Skin booster aftercare:
Profhilo, Rejuran and similar
Medically reviewed by Dr Sin Yong · Last reviewed · 3 min read
The hydrating booster nicknamed the Chanel injection is explained in a separate guide.
Main guide Skin booster Singapore — what it treats, who it suits, sessions, downtime and what decides the cost, by Dr Sin Yong.
Skin boosters are injected as small deposits, so small raised bumps at the injection points are expected for a few hours to a day or two. Avoid make-up for about twelve hours, skip strenuous exercise, saunas and alcohol for a day, do not massage the bumps unless told to, and protect from sun. Many people are presentable the next day.
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What should you do and avoid after skin boosters, phase by phase?
This table sets skin booster aftercare out by phase, whether the product was Profhilo, Rejuran or another injectable hydrator: straight after injection while the deposits are raised, the early phase while they flatten, and the settling phase while the skin responds. Each row lists what is expected, what to do, what to avoid and the signs that mean you should send a message.
| Phase | What is expected | What to do | What to avoid | Message or call if |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Straight after | Small raised blebs at each injection point; pinpoint bruises; mild tenderness; with polynucleotides the blebs can be more noticeable | Leave the blebs alone; gentle cleanser in the evening; sleep with the head slightly raised | Make-up over the injection points; strenuous exercise, saunas and alcohol; massaging the bumps unless you were told to; facials | Hives or swelling of the lips or tongue; a bleb that is hot, red and painful |
| Early phase | Blebs have flattened; faint bruises fading; the skin may feel slightly tight or sensitive | Normal skincare and make-up applied gently; daily sunscreen; walking and ordinary activity | Retinoids and exfoliating acids while the skin feels sensitive; energy treatments or microneedling over the same area; dental work unless agreed | Bumps that are getting larger rather than smaller; redness and heat; pain after the blebs have settled |
| Settling | Skin looks ordinary; any change in hydration and texture develops gradually over the course | Attend the review; keep a note of the product used so a later doctor knows what was injected | Mixing products from different clinics in the same area without telling each; judging a course from a single session | A firm lump that persists; a bluish tint through thin skin; asymmetry that does not settle |
The recovery pattern specific to the BAP points is pictured on Profhilo downtime, and the pattern after polynucleotide micro-injections on Rejuran downtime; how the two differ in what they are for is explained on Profhilo vs Rejuran.
