What to Expect After Your Aesthetic Treatment: A Guide to Recovery & Results

Whether it’s your first time having aesthetic treatment or you’re exploring something new, it’s completely normal to have questions about what to expect afterwards. At Hedonia, we believe in clear, honest communication so you feel informed every step of the way — including what happens after you leave the clinic.

This guide covers common post-treatment experiences, aftercare tips, and when to get in touch.

🕒 Immediate After-Effects: What’s Normal?

Most non-surgical aesthetic procedures involve minimal downtime, but you may still notice short-term effects, including:

• Redness – especially after microneedling, PRP, or chemical peels

• Swelling or puffiness – particularly after dermal fillers

• Mild tenderness or bruising – common in treated areas like lips or under-eyes

• Pinpoint bleeding – occasionally seen with microneedling or injections

• Tightness or dryness – after skin treatments like peels or resurfacing

These effects usually settle within 24–72 hours, though some filler-related swelling or bruising can last up to a week.

💡 Aftercare Tips for Optimal Healing

Each treatment has tailored aftercare advice, but general best practices include:

• Keep the area clean and avoid touching it unnecessarily

• No makeup for at least 12 hours after injectable or microneedling treatments

• Avoid heat and sweating (e.g. saunas, steam rooms, intense workouts) for 24–48 hours

• Sleep with your head slightly elevated if swelling is expected

• Stay hydrated and avoid alcohol for 24 hours, especially after injectable treatments

• Use SPF consistently, especially after skin resurfacing or regenerative treatments

We provide specific aftercare instructions at Hedonia for each procedure, and we’re always here to answer questions if anything feels unclear.

📈 When Will I See Results?

Results vary depending on the treatment type and your individual skin or hair concerns. Here’s a general guide:

Treatment	When You May Notice Results
Botulinum toxin	4–14 days
Dermal fillers	Immediate, with best results after 1–2 weeks
PRP (skin or hair)	Gradual over 6–12 weeks, cumulative
Polynucleotides	Subtle at first, building over 4–6 weeks
Microneedling	First glow in 1 week, collagen in 4–6 weeks
Exosomes	Early improvement in 2–4 weeks

Multiple sessions may be needed depending on your treatment plan.

🚩 When to Contact the Clinic

While complications are rare, always reach out if you experience:

• Increasing pain or swelling after 48 hours

• Skin discolouration that looks dusky, white, or blotchy

• Signs of infection (fever, pus, spreading redness)

• Visual changes or dizziness (especially after facial injections)

  
  

At Hedonia, patient safety is paramount. We offer clear guidance and urgent follow-up where needed — you’re never left to figure things out alone.

💬 Final Thoughts

Aesthetic treatments should feel empowering, not confusing. At Hedonia, we’re committed to guiding you through not just the procedure, but the full healing and results journey too.

If you have any questions before or after your treatment, we’re only a message away.