You’ve just invested in a laser or plasma treatment—whether Opus Plasma, ClearLift, Dye-VL, or Opus Colibri—and naturally, you want the best possible results. While the technology at Soma MD delivers powerful transformation on its own, your post-procedure care is what truly determines the quality, longevity, and safety of your outcome.

Think of aftercare as the second half of your treatment. The more committed you are to your recovery routine, the smoother your healing will be and the more radiant and long-lasting your results.

Here’s your comprehensive guide to post-procedure care, designed to help you protect your investment and reveal your best skin yet.

Why Post-Procedure Care Matters More Than Most People Realize

Laser and plasma treatments work by creating controlled injury within the skin. This triggers your body’s natural repair process, leading to collagen production, renewed texture, and improved tone.

But during this healing window, your skin is more vulnerable to:

• UV damage
• Inflammation
• Irritation
• Pigmentation
• Infection
• Dehydration

Proper care protects the skin while it regenerates, ensuring your results appear faster, clearer, and more even—and stay that way longer.

Immediately After Treatment: The First 24 Hours

This is the most important phase of recovery. Your skin may feel warm, tight, or slightly sensitive, depending on the treatment intensity.

Do:

• Keep the skin clean with a gentle, non-active cleanser
• Hydrate with a simple, healing moisturizer
• Use cool compresses if recommended
• Avoid touching or rubbing your skin
• Hydrate by drinking plenty of water

Avoid:

• Sun exposure
• Heat (steam rooms, workouts, saunas, hot showers)
• Makeup (unless cleared by your provider)
• Active ingredients like AHAs, BHAs, retinoids, vitamin C
• Exfoliation

Your skin needs calm, moisture, and protection—not active treatments.

Days 2–5: Supporting the Skin’s Regeneration Phase

Depending on the treatment (ClearLift vs. Opus Colibri, for example), you may see:

• Mild redness
• Swelling
• Flaking or sandpaper texture
• Sensitivity

All of these are normal signs of regeneration.

What to Focus On:

• Hydration
  Moisturize 2–3x daily to support barrier repair.
• Sun Protection
  SPF 30 or higher, applied and reapplied religiously.
• Barrier Building
  Use gentle, nourishing products recommended by your provider.

At this stage, your skin is rebuilding—nourishing it will maximize collagen formation and prevent complications.

Days 5–10: When Improvements Become Visible

This is when patients begin to notice smoother texture, reduced tightness, and improvements in tone and clarity. For deeper treatments like Opus Plasma or Colibri, light flaking or pinpoint scabbing may still occur—resist any urge to pick or exfoliate.

You May Now Reintroduce Some Products

With your provider’s approval, this may include:

• Vitamin C
• Peptides
• Light serums
• Retinoids (depending on intensity of treatment)

Active ingredients help maintain results—but timing matters.

One of the Most Important Steps: Protecting Your Skin From the Sun

Sun exposure is the #1 cause of post-treatment pigmentation issues. Even a few minutes of unprotected sunlight can trigger dark spots or inflammation when your skin is healing.

Sun Protection Must Include:

• SPF every morning
• Reapplication every 2 hours outdoors
• Hats, sunglasses, shade when possible
• Avoiding peak midday sun

Your future skin will thank you for taking this seriously.

What NOT to Do After Laser or Plasma Treatments

Avoiding the wrong products or habits is just as important as using the right ones.

Avoid for At Least 1 Week (or longer if instructed):

• Retinoids
• AHAs/BHAs
• Vitamin C (in early healing)
• Physical exfoliants
• Scrubs or cleansing brushes
• Hair removal treatments
• Chemical peels
• Hot yoga or intense sweating
• Chlorine and saltwater

Your skin needs peace—not aggression—while it regenerates.

Long-Term Maintenance: Keeping Your Results at Their Best

Laser and plasma treatments create long-lasting improvements, but your daily habits determine how long those benefits remain visible.

To keep your skin glowing:

• Maintain a medical-grade skincare regimen
• Use SPF daily
• Schedule maintenance treatments (ClearLift, Dye-VL, or Opus refinements)
• Use LMNT.one red light therapy at home
• Stay hydrated and sleep well
• Keep inflammation under control

At Soma MD, most patients follow a personalized long-term plan designed to preserve collagen and prevent new damage.

Why Soma MD Has the Best Post-Procedure Support

Our approach doesn’t stop the moment your treatment ends. We provide:

• Customized aftercare plans
• High-quality medical-grade skincare
• Clear instructions and ongoing support
• Follow-up recommendations
• Access to the latest repair technologies

You’re never left guessing what to do or when to do it—our team ensures your healing journey is smooth, safe, and optimized for beautiful results.

Give Your Skin the Care It Deserves After Every Treatment

Healthy recovery leads to smoother texture, brighter tone, and long-lasting rejuvenation. When you follow a personalized post-procedure plan, you protect your investment and unlock the full potential of your treatment.

Schedule your next laser or plasma treatment at Soma MD in Lakeway, TX, and experience expert-guided aftercare that elevates your results from the inside out.