Pre & Post Treatment Information

MASSAGE TREATMENTS

Try to stay hydrated before your session and avoid caffeine or alcohol.
Eating heavily before your appointment can make you feel bloated and uncomfortable, opt for a light snack instead or leave a 2 hour gap after eating a full meal.
Dress in something comfortable, if you are unsure what to wear for your session please don't hesitate to get in touch beforehand. Consider whether you need to remove any jewellery and bring a clip or tie for longer hair.
Take a warm (not hot) bath/shower, apply deodorant as normal but avoid applying lotions or oils to the areas of treatment.
Stay out of the sun.
Communicate your needs and any areas of concern with your therapist, the more information we have the better.

Massage can often make you feel fatigued, achy and flu like - this is very normal. Temporary redness and some swelling is also a normal inflammatory healing response.
Your body needs lots of water, staying hydrated post massage will help your body recover and assist in flushing out lactic acid, metabolic waste and toxins. Avoiding caffeine and alcohol will help this process as will eating a balanced healthy meal.
Avoid sunbathing/sunbeds for 24hours after your treatment.
Taking a warm (not hot) salt bath or shower a few hours after your appointment can further boost the circulatory effects of your treatment.
A good rest is also very important, we are all busier than ever and it can often be difficult to take time out, listen to your body and try to relax afterwards wherever possible.
Gentle stretching is often recommended after massage - but you will be given advice on the time frame that is suitable for you by your therapist, as this will help your body to stay supple between sessions.

HOW TO PREPARE FOR MY APPOINTMENT

ONE WEEK BEFORE
To minimise bruising avoid blood thinning medications, asprin, ibruprofen, or similar products. Avoid fish oil supplements, St Johns Wort, Garlic, Ginkko Biloba, and Vitamin E for 1 week prior to your treatment and . Try to eat leafy green vegetables to boost your Vitamin K and reduce your salt intake.
48 HOURS BEFORE
Avoid using any intense or abrasive products on your treatment area for at least 2 days prior to treatment, this includes things like waxing, bleaching, acids, retinoids etc. as the skin needs time to recover appropriately ready for your treatment.
24 HOURS BEFORE
Stay hydrated before your session and avoid drinking caffeine. Alcohol & Heavy Exercise should be avoided for at least 24 hours before your appointment.
Stay out of the sun.
DAY OF TREATMENT
Try to arrive at your appointment with clean skin and without makeup or products on the skin.
Ensure that you have eaten appropriately so that you are less likely to feel faint or unwell.
Dress in something comfortable and be mindful that you may need remove piercings/jewellery and bring a clip/tie for longer hair.
Communicate all health information and any areas of concern with your therapist, the more information we have the better.

AFTER YOUR APPOINTMENT

Avoid laying/bending down for a minimum of four hours after your appointment. Any strenuous exercise should be avoided for at least 12 hours after your appointment.
Avoid touching or rubbing treated areas. Make up and beauty products should be avoided at injection sites until healed to prevent infection.
If any bruising/swelling occurs please avoid touching or rubbing the area. You can apply a gel or ice pack but please avoid applying lots of pressure.
Avoid alcohol for a minimum of 48 hours.
Avoid sunbathing, hot tubs, sauna or tanning beds until your injections are healed and any swelling has subsided. Extreme cold conditions should also be avoided.
Avoid other aesthetics/beauty treatments, facials, waxing etc for a minimum of two weeks.
Aesthetic treatments often need time to settle so please plan your treatment time accordingly around any social events. Your body needs time to rest and recover.
If you have any concerns please contact you practitioner.