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DR HANS CLINICS - PATIENT RESOURCES

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A collection of downloadable guides designed to help you make informed decisions about your care.

Our philosophy is simple.

We believe patients should understand their options before making decisions about treatment. Whether you are visiting us for a consultation, considering a procedure or recovering afterwards, these guides have been created to provide clear, honest and practical information without marketing hype or unnecessary medical jargon.

Every guide is written to complement your consultation, not replace it.

DR HANS CLINICS - PROMISE

Our goal is not to convince you to have treatment.
Our goal is to help you understand your options, ask better questions and make decisions that feel right for you.
Sometimes that means proceeding with treatment.
Sometimes it means improving skincare.
Sometimes it means waiting.
Sometimes it means doing nothing at all.
All of those are successful outcomes.

A Patient Guide for Your Consultation & Treatment

DR HANS CLINICS - BEFORE YOU ARRIVE

Welcome

Thank you for choosing Dr Hans Clinics.
Whether you’re visiting us for a consultation, skin analysis or treatment, we’re delighted to welcome you.
Many patients arrive unsure whether they need skincare, a device, an injectable treatment or no treatment at all.
That’s completely normal.
Our consultations are designed to educate, explore your concerns and help you make informed decisions based on evidence rather than trends.
There is never any obligation to proceed with treatment.

Welcome to the DHC Patient Clan

When you become a patient at Dr Hans Clinics, you become part of our DHC Patient Clan.

Our philosophy is simple.
✓ Education before treatment
✓ Evidence before marketing
✓ Natural results before trends
✓ Honest advice before sales
✓ Long-term relationships instead of quick fixes

Sometimes the best recommendation is treatment.
Sometimes it is skincare.
Sometimes it is simply waiting.
All of these are successful consultations.

Before Your First Appointment

Please complete our confidential medical questionnaire

Mandatory for all new patients
https://questionnaire.prepaere.com/dr-hans-clinic-l4OVXUPdQn6iSaBsHZOecQ?v=c

This allows us to review
✓ Suitability for treatment
Completing this before your appointment allows us to spend more time discussing you rather than paperwork.

What Happens At Your Consultation?

Every consultation follows the same structured approach.

1. We Listen
Tell us what concerns you and what you hope to achieve.

2. We Assess
Medical history
Skin or hair assessment
Clinical examination
LifeViz 3D Quantificare Photography where appropriate

3. We Discuss
Treatment options
Benefits
Limitations
Alternatives
Evidence
Expected costs

4. We Decide Together
Treatment today
Treatment later
Skincare only
Further investigations
Referral elsewhere
All are appropriate outcomes.

Coming For A Consultation Only?

Perfect.

No special preparation is required. We recommend:
☐ Complete your questionnaire
☐ Arrive with clean skin if possible
☐ Bring a medication list
☐ Bring previous treatment information
☐ Write down any questions
☐ Allow enough time so you don’t feel rushed

There is absolutely no expectation that you will have treatment on the same day infact we recommend you don’t!

If You Think You May Want Treatment On The Same Day

Although treatment is never guaranteed due to multiple factors, some patients like to keep the option open.

If so, we recommend
☐ No makeup
☐ No fake tan
☐ Eat beforehand
☐ Stay hydrated
☐ Avoid alcohol for 24 hours where possible
☐ Wear comfortable clothing
☐ Bring sunglasses if discussing eye treatments
☐ Bring a hat or umbrella if sunny

Universal Preparation

These instructions apply to most aesthetic treatments.

Please attend with
☐ Clean skin
☐ No heavy moisturiser
☐ No perfume on the treatment area
☐ Hair tied away from the face
☐ Comfortable clothing
☐ Photo identification
☐ Water bottle
☐ Medication list

Why This Matters

Good preparation helps reduce avoidable complications, improves comfort and allows us to obtain better clinical photographs and assessments.

Please Tell Us Before Your Appointment If You Have

✓ Fever
✓ Cold sore
✓ Skin infection
✓ New rash
✓ Started antibiotics
✓ Had dental treatment in the last 2 weeks
✓ Recently had surgery
✓ Recently had filler elsewhere
✓ Recently been admitted to hospital
✓ Become pregnant
✓ Started breastfeeding
✓ Started a new medication

Treatment Preparation

Injectables
Botulinum toxin
HA/Hybrid Fillers
Autologous Injectables
Skin Boosters
Biostimulators
Scar treatments
Please
☐ Eat normally
☐ Drink plenty of water
☐ Attend without makeup
☐ Avoid alcohol
☐ Plan treatment at least two weeks before important events

Device Treatments

Tixel
Microneedling
Electroporation
Radio frequency
CACI
Fractional rejuvenation
Please avoid
☐ Retinoids
☐ Strong acids
☐ Waxing
☐ Threading
☐ Aggressive exfoliation
☐ Excessive sun exposure
unless advised otherwise.

Laser & Light Treatments

Please tell us if you have
☐ Sunburn
☐ Fake tan
☐ Recent tanning
☐ Photosensitising medication
☐ Active infection
☐ Suspicious mole
Laser treatment on recently tanned skin increases the risk of burns and pigmentation.

Hair Restoration

Please
☐ Wash your hair before attending
☐ Avoid styling products
☐ Avoid hair fibres
☐ Eat normally
☐ Stay hydrated

Body Treatments

Stretch marks
Scars
Skin firmness treatments
Cellulite
Radiofrequency
Please
☐ Avoid fake tan
☐ Avoid heavy body lotions
☐ Avoid active shaving irritation
☐ Wear loose clothing
☐ Avoid heavy exercise immediately before treatment

Intimate Treatments

Please attend
☐ Freshly showered
☐ Wearing comfortable cotton underwear
☐ Without intimate perfumes or deodorants

Please inform us if you have
✓ UTI
✓ Thrush
✓ Genital herpes
✓ Active rash
✓ Unexplained bleeding
✓ Pelvic infection
✓ Pregnancy
✓ Breastfeeding

If you are menstruating and would feel more comfortable rearranging your appointment, simply let us know.

Medication & Supplement Checklist

Please tell us if you take
□ Aspirin
□ Warfarin
□ Apixaban
□ Rivaroxaban
□ Clopidogrel
□ Fish oil
□ Vitamin E
□ Turmeric
□ Garlic supplements
□ Ginkgo
□ Retinoids
□ Isotretinoin
□ Steroids
□ Antibiotics
□ GLP-1 medications
□ Immunosuppressants
Never stop prescribed medication unless advised by your prescribing clinician.

Common Mistakes

“I only had one glass of wine.”
“I forgot to mention my antibiotics.”
“I thought fake tan wouldn’t matter.”
“I had filler elsewhere last week.”
“I’ve got a tiny cold sore.”
Please tell us.
Small details can change the safest treatment plan.

What To Bring

☐ Photo ID
☐ Medication list
☐ Previous treatment information
☐ Sunglasses
☐ Hat or umbrella (or both, knowing London Weather)
☐ Reading glasses if required
☐ Water bottle (we do offer cute bottles too!)
☐ Any questions you’ve written down

Travel & Activity

For most treatments
✓ Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours
✓ Avoid saunas and steam rooms
✓ Avoid excessive sun exposure
✓ Swimming may need to be postponed depending on treatment
✓ If travelling internationally shortly after treatment, remember swelling may temporarily appear worse during flights
If unsure, please ask us before booking treatment close to important travel dates.

Photography

Clinical photographs form part of your confidential medical record.
They allow objective assessment of treatment progress and improve patient safety.
Images are stored securely and are never used for marketing without consent.

Our Promise

We will never recommend a treatment simply because it exists.
We will never pressure you into proceeding.
We will always discuss alternatives and refer or recommend if we don’t have tools in our toolbox to help you.
We will always explain limitations.
We will always prioritise safety over trends.

Red • Amber • Green

Green
Normal
• Mild redness
• Tenderness
• Small bruises
• Mild swelling

Amber
Please contact us
• Increasing pain
• Blistering
• Pus
• Persistent bleeding
• Worsening swelling

Red
Seek urgent medical attention and contact us immediately
• Vision changes
• Difficulty breathing
• Severe allergic reaction
• Rapidly spreading skin changes
• Severe pain out of proportion

FAQ'S

Do I need to know what treatment I want?

No. Many patients come for advice only.

Often yes, if appropriate and if you wish to proceed.

Absolutely.

Never.

Usually yes. But you need to let us know in advance

Where possible, we recommend arranging childcare so you can fully relax and focus on your consultation as a clinic with needles and lasers is not a safe environment for a child as well.

Thank You

Thank you for trusting Dr Hans Clinics.
If you are ever unsure whether to attend, have started a new medication or simply have a question, please contact us before your appointment.
There are no silly questions.
Our priority is helping you make informed, evidence-based decisions and ensuring every visit is safe, comfortable and personalised.

Welcome to the DHC Patient Clan.

Privacy Policy, Terms & Conditions and Cancellation Policy.

A Patient Guide After Your Consultation or Treatment

DR HANS CLINICS - RECOVERY & AFTERCARE

Welcome

Thank you for visiting Dr Hans Clinics.
Whether you’ve attended for a consultation, skincare advice, injectables, regenerative medicine or an energy-based treatment, your recovery and aftercare are an important part of achieving the best possible outcome.
Every patient heals differently.
Your recovery may not look like someone else’s, and that’s perfectly normal.
This guide provides general aftercare advice designed to support your recovery and help you understand what is expected, what may require review and when to seek medical advice.

Your Aftercare Is Personalised

No two patients are the same.
No two treatment plans are the same.
For that reason, the aftercare instructions provided by your clinician during your appointment always take priority over the general information contained within this guide.
You may receive
✓ A personalised treatment plan
✓ Printed aftercare instructions
✓ Product recommendations
✓ A recovery timeline
✓ A follow-up plan
✓ Additional written advice specific to your treatment
These instructions have been tailored specifically to you and should always be followed first.

Why Might My Aftercare Be Different?

Your clinician may modify your aftercare based on
• Your skin type
• Your medical history
• Combination treatments
• Previous procedures
• Healing response
• Medications
• Lifestyle
• Treatment area
This is completely normal and is part of providing personalised medical care.

The First 24 Hours

We recommend
☐ Stay well hydrated
☐ Eat normally
☐ Rest if needed
☐ Keep treated skin clean
☐ Follow your personalised instructions
☐ Contact us if you are unsure about anything

Where possible, avoid
☐ Heavy exercise
☐ Alcohol
☐ Saunas
☐ Steam rooms
☐ Swimming
☐ Excessive heat
☐ Unnecessary touching of the treated area
☐ Picking or scratching healing skin

Why This Matters

Your body is beginning its normal healing response.
Mild inflammation, redness and swelling are expected after many treatments.
Heat, alcohol and vigorous exercise may temporarily increase swelling and bruising during this period.

What Is Usually Normal?

Depending on your treatment, you may experience
✓ Mild redness
✓ Swelling
✓ Tenderness
✓ Bruising
✓ Dryness
✓ Tightness
✓ Flaking
✓ Tiny scabs
✓ Temporary sensitivity
✓ Mild asymmetry while swelling settles
These changes are often part of the normal healing process.

Treatment Specific Recovery

Recovery varies depending on the treatment performed.
Injectables, regenerative medicine, lasers, Tixel, microneedling, skin boosters, hair restoration and body procedures all heal differently.
Your clinician will explain your expected recovery timeline during your appointment and provide any additional instructions that apply specifically to you.

Skincare

Unless advised otherwise
Use
✓ Gentle cleanser
✓ Barrier-supporting moisturiser
✓ Sunscreen
✓ Plenty of hydration
Avoid restarting active ingredients until advised.
This may include
Retinoids
Exfoliating acids
Scrubs
Strong vitamin C
Benzoyl peroxide
Prescription actives

Exercise & Activities

Most patients can continue normal daily activities.
However, depending on your treatment, you may be advised to temporarily avoid
Heavy exercise
Weight training
Running
Swimming
Saunas
Steam rooms
Hot yoga
Massage over treated areas
These recommendations will be discussed during your appointment.

Hair, Body & Intimate Treatments

Some procedures require additional precautions.
You may be advised to temporarily avoid
Hair washing
Intercourse
Body lotions
Shaving
Swimming
Perfumed products
Sun exposure
or friction over treated areas.
Please follow the personalised advice provided by your clinician.

Device Treatments

Tixel
Microneedling
Electroporation
Radio frequency
CACI
Fractional rejuvenation
Please avoid
☐ Retinoids
☐ Strong acids
☐ Waxing
☐ Threading
☐ Aggressive exfoliation
☐ Excessive sun exposure
unless advised otherwise.

Please Don’t Compare Your Healing

Social media often shows immediate “after” photographs but rarely shows the normal recovery process.
Every patient heals differently.
Every treatment settles differently.
Trust the process and allow your treatment adequate time to recover before judging your final result.

Common Mistakes

“I started using retinol the next day.”
“I rubbed the area because it felt lumpy.”
“I went straight to the gym.”
“I sat in a sauna that evening.”
“I followed advice I found on social media instead.”
If you are ever unsure, please ask us.

Need A Quick Answer?

Please don’t guess.
Please don’t panic.
Please don’t rely on Google, Reddit or social media.
If you have a question about your recovery or aftercare, simply contact us.
The quickest way to reach our clinical team is via WhatsApp.
We aim to respond as promptly as possible during clinic hours and will always do our best to guide you.

Green • Amber • Red

Green
Usually expected
✓ Mild redness
✓ Mild swelling
✓ Small bruises
✓ Dryness
✓ Tightness
✓ Tenderness

Amber
Please contact Dr Hans Clinics
Increasing pain
Unexpected swelling
Blistering
Persistent bleeding
Pus
Delayed healing
Unexpected worsening after initial improvement

Red
Seek urgent medical attention immediately and contact us as soon as possible
Vision changes
Difficulty breathing
Rapidly spreading skin colour changes
Severe allergic reaction
Severe pain out of proportion
High fever with rapidly worsening symptoms

Our Promise

Your recovery is just as important as your treatment.
There are no silly questions and no concern is too small.
If something doesn’t feel right, if you’re unsure whether a reaction is normal or if you simply need reassurance, we encourage you to get in touch.
We would always rather answer a simple WhatsApp message than have you worry unnecessarily or follow incorrect advice.
Your safety, comfort and long-term outcome remain our priority throughout every stage of your treatment journey.
Thank you for choosing Dr Hans Clinics.

Privacy Policy, Terms & Conditions and Cancellation Policy.
Learn. Question. Decide.

DR HANS CLINICS - UNDERSTANDING AESTHETIC MEDICINE

Not because someone on Instagram told you to.

Why This Exists

Let’s be honest.
The internet is a strange place.
One person is dissolving all their filler because “it’s poison.”
Someone else is injecting salmon sperm into their face.
A celebrity posts a glowing before-and-after and suddenly every clinic in the country is selling the same treatment.
Meanwhile you’re just trying to work out whether the spot on your chin is acne, hormones or the universe punishing you for ordering takeaway three nights in a row.
It’s exhausting.
So we built this resource library for one reason.
To help you separate evidence from excitement.

We Want Patients Who Ask Questions

Actually, we encourage it.
Ask us why.
Ask us what the evidence says.
Ask us if there’s a cheaper option.
Ask us what happens if you do absolutely nothing.
Those are excellent questions.
Medicine works best when decisions are made with you, not for you.

You Don’t Need To Become A Dermatologist

But understanding the basics is incredibly powerful.
Once you understand
why collagen changes,
why pigmentation develops,
why hair thins,
or why some treatments work and others don’t,
you’re far less likely to waste money chasing every new trend that appears on your feed.
Knowledge doesn’t just make better patients.
It creates more confident people.
That’s the whole point.

You Don’t Need Everything

This might sound like a terrible business strategy.
But it’s true.
Not every wrinkle needs treating.
Not every under-eye needs filler.
Not every scar needs a laser.
And not every expensive treatment is automatically the best one.
Sometimes SPF and patience outperform a £2,000 procedure.
Sometimes sleeping more does more for your face than another syringe.
Life is annoyingly like that.

Learn In The Way That Works For You

Some people love reading.
Some prefer watching a five-minute video while pretending to work.
Some want the science.
Some just want the answer.
That’s why every topic in our Patient Resources Library is available in different formats.
Read a guide.
Download a PDF.
Watch a short video.
Browse our Instagram.
Watch a longer YouTube explanation.
Go as deep as you like.

Why We Give Everything Away

Because informed patients make better decisions.
Because fear sells faster than facts.
Because the best consultation starts before you walk through the door.
And because we genuinely believe understanding your own skin, hair and ageing process is one of the best investments you can make.
If, after reading everything, you decide not to have treatment…
that’s still a win.

A Small Request

Be curious.
Question everything.
Including us.
If something sounds too good to be true…
it usually is.
If someone promises permanent results, zero downtime and no risk…
walk away.
Preferably quickly.

Our Promise

We’ll never recommend a treatment because it’s trending.
We’ll never recommend something because a celebrity had it.
We’ll never recommend something simply because we own the device.
We’ll recommend what we genuinely think is appropriate for you.
Sometimes that means treatment.
Sometimes that means skincare.
Sometimes that means waiting.
Sometimes it means doing absolutely nothing.
And occasionally, doing nothing is the smartest and cheapest decision you’ll make.

Welcome To The DHC Patient Resources Library

Take your time.
Read.
Watch.
Question.
Learn.
The goal isn’t to convince you to have treatment.
The goal is to help you understand your options so that whatever decision you make is your own, based on evidence rather than algorithms.
That’s what patient empowerment should look like.

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