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Potential Risks and Side effects

Cosmetic Medical Procedures – Important Information

At Enhance Enrich Refine – Aesthetics by Tam, patient safety, education and informed consent are a priority.

 

All cosmetic medical procedures involve risks, side effects and downtime, and individual results may vary.

A full consultation will occur prior to treatment to discuss suitability, expected outcomes, risks, aftercare requirements and any relevant medical history.

Potential Risks & Side Effects

Cosmetic medical procedures may carry risks and side effects including but not limited to:

  • ​Bruising 

  • Swelling

  • Redness

  • Tenderness or discomfort

  • Bleeding

  • Infection

  • Allergic reaction

  • Asymmetry

  • Lumpiness or irregularity

  • Migration of product

  • Delayed healing

  • Skin sensitivity

  • Headache

  • Dryness

  • Vascular compromise or occlusion

  • Skin injury including necrosis

  • In rare cases, more serious complications including vision impairment or blindness may occur.

If you experience increasing pain, blanching, unusual swelling, skin discolouration, signs of infection or any concerning symptoms, seek urgent medical attention and contact the clinic immediately.

General Aftercare Advice

After your procedure you may experience temporary swelling, redness or bruising. This is common and usually settles over several days.

For the first 24–48 hours, clients are generally advised to:

Avoid strenuous exercise
Avoid excessive heat including saunas and hot showers
Avoid alcohol where possible
Avoid excessive touching or pressure to the treated area
Follow all individual aftercare instructions provided during consultation

Healing times and outcomes vary between individuals.

Suitability & Consultation

Not all procedures are suitable for every person. Treatment recommendations are based on clinical assessment, medical history and individual goals.

Results vary between individuals and no outcome can be guaranteed.

A personalised consultation including discussion of risks, side effects, suitability and aftercare will occur prior to any treatment being undertaken.

👩‍⚕️ Registered Nurse Cosmetic Clinic
📍 Hervey Bay, QLD
📩 Contact us to arrange a consultation with Aesthetics by Tam

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