How long do volume enhancement treatments take to set in position? When will I see results?
Volume enhancement treatments are instant, so you can see a visible result immediately after treatment. It can take up to 4 weeks for the treatment to take full effect.
We often advise patients that they should drink plenty of water to stay hydrated after treatment, as the treatment itself is water-binding. The skin is the last organ that water goes to, so staying well hydrated can also have an effect of the result of the volume enhancement treatment.
After volume enhancement treatment there is initial swelling (and potential bruising) that can last up to 2 weeks post treatment.
Clinical studies have shown that 4 weeks is the peak effect for volume enhancement treatments. We don’t want to disrupt the treatment process so we advise our patients to be gentle when they cleanse their skin over the next couple of days after treatment, no facials, lasers, waxing, anything to the face for 2 weeks after treatment. We also advise you to avoid excessive hot temperatures such as saunas, steam rooms and hot yoga for 2 weeks after treatment, too. In addition, we recommend no exercise for 24 hours. All of these precautions will help the treatment to “set in the face”.
If you would like more specific information about volume enhancement treatments, book a consultation with a Cityskin clinician today.