Your Recovery Matters
Post-Treatment
Care Guide
Recovery is part of the treatment. This guide explains exactly what to do after each of our aesthetic procedures, what reactions are normal, and the warning signs that mean you should call us right away.
⚠️ When in doubt, call us.These instructions are general guidance. Your provider's personalized instructions always take priority.
- No touching or massaging the treated areas for 24 hours.
- No makeup, saunas, steam, or intense exercise for 48 hours.
- Cold compresses for mild swelling.
- Sleep on your back the first two nights.
- Keep well-hydrated.
- No pressure for 24 hours (Sculptra: gentle massage only if your provider instructs it).
- No sun, steam, or intense exercise for 48 hours.
- Daily sunscreen.
- Plenty of water.
- Compression garment as directed.
- No heat or exercise for 5 days.
- No alcohol for 48 hours.
- No massage without medical approval.
- No extra heat or exercise for 24 hours.
- No exfoliation for 48 hours.
- Hydrate and use sunscreen.
- Compression garment as instructed.
- No sun or heat for 7 days.
- No exercise for 5 days.
- Keep the area clean and dry.
- Sleep with head elevated.
- No touching or massaging for 7 days.
- No intense exercise, saunas, steam, or alcohol for 48–72 hours.
- Sleep on your back for 5–7 nights.
- No exaggerated facial movements for 3–5 days.
- No facials, massages, or device treatments for 2–3 weeks.
- Stay hydrated.
- No direct sun for 7–14 days; SPF 50+ always.
- No saunas, steam, pools, or intense exercise for 24–48 hours.
- No exfoliants, acids, or retinol for 5–7 days.
- Cold compresses for mild swelling.
- Keep skin hydrated.
- Don't pick or scratch scabs — let them fall off naturally.
- Apply the prescribed healing cream.
- No sun, heat, or makeup for at least 7 days.
- Daily SPF 50+.
- No exfoliation until advised.
- Keep area clean and dry for the first 24 hours.
- Apply healing cream; cover if needed.
- Don't pick scabs or pop blisters.
- No direct sun for 2–4 weeks; SPF 50+.
- No pools, hot tubs, saunas, or steam for 7 days.
- No strenuous exercise for 48 hours if area is large.
- No touching or scratching for 24 hours.
- No makeup for 24–48 hours.
- Daily SPF 50+; avoid direct sun.
- No saunas, steam, pools, hot tubs, or intense exercise for 48 hours.
- Gentle cleanser + barrier-repair moisturizer.
- No exfoliants, retinol, acids, or vitamin C for 5–7 days.
- No makeup for 48 hours (microneedling).
- No touching, picking, or exfoliating for 48–72 hours.
- No intense exercise, saunas, steam, or alcohol for 48 hours.
- No direct sun for 14 days; SPF 50+ daily.
- No retinol, acids, vitamin C, or exfoliants for 7 days.
- Gentle hydrator + barrier cream.
- Stay hydrated; sleep on your back if swollen.
- No makeup for 24 hours.
- Daily SPF 50+; avoid direct sun.
- No intense exercise, saunas, or steam for 24–48 hours.
- No exfoliants, retinol, or acids for 5–7 days.
- Gentle cleanser + barrier-repair moisturizer.
- Stay hydrated; avoid very hot water on the face.
- Keep lips well-hydrated.
- Apply arnica for bruising.
- Gentle massage 2×/day for 3 days (only if recommended).
- Don't over-touch or manipulate the lips.
- Wait 15–20 days for the final result.
- Additional volume possible after 20 days.
- No sitting directly on the area for 48 hours.
- No exercise or massage for 7 days.
- Sleep face down or on your side.
- Wear loose clothing.
- Stay hydrated.
- Don't lie down or rub the area for 4 hours.
- No exercise or heat for 24 hours.
- No massaging.
- Gently exercise the treated muscles (frown, raise eyebrows).
- No heat, steam, or massage for 24 hours.
- Hydrate with gentle products.
- Daily sunscreen.
- No intense exercise the same day.
When to Contact VIVE Medical Spa
Across every treatment, the same red flags mean call us without waiting: severe or worsening pain, spreading redness or heat, discharge or pus, fever, sudden skin-color changes (pale, white, purple, or gray), or any change in vision.
This guide is educational and does not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always follow the personalized instructions given by your VIVE Medical Spa provider. Medically reviewed by the VIVE Medical Spa Medical Team. Last updated September 15, 2026.