B12 injections work quickly, they are the most effective way for your body to absorb Vitamin B12. Within 48 to 72 hours, your body will begin to make new red blood cells. For mild deficiencies, you may need two to four injections to notice peak impact.

For first time client’s I  recommend having one injection every week for four weeks, this will bring your B12 levels up to the right amount, after this you will need to maintain B12 levels with top up injections spaced every 3 – 8 weeks depending on the individual.

B12 Injections are intramuscular which means the vitamin needs to be injected to the muscle for the body to fully absorb it. 5mgs of Hydroxocobalamin are administered per IV/IM injection.

Patch Testing Requirement’s

• Do not require a patch test, just a medical consultation. 

Health Requirement’s

– Certain health problems and medication will prevent or restrict the treatment. If you are suffering with something that isn’t on this heath requirement list including any medication then please check with your G.P before making an appointment.

• You need to be 18 or over to have this treatment.

• sensitivity to vitamin B12.
• Leber’s disease, which affects the optic nerve.
• kidney problems.
• hypokalemia, or low potassium levels.
• deficiencies in other nutrients, particularly folic acid and iron.

• Cancer – after 12 months (will need a doctors note)

• Viruses such as the flu or colds.

• Bacterial infections such as impetigo, boils.

• Fungal infections such as ringworm, blepharitis.

• If you have severe eczema, psoriasis or dermatitis, open wounds/cuts or abrasions. (Some of these are able to be worked around)

• If you have used sunbeds 24 hours post or you are sunburnt.

• If you have had any waxing on the area with in 1 week of your appointment.

• If you have been using Retain A, Renova with in the last 3 months. Or Have had isotretinoin (Accutane) or any prescription skin products with in the past 6 months.

• Recent operations or scar tissue. (can be worked around)

• Highley sensitized/ irritated skin or compromised skin barriers.

• Certain allergies (this can be worked around)

• Have a history of fainting. (this can be worked around)

Anything that can be worked around must be mentioned during the making of your appointment. If you are at all unsure of anything then please check with your G.P before making an appointment.

Pre Care

• No tanning beds or sun exposure for 24 hours prior to treatment.

• Avoid treatments that may irritate the skin for 1-2 weeks prior to treatment (waxing, depilatories, etc.)

• Eat a sugary snack 30 minutes before and be sure to have drunken plenty of water. 
• Wear appropriate clothing e.g a strappy top or baggy t-shirt wear I can access your upper outer arm below the shoulder.

• Notify me if you have any changes to your health history or medications since your last appointment.

After Care – broken up in to sections

Application of aftercare

Things to Avoid 

• Avoid steam rooms, saunas, chlorine pools and intensive exercise for 48 hours.
• Avoid touching the injection site for 6 hours after your treatment.

• Avoid any blood thinning medication.

• If you change medication/health you must immediately tell me before continuing with new treatments. 

• A nice warm welcome and a medical form to been filled out pier to first injection.

• A clean and sanitises shop with fully sanitise hands, machinery and instruments. For me to wear a mask, apron and single use medical grade disposable gloves when needed to.

• Personal privacy to get undressed and dressed if needed to.

• To get you comfortably on the cosmetic bed or chair to start our treatment.

• A quick cleanse using antibacterial wipes.

• To proceed with the injection in to side of upper arm below the shoulder..

• During the process you will feel a small scratch, followed by possible pin point bleeding. 
• After the treatment is done a small plaster will be applied to the area. 
• Once we have finished we can move to reception area and discuss aftercare, payment and your follow up appointment – if you wish to re-book.
• You might experience a dull ache at the injections site for around 1 hour after your treatment.
• Your skin could possible bruise. 

• Eat a sugary snack and Drink plenty of water before and after your treatment.
• Always plan your treatment around your lifestyle, if your a active person get your gym/work stuff done before your appointment or clients that want to relax after their treatment then plan for a time frame when your off etc..