Pre & Post Treatment Care

These guidelines are for patients who have booked a practitioner-prescribed injectable procedure at Dr Tass Clinics. They are general in nature and do not replace advice provided by your treating practitioner.

Pre-Treatment Guidelines

To support comfort and minimise common treatment-related effects:

• Normal eating and hydration on the day of the appointment is recommended.
• Attendance with minimal or no makeup is preferred, as the treatment area may be cleansed prior to treatment.
• Where medically appropriate, consideration may be given to avoiding medicines and supplements that can increase bruising, including:
  • Aspirin and anti-inflammatory medicines (such as ibuprofen), unless prescribed.
  • Supplements such as fish oil/omega-3 and vitamin E.
• Prescribed blood-thinning medicines should not be stopped unless advised by the usual treating doctor.
• Alcohol is best avoided for 48 hours prior to treatment.
• Adequate time should be allowed before significant events or travel for swelling or bruising to settle.

Post-Treatment Guidelines

To support healing and comfort:

• Makeup application should be avoided for at least one hour following treatment.
• Vigorous exercise should be avoided for 24 hours.
• Alcohol should be avoided for 48 hours following treatment.
• Rubbing or pressure on treated areas should be avoided for 24 hours; prolonged pressure may need to be avoided for up to two weeks, if advised.
• Excessive heat exposure should be avoided, and sun protection used as recommended.

Where swelling or discomfort occurs, advice may be sought from a practitioner or pharmacist regarding suitable supportive measures.

What May Be Noticed

Temporary effects may include:

• Redness.
• Swelling, particularly within the first 24–48 hours.
• Bruising or tenderness at the treatment site.
• Temporary unevenness while swelling settles.

If concerns arise or symptoms do not improve, contact with the clinic is encouraged to arrange a review.

Important — Contact Us Urgently

If severe or increasing pain, marked colour change (such as white or blue areas), blistering, progressive swelling, worsening tingling or numbness, or other concerning symptoms occur, urgent contact with the clinic is recommended

Phone: 03 9908 3737
Email: enquiries@drtass.com.au

Please include clear photos of the affected area so the clinical team can respond promptly.

Clear photographs of the affected area assist the clinical team in responding promptly.