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Downtime Decoder: Exactly What to Expect After Each Treatment

Eliminate surprises with our downtime guide for Ritual facials, Renewal microneedling, exosome hair therapy, and more.

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Melissa Metz

LPN, Advanced Aesthetics Nurse & Care Coordinator

Key Takeaways

  • Takeaway1

    Ritual facials offer zero downtime—expect a glow and mild warmth for a few hours.

  • Takeaway2

    Renewal microneedling causes a sun-kissed flush for 24 hours and micro-flaking around day 3.

  • Takeaway3

    Exosome hair therapy requires avoiding sweat for 48 hours but no visible downtime.

  • Takeaway4

    Clarifying or barrier serums may cause gentle purging or micro-peel when introduced.

  • Takeaway5

    Prepare lounges, gentle meals, and entertainment in advance to make recovery restful.

Ritual Facial & LED

Downtime: none. Expect instant radiance and a relaxed nervous system. Hydrate, avoid heavy makeup for the rest of the day, and sleep on a clean pillowcase. Perfect before events, photos, or important meetings.

Renewal Microneedling Series

Day 0: warmth and flushed cheeks—sleep with a clean pillowcase. Day 1: mild tightness; use provided aftercare. Day 3: light flaking; pat on moisturizer, no picking. Day 7: glow. Avoid intense workouts, saunas, and active skincare for 48 hours. Schedule major events 5–7 days after each session.

Exosome Therapy

No visible downtime. You may feel scalp tenderness for 24 hours. Skip washing, sweating, and hats for 48 hours. Sleep on a clean pillowcase and hydrate. Hair momentum builds quietly—before/after photos show the real story.

Medical-Grade Serums

Clarifying serums can cause purging for 1–2 weeks; keep communication open so we can adjust frequency. Barrier serums may cause micro-flaking during ramp-up. Use barrier balm, avoid harsh scrubs, and be patient—this means your skin is renewing.

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