When to Contact Us
What is normal after a non-surgical treatment, and what needs a call.
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When to Contact Us
What is normal after a non-surgical treatment, and what needs a call.
Your aftercare guide
Your treatment's aftercare guide has the full list of what to avoid, what is normal, and when to contact us.
Find your aftercare guideWhat to Expect
- Normal: mild redness, swelling, tenderness, small bumps and some bruising, settling over a few days
- Call us the same day: unusual or increasing pain, skin turning white, dusky or mottled, blurred or changed vision, spreading redness or warmth, or a rash or swelling beyond the treated area
- Call 999: difficulty breathing or swallowing, or signs of a severe allergic reaction
Frequently Asked Questions
Who do I call?
In office hours, the hospital on 0131 376 3785 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm). For anything life-threatening, 999. The out-of-hours nurse advice line is for the first days after surgery and is not the right route for non-surgical treatments; if you are worried outside office hours, use NHS 24 on 111.
Next Steps
- Keep your aftercare guide to hand for the warning signs
- Ring us the same day about anything on the call-us list
- Call 999 for breathing or swallowing difficulty or a severe allergic reaction