Information about our range of treatments

Botulinum toxin, hyaluronic acid, collagen booster, microneedling, PRP

Please read carefully, especially the before and aftercare and the undesirable side effects of your desired treatment!

Botulinum toxin

PREVENTION

1 week before treatment:
– do not take any blood-thinning medication such as ASA (aspirin), NSAIDs (e.g. ibuprofen, diclofenac, Voltaren, Ponstan)

1 day before the treatment:
– No alcohol, little caffeine

On the day of treatment:
– it is best to appear for treatment without make-up

AFTERCARE

Observe the following during the first 4-5 hours :
– Do not apply make-up
– Do not lie flat, keep your upper body upright
– Do not bend upside down, do not apply pressure to the treated areas

Observe the following for 24 hours :
– No sport/sauna/solarium/direct sunlight

Please note: a follow-up treatment/check-up with botulinum toxin is free of charge within 10 to 14 days. An additional fee may be charged for late follow-up checks.

UNSUITABLE PERSONS

– Persons under the age of 18
– Pregnant women or mothers who are breastfeeding
– Acute infection or fever
– Acute inflammation/skin disease at the area to be treated (e.g. herpes simplex, acne pustules, weeping eczema)

– People with allergies to product components (e.g. albumin)
– People suffering from myasthenia gravis, myopathy, Lambert-Eaton syndrome
– People taking aminoglycoside antibiotics (e.g. gentamicin, neomycin)

RISKS AND SIDE EFFECTS

Frequent:

– Swelling, redness at the puncture sites and bruising are normal and disappear within a short time
– Headache and feeling of tension

Rare:

– Asymmetries
– Herpes outbreak – take antiviral medication (e.g. Valtrex/Aciclovir) without delay

Very rare:

– Slight numbness
– Inflammation and allergic reaction
– Drooping eyelid after crow’s feet and/or eyebrows
– Eyebrow drop after forehead and/or frown lines
– Restriction in pronunciation and mouth closure after lip flip

Hyaluronic acid

PREVENTION

1 week before treatment:
– do not take any blood-thinning medication such as ASA (aspirin), NSAIDs (e.g. ibuprofen, diclofenac, Voltaren, Ponstan)

1 day before the treatment:
– No alcohol, little caffeine

On the day of treatment:
– it is best to appear for treatment without make-up

AFTERCARE

Observe the following during the first 6 hours :
– Do not apply make-up

AFTERCARE

Observe the following points for 48 hours :
– Do not apply pressure to the treated areas, cooling allowed if necessary
– No direct sunlight, sport, sauna, solarium
– Avoid alcohol and smoking
– Make sure you drink enough fluids, min. 2-3 L/day

Observe the following for 1 week :
– We recommend gentle massaging after lip injections with hyaluronic acid for the next 3-5 days

UNSUITABLE PERSONS

– Persons under the age of 18
– Pregnant women or mothers who are breastfeeding
– Acute infection or fever
– Acute inflammation at the site to be treated (e.g. herpes simplex, acne pustules, weeping eczema)

RISKS AND SIDE EFFECTS

Frequent:

– Short-term numbness due to the local anesthetic
– Nodules, irregularities and asymmetries
– Redness, swelling and bruising

Rare:

– Filler migration, migration
– Infections
– Tyndall effect
– Herpes outbreak

Very rare:

– Necrosis/blindness
– Allergic reaction

Microneedling

PREVENTION

2 weeks before the treatment:
– Cosmetic products that increase skin sensitivity must be discontinued!

1 week before treatment:
– do not take any blood-thinning medication such as ASA (aspirin), NSAIDs (e.g. ibuprofen, diclofenac, Voltaren, Ponstan)

1 day before the treatment:
– No alcohol, little caffeine

On the day of treatment:
– appear for treatment without make-up

AFTERCARE

Observe the following during the first 6 hours :
– Do not apply make-up

Observe the following points for 2 weeks :
– No direct sunlight, solarium, sauna, apply SPF 50 sunscreen daily
– No sport/swimming/bathing, no hot showers
– No laser treatment of the treated area(s).
– Avoidvitamin A-containing and acid peels/products
– Avoid alcohol and smoking
–Avoid NSAIDs for pain (e.g. ibuprofen, diclofenac, Voltaren, Ponstan)

UNSUITABLE PERSONS

– for acute infection/fever (e.g. flu, cold)
– People with an acute inflammation/skin disease on the area to be treated (e.g. herpes simplex, acne pustules, weeping eczema)
– People who use acne medication/cream and have stopped less than 6 months ago (e.g. isotretinoin, Roaccutane, Tretinac)

RISKS AND SIDE EFFECTS

– Redness, swelling and possibly small bruises
– in the course of time, feeling of tension and peeling of the skin, worsening of spots
– Pigmentation spots, especially in people with dark skin types who are prone to hyperpigmentation
– Herpes outbreak – take antiviral medication (e.g. Valtrex, Acyclovir) immediately

PRP – autologous blood treatment

1 week before treatment:
– do not take any blood-thinning medication such as ASA (aspirin), NSAIDs (e.g. ibuprofen, diclofenac, Voltaren, Ponstan)

1 day before the treatment:
– No alcohol, little caffeine

On the day of treatment:
– it is best to appear for treatment without make-up

On the day of treatment for hair treatment:
– Come with freshly washed hair
– Do not apply any hair products such as hairspray, hair oil, etc.

AFTERCARE

Observe the following during the first 24 hours :
– No make-up, no headgear, wear a motorcycle helmet
– No sport/swimming/bathing
– Avoid washing your hair, use shampoos without sodium lauryn sulfate 8weakens the hair follicles)

– No heat such as hot shower water, direct sunlight, solarium, sauna, etc.

AFTERCARE

Observe the following points for 48 hours :
– No contact with non-disinfected/sterile surfaces such as hands, cap, motorcycle helmet, etc.
– No sport/swimming/bathing
– Do not wash your hair – it is best to use gentle hair growth-promoting shampoos with caffeine afterwards. – No heat, e.g. hot shower water, direct sunlight, solarium, sauna, etc.

Observe the following points for 2 weeks : – Avoid alcohol

– Avoidsmoking
– If possible, do not cool the treated area
– If possible, do not take medication to relieve swelling and pain

UNSUITABLE PERSONS

RISKS AND SIDE EFFECTS

COLLAGEN BOOSTER

Collagen booster injection quantity

The quantity recommended by Skkins for the desired result is a non-binding guideline and does not guarantee a specific result.

Durability/duration of action of the body’s own collagen

Skkins does not guarantee the shelf life of the injected product/result, as this can vary greatly from person to person. skkins accepts no responsibility for premature dismantling and offers no financial compensation for this.

1 week before treatment:
– do not take any blood-thinning medication such as ASA (aspirin), NSAIDs (e.g. ibuprofen, diclofenac, Voltaren, Ponstan)

1 day before the treatment:
– No alcohol, little caffeine

On the day of treatment:
– appear for treatment without make-up

AFTERCARE

Observe the following during the first 6 hours :
– Do not apply make-up, do not touch puncture sites, at most touch with disinfected hands

Observe the following for 1 week :

– 5x5x5: massage the treated areas intensively and thoroughly 5 times a day for 5 minutes each time for 5 days!
– Avoid direct sunlight, solarium, sauna

Observe the following for 6 weeks:
– Take high doses of vitamin C (at least 1000mg) daily, also available from us as a vital substance infusion
– Avoid nicotine as far as possible, alcohol allowed in moderate quantities

UNSUITABLE PERSONS

– No treatment for acute infection/fever (e.g. flu, cold)
– People with an acute inflammation/skin disease on the area to be treated (e.g. herpes simplex, acne pustules, weeping eczema)
– People who use acne medication/cream and stopped less than 6 months ago (e.g. isotretinoin, Roaccutane, Tretinac)
– Pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with an autoimmune disease
– People after a thread lift < 3 months, silicone or other implants
– Persons with allergies to product components (cellulose, lidocaine, poly-L-lactic acid, mannitol)
– People who have to take antibiotics and high doses of cortisone (> 7.5mg/day)

RISKS AND SIDE EFFECTS

Frequent:

– Short-term numbness due to the local anesthetic
– Redness, swelling and bruising

Rare:

– Herpes outbreak – In the event of a herpes outbreak, take antiviral medication immediately (e.g. Valtrex, Acyclovir)
– Infection
– Redness, swelling and bruising

Very rare:

– Necrosis, blindness
– Allergic reaction, shock
– Granuloma formation (nodules)

Attention, this is not a complete list. In the event of signs of an allergic reaction such as shortness of breath, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, please contact us immediately during opening hours. Outside opening hours, please call the number directly:

Luzerner Kantonsspital
Emergency Centre 24/7
Haus 31
Spitalstrasse
6000 Lucerne 16
Telephone +41 41 205 11 11