Combining treatments: how the order is decided

Who decides the order of several treatments, and how?

The combination and order differ for each treatment, so at CELITA Clinic the Director reviews the plan at consultation after a one-on-one assessment.

After the intake consultation, the Director suggests tailored treatment based on your AI skin analysis results. Ranking 2-3 concerns and sharing them makes it easier to decide which treatment comes first.

At consultation, the details of each treatment, recovery period (downtime) and cost including VAT are explained together. Preparation such as fasting or face washing before treatment also differs by treatment, so it is confirmed in advance.

Do treatments I have already had affect the order?

Previous treatments such as filler or implants can affect the area and order of device-based treatments.

The Ultherapy PRIME instructions for use state that treating directly over mechanical implants, filler or breast implants has not been evaluated and is not recommended. The Thermage FLX manufacturer's safety information also states that treatment over dermal fillers has not been studied.

So please also tell us at consultation about injectables or implants you had elsewhere. Sharing the timing and areas helps the medical team decide the order and treatment areas.

• Type and timing of previous injectables such as filler or skin boosters
• Materials remaining in the body, such as thread lifts or implants
• Implanted devices such as a pacemaker, or metal implants

How are travel or event dates reflected in the order?

CELITA Clinic recommends having treatments that may cause bruising or swelling, such as stem cell treatments, filler and thread lifts, on the last day of your trip.

This advice is meant to reduce disruption to your travel. If you share your departure date at consultation, the treatment is adjusted considering things such as whether you can fly or wear makeup on the same day.

If you have an event such as a wedding, the clinic advises having contouring treatments 3 months before and a skin booster 1 month before, with only soothing care in the final week.

Does having treatments together make recovery longer?

Reactions such as swelling, bruising and bumps differ by treatment, so when combined, the recovery period of each treatment must be considered, and the degree varies between individuals.

For example, temporary bumps after a skin booster are advised to settle within 1-3 days, and after a thread lift you are advised not to open your mouth wide or laugh broadly for 2 weeks. Redness, swelling, tenderness and bruising after filler are known to usually resolve within 7-14 days.

After any treatment, the general advice is to avoid alcohol, smoking, saunas, swimming and strenuous exercise for 1 week and not to rub the treated area.