Aftercare · Overview

After Your Treatment at Dr. Ackermann’s Practice

Specific aftercare notes for botulinum toxin, filler, HIFU, microneedling or hyaluronidase — plus shared ground rules and how to reach us for every case.

After every aesthetic-medical treatment, the same principle applies: some reactions are expected, others need medical assessment. Here you will find the specific aftercare notes for the treatment you had. If you are unsure whether something is part of the normal course: better to call once too often.

Which treatment are you looking for aftercare on?

Botulinum Toxin Type A

What to keep in mind at 4 and 24 hours, when the first effect becomes visible, when a touch-up makes sense.

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Hyaluronic Acid Filler

The normal course, what to avoid — and three symptoms that require an immediate response.

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HIFU (Focused Ultrasound)

What to avoid for 24–48 hours, why the final result takes 3–6 months.

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Microneedling, PRP and Skinbooster

Care for the first days, which active ingredients to pause — and realistic expectations for multiple sessions.

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Dissolution with Hyaluronidase

Why swelling behaves differently than after a filler treatment — and which allergic warning signs matter.

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Shared ground rules after every treatment

  • Avoid intense exercise, sauna and hot baths for at least 24 hours
  • Sun protection on the treated area — often for several weeks
  • Avoid alcohol for the first 24 hours (it dilates blood vessels)
  • Do not massage or unnecessarily touch the treated area in the first few hours
  • Mild swelling, redness or a feeling of pressure in the first few days is almost always part of the normal course
What is not part of the normal course: Symptoms that increase rather than decrease beyond the first 48–72 hours. Sudden severe pain, visual disturbances, widespread skin discoloration, shortness of breath or circulatory reactions. In such cases, please contact us immediately.

How to reach us — at any time

  • During office hours: Practice 09132 9024770
  • Outside office hours, not urgent: on-call medical service 116 117
  • Acute emergencies (shortness of breath, circulatory reaction, loss of vision): call 112 immediately

This page gives an overview of aftercare following aesthetic-medical treatments. The specific notes for your treatment can be found on the corresponding dedicated page. Individual medical counselling takes place before and after every treatment in a personal consultation.