Post-biostimulator aftercare instructions: patient template
Post-biostimulator instructions exist for two reasons: to help the patient get through the first few days calmly and to make them recognize, without hesitation, what is not normal. Patients who leave the clinic without a clear sheet of paper tend to look for answers in groups and videos, and what they read there is not always compatible with the professional's approach.
The template on this page is generic by class, to hand out printed or send as a PDF. It contains no technique, dose or brand. For the context of the procedure, see biostimulators: overview and the general text on post-procedure instructions.
When should you use this template?
At the end of the session, handed over and discussed with the patient. Resend it by message the same day so they can reread it calmly. Use it together with the informed consent form signed beforehand.
What about massage?
This is the most common question, even for specific products. The honest answer is: it depends on the product and the professional's approach. Some instructions include massaging the area on a set schedule, others do not. That is why the template leaves a field for you to write exactly what applies to the case, and warns the patient not to massage on their own. Follow the label of the product used and your clinical approach.
What usually happens over time?
| Period | What usually happens | Note |
|---|---|---|
| First days | Swelling, tenderness, redness, possible bruising | Generally subside within days; varies by area |
| 1 to 2 weeks | Initial swelling goes away; the effect may seem to have "disappeared" | Normal: the collagen effect has not formed yet |
| Weeks to months | Gradual improvement in firmness and skin quality, to varying degrees | Individual; may require more than one session |
| Follow-up | Review on the agreed date | To assess progress and decide the next stage |
What can never be missing?
- What is normal in the first few days, in plain language.
- What to do and what to avoid, with timeframes agreed with the professional.
- Whether or not there is massage, and how, when and for how long.
- That the effect is gradual and that the initial swelling is not the result.
- Warning signs and when to seek immediate care.
- That lumps can appear, even late, and that the patient should report them rather than fiddle with them.
- The professional's contact, follow-up date and the name of who handles emergencies.
Post-biostimulator instructions template
Where can you learn more?
For the patient who asks whether the face "will stay like this", see aftercare after a biostimulator and does a biostimulator make the face swell. For how to handle lumps, the text nodules after a biostimulator details the reasoning, and the nodule entry summarizes the concept.
Frequently asked questions
Can a biostimulator make the face swell after the injection?
Yes, swelling is common in the first few days, due to the injection itself and the tissue reaction. It generally subsides within days, and the collagen-stimulating effect appears later, gradually. Swelling that grows, hurts a lot or comes with fever should be reported to the professional.
Do I need to massage my face after a biostimulator?
Only if the professional instructs you to. Some instructions include massage, with a specific technique and timing according to the product label and the professional's approach, and others do not. Massaging on your own or outside what was advised can worsen the result.
Which signs require immediate contact after a biostimulator?
Severe and increasing pain, pallor or purplish patches on the skin, blisters, vision changes, fever, spreading redness and painful lumps. These signs call for immediate contact with the professional or urgent care.