After your appointment
What to do after my treatment
Please read the general aftercare instructions first, then select your treatment below. These instructions are designed to support safe recovery after treatment at The Women’s Health Clinic.
General aftercare
Common instructions after all treatments
This page is designed to support your recovery after treatment. It does not replace your consultation, clinical aftercare instructions or personalised advice from your clinician.
Mild redness, swelling, tenderness, sensitivity, bruising or spotting may occur after some treatments. The expected recovery depends on the treatment performed, the treatment area and your individual response.
If symptoms are severe, rapidly worsening, or you feel you need urgent medical care, please seek emergency or urgent medical help. Do not wait for the clinic to respond.
Urgent safety advice
Call 999 or seek urgent care if you have:
Difficulty breathing, chest pain, collapse, fainting or symptoms of a severe allergic reaction, including swelling of the lips, tongue or throat.
Heavy or uncontrolled bleeding, or bleeding that makes you feel faint, weak or unwell.
Severe pain that is rapidly worsening or not controlled by simple measures.
Fever, chills, spreading redness, heat, offensive discharge or symptoms suggesting a significant infection.
Difficulty passing urine, inability to pass urine, or any symptom that feels urgent or unsafe.
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Post-treatment instructions
Vaginal PRP
Vaginal PRP uses a sample of your own blood, which is processed and used as part of your treatment. Aftercare focuses on comfort, reducing irritation and allowing the treated area to settle.
Essential aftercare
For the first few days after treatment:
Avoid sexual intercourse, internal products and vaginal insertion for the period advised by your clinician, commonly at least 48 hours.
Keep the area clean and dry. Showering is usually fine, but avoid hot baths immediately after treatment.
Wear loose, comfortable clothing and breathable underwear to reduce friction.
Avoid vigorous exercise, cycling, horse riding, heavy sweating, saunas, steam rooms, swimming and hot tubs for 24–48 hours, or as advised.
Do not apply creams, oils, perfumes, intimate washes or unadvised products to the treatment area.
A pantyliner may be helpful if you notice mild spotting or discharge.
Expected recovery
What can be normal:
Mild tenderness, pressure, swelling, bruising or sensitivity can occur after treatment.
Light spotting can occur. This should be mild and settle.
Most mild symptoms improve over the following hours to days.
Eat and drink normally. Staying hydrated may support recovery.
Use simple pain relief only if suitable for you. Do not take medication you have been advised to avoid.
Continue prescribed medication unless your prescribing clinician or clinic team has advised otherwise.
When to seek help
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If you have severe pain, heavy bleeding, fever, feeling very unwell, difficulty passing urine, or rapidly worsening symptoms, seek urgent medical care, call 999 if it is an emergency, or use NHS 111/out-of-hours urgent care where appropriate. For non-urgent aftercare questions, contact The Women’s Health Clinic during opening hours.
Post-treatment instructions
Vaginal Exosomes
Vaginal Exosomes is an intimate regenerative treatment. Aftercare focuses on allowing the treated tissues to settle, reducing irritation, and lowering avoidable infection risk.
Essential aftercare
For the first few days after treatment:
Keep the treatment area clean and dry for the first 24–48 hours.
Avoid sexual intercourse, vaginal penetration and internal products for 5–7 days, or until comfortable, unless your clinician has advised otherwise.
Avoid tampons or menstrual cups for at least 48 hours.
Avoid hot baths, jacuzzis, saunas, steam rooms and swimming pools for 48 hours.
Wear loose cotton underwear and comfortable clothing.
Avoid perfumed soaps, intimate washes, scented sanitary products, creams, oils or unadvised intimate products.
Avoid strenuous exercise, cycling, spinning, horse riding and heavy lifting for 48 hours.
Gentle walking is fine.
Maintain good hydration.
Expected recovery
What can be normal:
Mild swelling or tenderness.
Slight spotting or light discharge.
Temporary sensitivity or irritation.
Mild cramping or pelvic heaviness.
Increased awareness of the treated area for a few days.
These symptoms should gradually improve within several days.
Pain relief and medication
Medication guidance:
You may take paracetamol if needed for discomfort, if suitable for you.
Avoid anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen or naproxen for 48 hours unless medically advised.
Continue prescribed medication unless your GP, specialist, prescribing clinician or clinic team has advised otherwise.
Healing and results
What to expect over time:
Exosome treatment is intended to support tissue repair and regenerative response.
Some patients notice gradual changes over several weeks.
Improvements may continue to develop over 6–12 weeks.
Results vary between individuals.
Follow-up
Please attend your scheduled follow-up appointment so your clinician can review healing, response and next steps.
When to seek help
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Seek help if you have heavy bleeding, severe or worsening pain, fever or chills, offensive-smelling discharge, rapidly increasing redness or swelling, difficulty passing urine, or any symptom that feels severe, rapidly worsening or unsafe.
If symptoms are severe, rapidly worsening, or you feel you need urgent medical care, do not wait for the clinic to respond. Call 999 for life-threatening symptoms, attend the nearest Emergency Department if emergency assessment is needed, or use NHS 111 / urgent treatment services for urgent non-life-threatening concerns. Contact The Women’s Health Clinic for routine aftercare questions, appointment queries or non-urgent concerns during opening hours.
Post-treatment instructions
Intimate Polynucleotides
Intimate Polynucleotides is an intimate regenerative injectable treatment. Aftercare focuses on allowing the treated tissues to settle, reducing irritation, and lowering avoidable infection risk.
Essential aftercare
For the first few days after treatment:
Keep the treatment area clean and dry for the first 24–48 hours.
Avoid touching, rubbing, pressing or massaging the treated area unless specifically advised by your clinician.
Avoid sexual intercourse, vaginal penetration and internal products for 5–7 days, or until comfortable, unless your clinician has advised otherwise.
Avoid tampons or menstrual cups for at least 48 hours.
Avoid hot baths, jacuzzis, saunas, steam rooms and swimming pools for 48 hours.
Wear loose cotton underwear and comfortable clothing.
Avoid perfumed soaps, intimate washes, scented sanitary products, creams, oils or unadvised intimate products.
Avoid strenuous exercise, cycling, spinning, horse riding and heavy lifting for 48 hours.
Gentle walking is fine.
Maintain good hydration.
Expected recovery
What can be normal:
Mild swelling, tenderness or redness.
Small bumps, firmness or temporary texture changes at injection points.
Mild bruising or pinpoint marks.
Temporary sensitivity or irritation.
Slight spotting or light discharge.
Increased awareness of the treated area for a few days.
These symptoms should gradually improve over the following days.
Pain relief and medication
Medication guidance:
You may take paracetamol if needed for discomfort, if suitable for you.
Avoid anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen or naproxen for 48 hours unless medically advised.
Continue prescribed medication unless your GP, specialist, prescribing clinician or clinic team has advised otherwise.
Healing and results
What to expect over time:
Polynucleotide treatment is intended to support skin and tissue quality, hydration and regenerative response.
Some patients notice gradual changes over several weeks.
Improvements may continue to develop over 6–12 weeks.
Results vary between individuals.
Follow-up
Please attend your scheduled follow-up appointment so your clinician can review healing, response and next steps.
When to seek help
Back to treatment list
Seek help if you have heavy bleeding, severe or worsening pain, fever or chills, offensive-smelling discharge, rapidly increasing redness or swelling, difficulty passing urine, symptoms of allergy, or any symptom that feels severe, rapidly worsening or unsafe.
If symptoms are severe, rapidly worsening, or you feel you need urgent medical care, do not wait for the clinic to respond. Call 999 for life-threatening symptoms, attend the nearest Emergency Department if emergency assessment is needed, or use NHS 111 / urgent treatment services for urgent non-life-threatening concerns. Contact The Women’s Health Clinic for routine aftercare questions, appointment queries or non-urgent concerns during opening hours.
Post-treatment instructions
Vaginal filler
Vaginal filler is an injectable treatment. Aftercare focuses on reducing swelling, bruising, pressure, irritation and infection risk while the filler settles.
Essential aftercare
For the first few days after treatment:
Avoid sexual intercourse and pressure on the treated area until advised by your clinician, commonly for at least several days.
Avoid strenuous exercise, cycling, horse riding, heavy lifting, saunas, steam rooms, swimming and hot tubs for the period advised.
Wear loose clothing and breathable underwear to reduce rubbing and pressure.
Do not massage, press or manipulate the treated area unless specifically instructed by your clinician.
Keep the area clean. Showering is usually fine, but avoid soaking in a bath immediately after treatment.
Avoid alcohol for 24–48 hours if possible, as it may increase bruising and swelling.
Expected recovery
What can be normal:
Swelling, tenderness, bruising, firmness, small lumps, pressure or asymmetry can occur in the early settling phase.
Initial swelling often changes over days to weeks as the filler settles.
Use only pain relief that is suitable for you. Avoid non-essential anti-inflammatory medication if your clinician has advised this.
A pantyliner may be helpful if there is minor spotting.
A follow-up may be recommended to assess settling, symmetry and whether any further treatment is appropriate.
Avoid dental procedures, vaccinations or other elective procedures close to treatment unless discussed with your clinician.
When to seek help
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If you develop severe or rapidly increasing pain, skin colour change, spreading redness, fever, heavy bleeding, difficulty passing urine, severe swelling, or symptoms of allergy, seek urgent medical care immediately. Call 999 for emergency symptoms. For non-urgent concerns, contact The Women’s Health Clinic during opening hours.
Post-treatment instructions
Vaginal RF treatment
Vaginal radiofrequency treatment uses controlled energy. Aftercare focuses on allowing the tissue to settle and avoiding unnecessary heat, friction or irritation.
Essential aftercare
For the first 24–48 hours, or as advised:
Avoid sexual intercourse, internal products and vaginal insertion for the period advised by your clinician.
Avoid strenuous exercise, cycling, horse riding, heavy sweating, saunas, steam rooms, swimming and hot tubs.
Shower gently. Avoid hot baths immediately after treatment.
Do not apply creams, oils, lubricants, perfumes, deodorants or intimate products unless advised.
Wear loose, comfortable clothing and breathable underwear.
A pantyliner may be helpful if you notice mild discharge or spotting.
Expected recovery
What can be normal:
Mild warmth, tenderness, swelling, sensitivity, spotting or watery discharge can occur after treatment.
Most mild symptoms settle within hours to a few days.
Stay hydrated and avoid overheating the treated area.
Use simple pain relief only if suitable for you and only if needed.
Your clinician may advise a course of treatments. Please follow the recommended interval between appointments.
Continue prescribed medication unless advised otherwise by an appropriate clinician.
When to seek help
Back to treatment list
If you develop severe pain, heavy bleeding, fever, offensive discharge, worsening pelvic pain, difficulty passing urine, burns, blistering or rapidly worsening symptoms, seek urgent medical care. Call 999 if it is an emergency. For non-urgent aftercare questions, contact The Women’s Health Clinic during opening hours.
Post-treatment instructions
CO2 skin resurfacing
CO2 skin resurfacing requires careful aftercare. Recovery can include redness, swelling, heat, peeling, crusting and temporary sensitivity, depending on treatment intensity and individual response.
Essential aftercare
Follow your clinician’s skin-care plan:
Use only the cleanser, moisturiser, ointment, SPF or post-procedure products recommended by your clinician.
Do not pick, scratch, scrub or peel the skin. Allow flaking or crusting to shed naturally.
Avoid direct sun exposure. Use sun protection exactly as advised once appropriate for the treated skin.
Avoid strenuous exercise, heavy sweating, saunas, steam rooms, swimming and hot tubs until your clinician advises it is safe.
Avoid makeup, retinoids, acids, scrubs, exfoliants, fake tan, fragranced products and active skincare until cleared by your clinician.
Keep the skin clean and moisturised according to the aftercare plan. Do not use unapproved products.
Expected recovery
What can be normal:
Redness, swelling, warmth, tightness, tenderness, dryness, peeling, bronzing or crusting may occur.
Downtime varies depending on treatment intensity, area treated and your skin response.
Avoid friction, tight collars, scarves, masks or clothing that rubs the treated area where possible.
Stay hydrated and avoid excessive alcohol while the skin is healing.
Do not book major events, sun holidays or heat exposure during the expected healing period.
If medication or antiviral treatment has been prescribed, take it exactly as instructed.
When to seek help
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If you develop severe pain, spreading redness, increasing heat, pus, fever, blistering, significant swelling around the eyes, sudden worsening, or any symptom that feels urgent, seek urgent medical care. Call 999 for emergency symptoms. For non-urgent aftercare questions, contact The Women’s Health Clinic during opening hours.
Post-treatment instructions
Vaginal CO2 laser
Vaginal CO2 laser is an energy-based intimate treatment. Aftercare focuses on reducing irritation, allowing the tissue to settle and avoiding friction, heat and infection risk.
Essential aftercare
For the first few days after treatment:
Avoid sexual intercourse, internal products, tampons and vaginal insertion for the period advised by your clinician, commonly several days.
Avoid strenuous exercise, cycling, horse riding, heavy sweating, saunas, steam rooms, swimming and hot tubs until advised.
Shower gently. Avoid hot baths immediately after treatment.
Do not apply creams, oils, lubricants, perfumes, deodorants, intimate washes or unadvised products to the area.
Wear loose, comfortable clothing and breathable underwear.
A pantyliner may be helpful if you notice mild watery discharge or light spotting.
Expected recovery
What can be normal:
Mild warmth, tenderness, swelling, sensitivity, watery discharge, light spotting or temporary change in sensation can occur.
Most mild symptoms settle over the following days, but recovery varies by individual and treatment settings.
Stay hydrated and avoid activities that cause friction or discomfort.
Use simple pain relief only if suitable for you and only if needed.
Your clinician may recommend a course of treatments. Please follow the advised timing between sessions.
Continue prescribed medication unless advised otherwise by your GP, specialist, prescribing clinician or clinic team.
When to seek help
Back to treatment list
If you develop severe pain, heavy bleeding, fever, offensive discharge, worsening pelvic pain, difficulty passing urine, burns, blistering or rapidly worsening symptoms, seek urgent medical care. Call 999 if it is an emergency. For non-urgent aftercare questions, contact The Women’s Health Clinic during opening hours.
Important note
Seek urgent medical help if symptoms feel serious or unsafe
Please do not wait for the clinic to respond if you are experiencing severe symptoms or feel you need urgent care. Call 999 for life-threatening symptoms, attend the nearest Emergency Department if emergency assessment is needed, or use NHS 111 / urgent treatment services for urgent non-life-threatening concerns. Contact The Women’s Health Clinic for routine aftercare questions, appointment queries or non-urgent concerns during opening hours. Educational only. Not a diagnosis or medical advice. Recovery varies. Suitability, treatment expectations and aftercare should be confirmed with your clinician.
