Proper preparation and aftercare are the essential steps to ensuring a safe recovery and maximizing the skin-tightening effects of your treatment. At Dixi’s MediSpa, we follow strict professional protocols to ensure your Fibroblast Plasma Lift in Shreveport, LA, delivers a smoother, more youthful appearance.

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Two Weeks Prior to Treatment

• Sun Protection: Avoid prolonged UV exposure and tanning beds. We cannot treat skin that is sunburned, tanned, or inflamed, as this significantly increases the risk of hyperpigmentation.

• No Self-Tanners: Discontinue all self-tanning lotions, sprays, or professional tans on the treatment area.

• Aesthetic Procedures: Refrain from chemical peels, laser resurfacing, or Botox/fillers in the target area for at least 14–21 days prior to your appointment.

• Skin Health: If you are prone to cold sores and are treating the area around the mouth, consult your doctor for an antiviral prescription to start prior to treatment.

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Three Days Prior to Treatment

• Pause Irritants: Stop using any topical products that may sensitize the skin or thin the dermal barrier.

• Active Ingredients: Discontinue use of Retinoids (Retinol, Tretinoin), Alpha/Beta Hydroxy Acids (Glycolic, Salicylic), and Vitamin C serums.

• Supplement Check: Avoid blood-thinning supplements like Vitamin E or Fish Oil (unless prescribed by a doctor) to minimize potential swelling.

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Day of Treatment

• Skin Preparation: Arrive with the treatment area thoroughly cleansed. Do not apply lotions, oils, powders, or perfumes.

• Face & Neck: Arrive with a completely clean face, free of makeup or mascara (if treating eyelids). Please bring a hair tie to keep hair away from the treatment zone.

• Comfort: We will apply a high-strength topical numbing cream upon your arrival to ensure a comfortable experience with the Plamere Plasma Pen.

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What Can Be Expected?

• Carbon Crusts: You will have tiny, symmetrical brown dots (carbon crusts) in the treated area. These are a normal part of the process and will naturally fall off within 5–10 days.

• Swelling & Heat: It is normal to experience a sensation similar to a moderate sunburn. Swelling is common, especially around the eyes, and usually peaks 24–48 hours post-treatment.

• Tightening: You may feel an immediate "shrinkage" or tightening of the skin, which will continue to improve over the next 8–12 weeks.

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Post-Treatment Care

• CLEAN: Do not wash the treated area for the first 24 hours. After that, use only lukewarm water and a very gentle, fragrance-free cleanser. Do not rub or scrub the carbon crusts; pat the skin dry gently.

• DRY HEALING: We generally recommend "dry healing" for the first 48 hours. If the skin feels excessively tight, apply only the specific recovery balm provided or recommended by your technician.

• PROTECT: Once the carbon crusts have fallen off, you must apply a broad-spectrum Physical Sunscreen (Zinc Oxide/Titanium Dioxide) with SPF 50 daily for at least 3 months to prevent post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

• PATIENCE: Allow the carbon crusts to fall off naturally. Picking them prematurely can lead to scarring or permanent pigment changes.

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What to Avoid

• NO Picking: Never peel or pick at the crusts. Let them flake off on their own.

• No Makeup: Do not apply any makeup, concealers, or powders to the treated area until the carbon crusts have completely fallen off.

• Active Skincare: Do NOT use Retinols, Vitamin C, or Acid-based exfoliants for at least 4 weeks post-treatment.

• Heat & Sweat: Avoid hot tubs, saunas, steam rooms, and strenuous exercise for 5–7 days to prevent aggravating the inflammation.

• UV Exposure: Strictly avoid direct sunlight for 2 weeks. Tanning beds are prohibited for at least 3 months following a plasma lift.