Information

o   COVID-19 is an ongoing global pandemic, this policy is designed to outline measures to help keep our patients and staff safe

o   Safety is our number one priority

o   We would like to thank patients for their ongoing patience and support, and cooperation with implementing the measures in this policy

o   We are operating an appointment only system and are unable to take walk-ins at present

o   We will continue to review this policy and encourage you to periodically review it. This policy was last updated in October 2022.

Before your Appointment

o   Please complete the forms we send you before you arrive for your appointment

o   If you have a high temperature or any other signs of COVID-19, or have been on contact anyone who has or is suspected of having COVID-19 we ask that you take a lateral flow test and only attend your appointment if the result is negative

o   Please limit the number of personal possessions you bring with you

o   Space in the clinic is limited so we ask that you attend your appointment alone if you are happy to do so

o   Please use the toilet before your appointment to reduce the need for you to use the facilities in the clinic which reduces the risk of cross infection

During your Appointment

o   Hand sanitiser will be available throughout your time at the clinic

o   If you are happy to do so, please wear a mask during your time in the clinic

o   Please do not enter the clinic more than 5 minutes prior to your appointment, if you arrive earlier than this we politely ask that you wait outside to prevent overcrowding inside

o   We are taking payments online and via card only, we are no longer accepting cash to reduce the risk of transmission. Contactless payment is preferred where possible.

Our Measures

o   Treatment rooms are thoroughly sanitised between patients and are well ventilated

o   Practitioners undertake regular handwashing and use alcohol gel before, during and after each appointment

o   Practitioners wear clothing that are washed daily at 60°C

o   Practitioners will wear appropriate, single use PPE

o   Self-isolating staff will not come in to work

COVID-19 Vaccinations and Treatment

Any infections, whether it be viral or bacterial, will illicit an immune response in a healthy individual. Vaccine, by their very purpose, stimulate an immune response which varies from one type of vaccine to another. Rarely a heightened immune response can cause swelling in and around dermal fillers, such reaction is rare and usually self-limiting. The evidence relating specifically to the COVID-19 vaccines is limited and does not reliability indicate the risk or likelihood of occurrence, but the following is recommended:

o   Delay treatment until at least 3 weeks after a vaccination or booster

o   Avoid treatment if you have a vaccination scheduled within the next 4 weeks

Although there is no evidence for any special precautions or advice regarding treatment with botulinum toxin; some known side effects of botulinum toxin are very similar to that of a vaccine, including headache, flu-like symptoms and nausea. We therefore recommend avoiding booking treatment within two weeks (before or after) a vaccination.

Questions

Please get in touch via phone call or email if you have any questions regarding this policy or any other aspect of our service