• Immediately after: skin often looks flushed or slightly pink for the first hour or two. We like to think of it as "just came from a great workout," not "just had a procedure." This settles quickly.

• If extractions were part of your treatment: you may notice slight inflammation or slight pinkness around any areas that were extracted, and these typically resolve within a few hours to a day.

• Later that day: skin should look brighter, feel smoother, and are designed to fit seamlessly into real life.

• No real "downtime" to speak of: you can return to your normal routine, makeup included, right away. We just recommend giving skin a few hours to breathe before applying a full face of makeup if you can.

2-4 weeks before:

• Pause any injectables two weeks prior and filler four weeks prior; if you have received neuromodulators (ex: Botox, Xeomin, Jeuveau) or filler (Juvederm and Restylane) inside of treatment the window we will have to reschedule your treatment.

• Pause any other advanced treatments such as laser or chemical peel one to two weeks prior.

• Come in just as you are! Don’t worry about removing any makeup you may have on, as we will do all the heavy lifting during your treatment.

• If your skin is feeling especially sensitive or reactive, mention it when you arrive, as we customize every treatment to what your skin needs that day.

• No specific product pause is needed for these treatments, but if you're using a strong retinoid or exfoliating acid nightly, skipping it the night before can help minimize any temporary sensitivity.

• Hydrate well beforehand, (both drinking water and moisturizing the skin); well-hydrated skin responds best to extraction, infusion, and any oxygenation we will do.

• SPF, same day; skin is more receptive right after treatment, which is wonderful for absorption but means it's also more sun-sensitive.

• Give it a few hours before heavy makeup if your schedule allows, so your skin can fully absorb the finishing products from your treatment.

• Skip intense sweat sessions, saunas, or steam for the rest of the day if extractions or RF were part of your service, otherwise, it’s business as usual!

• Later that evening, focus on gently caring for your skin and resume your normal routine to following morning, (unless your provider tells you otherwise).

At Afterglow, one of our true passions is creating a completely customized skincare routine for each one of our clients. We lead our recommendations with education so that clients feel empowered they are getting the exact right formula for their skin’s needs.