​ LUMI EYES PRE & POST CARE ADVICE

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The treatment does not require any special preparations, a full in depth medical consultation will be done prior to any treatment commencing.​​ It is important to follow these guidelines to avoid any post treatment complications Pre Care Advice

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• Avoid alcohol 24 hours before & after treatment.

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• Avoid strong heating of the body before the treatment (solarium, saunas, direct sunlight)

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• Chemical peels and strong cosmetic products should not be used in the area where the treatment will be performed for a few days before the treatment

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• AVOID - Aspirin, NSAIDS (Ibuprofen, Aleve, Motrin etc) St John’s Wort, Vitamin E, Multivitamins, Krill Oil, Fish Oils, Flaxseed Oils, Omega-3, Gingko, Ginseng, Garlic & Glucosamine - These all thin the blood so can cause bleeding or bruising. Avoid 3 days before & after treatment.

 

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Post Care Advice

 

• Immediately following treatment it is possible that mild swelling will occur, this is normal & will subside after 24-48 hours.

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• Do not touch the injected area for a few hours & avoid make up for 24 hours.

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• Avoid sunbathing, sauna, steam room, sun-beds, extreme heat, extreme cold & exercise for 48 hours or until all the swelling has gone.

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• Avoid facials, dermaplaning, peels, laser treatments & other facial treatments for 2 weeks after treatment. Use SPF 50+ every day.

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• If you do experience any discomfort take paracetamol, for bruising use arnica cream/gel.​​

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• You should see instant results after your treatment & these results will get better in 4-6 weeks, following the recommended course of 3 treatments to achieve optimal results.​​

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• For 4 days, do not expose yourself to direct sunlight, or warm-up treatments.

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• Avoid vigorous exercise for 7 days following your procedure.

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• Chemical peels and strong cosmetic products should not be used in the area where the treatment will be performed for a few days after the treatment.

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• Avoid alcohol for 24 hours following the procedure.​

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• Maintenance treatment is suggested 6 months after final treatment in the initial course & twice a year following.

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Possible Side Effects

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• Mild swelling in the area of application.

• Slight redness and small injection marks.

• Mild bruising due to skin pricking.

• Erythema, itching, irritation.

• All forms of allergic reactions to the products used during the treatment.

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Contraindications

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• Under 18 years old

• Pregnancy and lactation period

• Allergy / hypersensitivity to the ingredients of the products

• Hypersensitivity to hyaluronic acid

• Bacterial, fungal, and viral skin infections, skin inflammation

• Active herpes, i.e., viral lesions

• Severe forms of acne requiring pharmacological treatment

• Blood coagulation disorders

• Use of anticoagulant drugs

• Skin allergies

• High susceptibility to allergies

• Damaged and irritated skin

• Connective tissue diseases

• Tendency to develop hypertrophic scars

• Tendency to develop keloids

• Sunburn

• Discontinuity of the epidermis

• Decompensated diabetes

• Neoplastic and autoimmune diseases

• Use of immunosuppressive drugs

• Use of corticosteroids (6-8 weeks)

• Oral therapy with retinoids, derivatives of vitamin A (at least 6 months break)

• Condition after surgery at the site of surgery (up to 2 months)

• Multiple melanocytic marks, numerous telangiectasias

• Condition after cryotherapy (up to 6 months)

• Skin cancers, including undergoing radiation therapy

• Chemotherapy

• Mental disorders, lack of cooperation

• Oral, long-term steroid therapy

• Psoriasis