Why post-treatment care is crucial
At 360° Aesthetics we see the same pattern over and over: patients who follow post-treatment recommendations get better and longer-lasting results. The care you take in the first 24-72 hours can make the difference between an excellent and an average result.
This guide covers essential care for the most popular treatments.
After Botox
First 4-6 hours:
- ✅ Remain upright, don't lie down
- ✅ Don't massage or rub the treated area
- ✅ Make soft facial expressions (helps distribute the product)
- ❌ Avoid intense exercise
- ❌ Don't wear tight caps or helmets over the forehead
First 24 hours:
- ❌ Avoid saunas, jacuzzis and extreme heat exposure
- ❌ Don't drink alcohol in excess
- ❌ Don't lie on the treated area
First week:
- ✅ Attend your review at 14 days
- ✅ Report any persistent asymmetry
- ✅ Keep skin hydrated
After Hyaluronic Acid Fillers
First 24 hours:
- ✅ Apply gentle local cold (10 minutes, rest 20) to reduce swelling
- ❌ Don't massage the area unless your doctor indicates
- ❌ Avoid heavy makeup on the treated area
- ❌ Don't exercise intensely
- ❌ Avoid extreme heat and direct sun exposure
First 48-72 hours:
- ❌ Don't drink alcohol
- ❌ Avoid dental procedures (extreme mouth opening can move the product)
- ❌ Don't lie face down
First 2 weeks:
- ❌ Avoid aggressive facial treatments
- ✅ Attend your review for fine adjustments
- ✅ Use SPF 30+ sunscreen daily
When to call your doctor:
- Excessive swelling that doesn't go down in 3-4 days
- Intense pain or color changes in the area
- Significant asymmetry or visible lumps
After Morpheus 8 / Radiofrequency
First 24 hours:
- ✅ Apply gentle local cold
- ✅ Use fragrance-free gentle cleanser
- ✅ Keep skin hydrated with recommended cream
- ❌ Don't use makeup until redness subsides
- ❌ Avoid direct sun exposure
First 3-5 days:
- ❌ Don't use products with retinoic acid, glycolic or vitamin C
- ❌ Avoid exfoliants
- ✅ Use SPF 50+ sunscreen religiously
- ✅ Drink plenty of water to help collagen production
First 2 weeks:
- ❌ Avoid saunas, jacuzzis and intense exercise
- ✅ Attend your scheduled follow-up
- ✅ Follow your doctor-recommended skincare routine
After PDO Threads
First 24 hours:
- ✅ Apply gentle local cold to reduce swelling
- ❌ Don't make exaggerated facial expressions (wide smile, forced yawns)
- ❌ Avoid makeup on entry points
- ❌ Don't massage the treated area
5-5-5 rule:
- Gently massage the treated area 5 minutes, 5 times a day, for 5 days. This helps prevent asymmetries and promotes thread integration.
First 2 weeks:
- ❌ Avoid dental treatments
- ❌ Don't exercise intensely
- ❌ Avoid sleeping face down
- ✅ Sleep with head slightly elevated
First month:
- ❌ Avoid sauna, jacuzzi and facial massages
- ❌ Don't wear tight hats or glasses over the treated area
After HIFU
First 24 hours:
- ✅ Resume normal activities immediately
- ✅ Use SPF 30+ sunscreen
- ✅ Keep skin hydrated
- ❌ Don't exfoliate
First week:
- ❌ Avoid extreme heat
- ✅ Drink water abundantly
- ✅ Attend your review
After DiamondGlow / Hydrafacial
First 24 hours:
- ✅ Apply SPF 30+ sunscreen
- ❌ Don't use heavy makeup for the first hours
- ❌ Avoid products with strong actives (retinol, acids)
- ✅ Maintain your usual skincare routine
There's no real downtime: you can resume activities immediately.
General tips for all treatments
- Hydrate abundantly — water helps recovery
- Sunscreen always — treatments make skin more sun-sensitive
- Follow your recommended routine — use only products your doctor indicates
- Attend your reviews — they're free at 360° Aesthetics
- Communicate any questions — better to ask than assume
- Avoid tobacco — smoking delays healing and reduces results
- Don't combine treatments without medical authorization
Need post-treatment advice?
If you have questions about care after any treatment, contact us directly via WhatsApp. Our medical team is available to answer questions and attend to any urgency.
24/7 WhatsApp: +52 1 (663) 322 4448 Phone: +52 664 912 0125