes.

This guide covers intramuscular vitamin injections offered at Westbury Chemist, including Vitamin B12 (Hydroxocobalamin and Methylcobalamin), Vitamin D, Vitamin C, and Biotin.

Immediately After

• Keep the plaster on the injection site for at least one hour.
• You may feel a slight ache or heaviness in the muscle where the injection was given — this is normal and usually eases within a day.

First 24 Hours

• Stay hydrated and eat normally.
• Avoid heavy exercise targeting the injected muscle for 24 hours.
• If mild soreness develops, a cool compress held gently over the site can help.

Normal Side Effects

Mild soreness, slight redness, or a small bruise at the injection site are all common and resolve within a day or two. Some clients notice a temporary flush or warmth after Vitamin B12 injections.