before + aftercare
before + aftercare
At Joy by Sophie, your care doesn’t start and end in the appointment, it’s an ongoing, supportive process, we specialise in neurodivergent-friendly and anxiety-aware aesthetic treatments in Manchester, creating a calm, supportive environment for every patient.
This page is here to guide you through everything you need to know before and after your aesthetic treatment, helping you feel prepared, safe, and confident every step of the way.
Whether you’re visiting for anti-wrinkle injections, dermal filler, skin boosters or polynucleotides, you’ll find clear, gentle guidance tailored to support your skin and your experience.
If you ever feel unsure, overwhelmed, or just need a little reassurance - I’m always here!
You want to stay looking sweet don’t you?
There’s no such thing as a silly question here — your comfort and understanding always come first.
Avoid alcohol 24 hours before treatment
Avoid blood thinning medications (if medically safe to do so)
Arrive with clean skin (no makeup if possible)
Eat beforehand to reduce risk of feeling faint
Let me know about any illness, cold sores, or skin irritation
Before your Appointment
after your Appointment
Avoid touching the area for 6 hours
No makeup for 12–24 hours
Avoid alcohol, exercise, and heat (hot showers) for 24 hours
Avoid steam rooms, swimming pools and saunas for 7 days
Expect mild swelling, redness, or bruising
Results may take time to fully settle depending on treatment
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Avoid lying down for 4 hours
Avoid massaging the area
Results develop over 2 weeks
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Swelling and bruising is common
May feel hard/lumpy for the first 2 weeks
Avoid pressure on area
Final results after 2–4 weeks
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Small bumps may be visible initially
Skin improves gradually over weeks
Hydration is key
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Avoid touching your skin unnecessarily for the first 24 hours
Do not apply makeup for at least 24 hours
Avoid active skincare (retinoids, acids, exfoliants) for 3–5 days
Keep your skin hydrated with gentle, barrier-supporting products
Avoid heat (saunas, hot showers), exercise, and sweating for 24–48 hours
Avoid direct sun exposure and wear SPF daily
TREATMENT SPECIFIC CARE
WHEN TO CONTACT ME
If you experience any of the following, please contact me:
Increasing pain or swelling
Signs of infection such as redness, heat from the injection site or treatment area, itching, or discharge.
Unusual skin changes
Any concerns about your results
You can message me directly on WhatsApp and I’ll always get back to you as soon as possible.
