Treatment Downtime Guide: How Much Recovery Each Service Needs
How much downtime each treatment at Allied needs, from no-downtime facials to about a week for HALO®, with what Sciton and Allergan say.
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Most treatments at Allied Medical Aesthetics have little to no downtime. You can go back to work, errands or the gym the same day or the next. The few that need real planning are HALO® laser (about a week), Kybella® (one to two weeks of swelling) and deeper chemical peels (up to 7 to 10 days of flaking). Below is what the manufacturers say, Sciton for our lasers and Allergan Aesthetics for our injectables and DiamondGlow®, alongside how our team helps you plan.
Downtime is the time before you feel comfortable at work or out in public. It is not the time it takes to see results. Even treatments with no downtime come with simple aftercare, such as skipping hard workouts, saunas or alcohol for the first day. Your downtime also depends on your skin and on how strong your treatment is, which is why every plan at Allied is personalized at your consultation.
Sciton says most people can return to their regular schedule the same day or the next day. Right after treatment you may see mild redness or flushing, much like a light sunburn, and your skin may feel slightly rough or dry for the first one to three days. Sciton notes that most patients wait at least 24 hours before wearing makeup, and its Super MOXI® page lists one day of downtime. At Allied, we tell clients to expect redness for a day or two, then a few days of dry, sandpaper-like skin. Learn more about MOXI®.
Sciton lists three to five days of downtime for HALO®, with mild swelling and redness that begin to fade three to four days after treatment. A lighter HALO® treatment can have you ready for makeup the next day, while a deeper treatment adds a few extra days. Because most of our HALO® clients want a more noticeable result, we ask you to plan for about one week of redness, swelling and peeling. Learn more about HALO®.
Sciton describes BBL® HEROic™ as having little to no downtime, so you can return to normal social activities right after treatment. Sciton also notes that dark spots may look darker while your skin heals, and some redness or swelling can linger briefly. In our experience, those darkened spots flake off within about a week. Learn more about BBL® photofacials.
Our laser hair reduction uses Sciton technology, and Sciton lists no downtime for its hair reduction treatments. Mild redness and small bumps around the follicles usually settle within a few hours to a day. Skip hot showers and heavy sweating for 24 hours. Learn more about laser hair reduction.
When we pair treatments, such as MOXI® + BBL® or HALO® + BBL®, plan around the stronger of the two. Not sure which laser fits your goals and schedule? Our laser guide compares them side by side.
Allergan says BOTOX® Cosmetic requires minimal downtime, and you can return to your daily routine as soon as you leave the office. Small bumps, mild redness or a little bruising at the injection sites usually settle quickly. Results build over about two weeks, so we recommend booking at least two weeks before a big event. Learn more about Botox®.
Allergan lists redness, swelling, tenderness, firmness, lumps or bumps and bruising as the most common side effects of the Juvéderm® Collection. In Allergan's studies, most side effects resolved within 14 days or less for Juvéderm® Vollure® XC, Ultra Plus XC and Ultra XC, within 30 days or less for Volbella® XC, and within two to four weeks for Voluma® XC. Those numbers show the longest window to plan around, not how long most people stay home. Allergan advises avoiding makeup for 12 hours and limiting strenuous exercise, sun or heat, and alcohol for the first 24 hours. Most of our clients see minor swelling or bruising settle within a few days. Learn more about dermal fillers.
Allergan says SKINVIVE™ treatment typically does not disrupt everyday activities, and most side effects, such as redness, swelling, bumps or bruising, resolve within seven days. As with fillers, limit strenuous exercise, sun or heat, and alcohol for the first 24 hours. Learn more about SKINVIVE™.
Allergan says you will likely have some swelling, bruising or numbness under your chin after Kybella® treatment, and lists swelling, bruising, pain, numbness, redness and areas of hardness as the most common side effects. Kybella® has the most noticeable recovery of our injectables. We tell clients to expect significant swelling for one to two weeks and to schedule at least two to four weeks before major events or photos. Most people need more than one session. Learn more about Kybella®.
Allergan describes DiamondGlow® as a noninvasive treatment with minimal downtime, so you can go back to your daily activities right after. At most, you may notice mild redness for a few hours, which makes it a favorite right before an event. Learn more about DiamondGlow®.
We offer SkinMedica® and PCA Skin® chemical peels, and downtime depends on the depth of your peel. Lighter peels may cause little to no visible flaking. Medium and deeper peels typically bring dryness and light flaking that clear within 7 to 10 days. Your provider matches the depth to your goals and your calendar. Learn more about chemical peels.
Sciton and Allergan do not make the treatments below, so these times come from our own aftercare guidance.
Our GLP-1 medical weight loss, hormone replacement therapy and peptide therapy programs are medical programs rather than procedures, so there is no recovery from the visit itself. Your provider reviews what to expect from your specific plan.
Planning for the holidays? See our holiday treatment timeline, or browse our no-downtime lunchtime treatments.
DiamondGlow®, custom facials, dermaplaning, laser hair reduction, waxing, lash and brow services and IV therapy have no downtime. Botox®, BBL® photofacials, ADVATx and SKINVIVE™ have little to none.
HALO® laser and Kybella®. Plan for about a week with HALO® and one to two weeks of swelling with Kybella®.
Yes. Allergan says you can return to your daily routine right after treatment. Avoid strenuous exercise and heat for the rest of the day.
No. It depends on your skin, the area treated and how strong your treatment is. Your provider can often adjust the settings or the product to fit your schedule.
Book a free consultation. Your provider will review your goals and calendar and build a plan with realistic expectations for results, downtime and maintenance.
Ready to plan your treatment? Book your free consultation or call (303) 465-6332. Allied Medical Aesthetics, 2751 W 120th Ave #200, Westminster, CO, serving Broomfield, Thornton, Northglenn and surrounding communities.
Downtime varies from person to person. Manufacturer information is summarized from Sciton and Allergan Aesthetics materials and may change. This article is for general education and is not a substitute for individual medical advice.
