Aftercare at home
Lumi Glow
A PLT exosome sheet mask for hydration at home, once your practitioner says it is time.
5 × 28 g masks
The treatment
Your treatment, step by step.
What happens before, during and after a Lumi treatment, and how to look after your skin.
Five stages.
From choosing a practitioner to keeping your results. Select a stage.
Stage 1 · Find a practitioner
Choose a qualified practitioner.
Lumi injectables are given only by qualified healthcare practitioners. A good clinic will be happy to answer your questions first.
- A qualified, insured practitioner
- A clean, professional clinic
- Genuine stock from LPG Clinics Wholesale
- Time to talk before you book
Stage 1 of 5
Stage 2 · Consultation
Talk it through first.
Your practitioner looks at your skin, asks about your health and agrees a plan with you before any treatment.
- Your medical history and medicines
- Allergies, including fish and shellfish
- What you would like to improve
- Consent, and photos if you agree
Stage 2 of 5
Stage 3 · Treatment day
A short appointment.
Small amounts of product are placed in the skin with a fine needle or cannula. Numbing cream may be used for comfort.
- Skin cleansed first
- Numbing cream if needed
- Small, precise placements
- Aftercare explained before you leave
Stage 3 of 5
Stage 4 · The weeks after
Results build.
Some swelling is normal and usually settles within 7 to 14 days. Over the following weeks, the skin renews.
- Follow the aftercare advice
- Wear SPF every day
- Keep skin hydrated
- Your next session, about 4 weeks on
Stage 4 of 5
Stage 5 · Keep your results
Maintain over time.
Dermaren recommends repeating the under-eye course twice a year. For the face, repeat as your practitioner advises.
- Repeat courses as advised
- Lumi masks at home between sessions
- Daily SPF
- A gentle skincare routine
Stage 5 of 5
How a course runs.
Dermaren’s recommended courses. Your practitioner will tailor the plan to your skin.
Under-eyeLumi Eyes, Lumi Eyes Pro
- Week 0
- Week 4
- Week 8
- About 6 months
FaceLumi Face, Lumi Naju
- Week 0
- Week 4
- Week 8, if advised
- Repeat to maintain
Results build across the weeks after each session
Lumi 10.0 and RH Collagen: course to be confirmed from Dermaren’s instructions for use. The masks are used at home.
Aftercare.
What to avoid after an injectable treatment. Your practitioner may give you more specific advice.
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24 h
No alcohol
Give the skin a day to settle.
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48 h
No make-up
Keep the treated area clean.
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A few days
Avoid direct sun
Wear SPF every day.
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One week
No heat or pools
Avoid the gym, saunas, pools and hot baths.
What’s normal, and when to call.
Normal after treatment
- Swelling, usually settling within 7 to 14 days
- Redness and small raised marks where the product was placed
- Mild tenderness or bruising
Contact your practitioner if
- Pain, swelling or redness gets worse rather than better
- The area feels hot, or you feel unwell
- You notice anything that worries you
If you have trouble breathing or swelling of the face or throat, call 999. Report side effects through the MHRA Yellow Card scheme.
Questions about treatment.
Does it hurt?
Most people feel a little discomfort. Your practitioner may use numbing cream to make you more comfortable.
How many sessions will I need?
Usually three for the under-eye, four weeks apart and repeated twice a year. For the face, usually two to three sessions about four weeks apart.
When will I see results?
Results build over the weeks after each session and across the course. Individual results vary.
Who should not have treatment?
Polynucleotide products are not suitable for anyone with a fish or shellfish allergy. Your practitioner will go through your medical history first.
Ask your practitioner about Lumi.
Lumi treatments are given only by qualified practitioners. Ask your clinic whether they use the Lumi series.
Information on this page is general and is not medical advice. Injectable products are given only by qualified practitioners. Individual results vary.