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Straight answers to the questions patients actually ask, from the medical team behind every treatment.
From how long Botox lasts to what laser downtime really looks like, these guides are written the way our providers answer in the consultation room: numbers first, honest trade-offs included.
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- LaserSkin Resurfacing
Is there any downtime after microdermabrasion?
Essentially none. You may have mild redness for a few hours, and you can return to normal activity and makeup the same day.
- SkinAcne Treatments
Do laser acne treatments work for cystic acne?
Lasers and light therapy can genuinely help inflammatory and cystic acne by reducing bacteria, calming inflammation, and shrinking oil glands, but…
- InjectablesSalmon DNA
What does Salmon DNA do for under eyes and skin quality?
Salmon DNA (polynucleotides) regenerates rather than fills. Under the eyes it thickens thin skin, improves hydration and microcirculation, and softens…
- LaserOpus Plasma
What is the downtime after OPUS Plasma?
Expect 24 to 72 hours of redness and mild swelling, similar to a sunburn, followed by a few days of light flaking. It is a fraction of the recovery of…
- LaserPlasma Pen
How long do plasma pen results last?
Plasma pen results are long-lasting, often 2 to 3 years or more, because the treatment physically tightens and removes tissue. It is not permanent,…
- SkinVirtueRF Microneedling
How many Virtue RF sessions do I need?
Most people do 2 to 3 sessions, spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart, with results building over 3 to 6 months as collagen forms. Some maintain with a single…
- LaserCoolPeel® CO2
What is the downtime for CoolPeel?
CoolPeel typically has 1 to 3 days of downtime. Expect sunburn-like redness for a day or two and skin that feels rough for a few days, far less than…
- LaserSkin Resurfacing
What is the downtime for laser resurfacing?
It depends on whether the laser is ablative or non-ablative. Non-ablative resurfacing means 1 to 3 days of mild redness. Ablative resurfacing means 5…
- BodytruSculpt® iD
How many truSculpt iD sessions do I need to see results?
Many areas need just 1 to 2 sessions. truSculpt iD uses radiofrequency heat to permanently reduce fat cells, and results appear gradually over 6 to 12…
- LaserLaser Hair Removal
Does laser hair removal hurt?
Most people describe it as a quick rubber-band snap against the skin, tolerable and brief. Newer pain-reduction technology and cooling make it far more…