Healing & Recovery TIMELINE
FOR PLEXR & NEOGEN TREATMENTS
Plasma energy treatments work by stimulating the skin’s natural regenerative process. The visible changes you move through in the days after treatment are evidence of that process at work. Collagen and elastin are rebuilding, and the skin is renewing itself at a structural level.
Recovery is where your results are built. For Plexr and higher-energy NeoGen treatments, most people benefit from setting aside time to heal. Lower-energy NeoGen treatments typically involve minimal downtime, making them easier to incorporate into everyday life.
A NOTE ABOUT RESULTS
The images below show the healing process — not the final outcome.
Collagen and elastin continue rebuilding for months after treatment, allowing improvements in firmness, elasticity, texture, tone, and overall skin quality to unfold over time.
To view before-and-after results and long-term outcomes, visit the NeoGen and Plexr Results Galleries.
WHAT TO EXPECT
There are plenty of before-and-after photos available that demonstrate what these technologies can achieve. What is often missing is transparency around the process—and process matters.
My goal is to help you understand the recovery process so you can plan with confidence and move into treatment with appropriate expectations.
Below you’ll find real healing timelines showing the day-by-day changes the skin moves through after plasma treatments. Individual healing responses vary, but these timelines provide a transparent look at what to expect.
Beautiful results are built over time, and understanding the process is part of achieving them.
Plexr Plus
With Plexr, you’ll see small carbon crusts forming on the surface of the skin — they are protective. Think of them as your skin’s natural shield while regeneration begins underneath. The area will also look red, feel warm, and will begin to tighten and swell. All of this is a normal part of the inflammatory response that drives collagen remodeling. See below for day-to-day recovery progression.
Immediately after Plexr Treatment.
Immediate post-treatment response following Plexr (semi-ablative) where the skin has carbon crusts as part of the healing process.
PLEXR UPPER LOWER EYE TREATMENT
Days 1–9 Post Plexr Recovery • Full Upper & Lower Non-Surgical Eye Blepharoplasty Treatment
A visual progression of healing following Plexr treatment for upper eye hooding and lower eyelid laxity.
Days 1–3
Skin will feel warm, tight. This is your body beginning its repair process. Swelling is expected. Swelling can cause mild discomfort for initial 48 hours.
Days 3–5
Carbon crusts remain in place as the skin regenerates beneath them. Swelling decreases.
Days 5–10
Surface healing becomes more visible. Flaking or shedding of carbon crusts occur as new skin emerges.
Weeks following
After the initial tissue sublimation and healing process, results continue to improve as collagen remodeling and tissue contraction support ongoing tightening and lift.
NEOGEN PSR
With NeoGen, the outer layer of skin remains intact and acts as a biological bandage, protecting the deeper regenerative work happening underneath. You’ll notice splotchy redness, warmth, and a tight, dry feeling — similar to a sunburn. Some bronzing and gentle peeling will follow over the coming days as the skin renews from within.
One of the unique advantages of NeoGen is that treatment intensity can be customized. Higher-energy treatments typically produce more visible downtime but may achieve desired results in fewer sessions. Lower-energy treatments generally involve less downtime and are often performed as a series, allowing for progressive collagen stimulation with minimal disruption to daily life.
For those seeking little to no downtime, treatment can begin at very low energy settings (0.5 J), where many people experience only mild redness that resolves quickly and are able to return to normal activities immediately. While these gentler treatments typically require a series of sessions, they offer a gradual approach to improving skin quality with minimal interruption to everyday life.
The healing timelines below show a range of NeoGen energy levels and recovery experiences so you can better understand what to expect based on your treatment plan.
Immediately after NeoGen Treatment.
Immediate post-treatment response following NeoGen, where the skin appears uniformly red as part of the healing process.
LOW | MEDIUM ENERGY POST TREATMENT
Days 1–6 Post NeoGen Recovery • Full Face & Neck Treatment • 0.8 J Energy Level
A visual progression of healing following NeoGen treatment for face and neck skin laxity, under-eye darkness, skin tightening, and improved skin quality.
Days 1–2
Redness, warmth, and tightening occur and are part of the normal response. This is your body beginning its repair process. The intact outer layer of skin functions as a protective barrier while internal remodeling begins. It is not painful.
Days 3–5
Some bronzing and gentle peeling will follow over the coming days as the skin renews from within. Light mineral based make up can be used after day 2.
Days 6 onward
Collagen remodeling continues beneath the surface, with continued improvements in elasticity, tone, texture, and structure in the months following.
Days 1–6 Post NeoGen Recovery • Lower Face & Jawline Treatment • 0.8 J Energy Level
A visual progression of healing following NeoGen treatment for lower face sagging, jawline firming, and skin tightening.
HIGHER ENERGY POST TREATMENT
Days 1–11 Post NeoGen Recovery • Full Face & NeckTreatment • 1.7 J Energy Level
A visual progression of healing following high-energy NeoGen treatment for facial laxity, skin sagging, fine lines, and wrinkles.
Days 1–3
Redness and tightening occur and are part of the normal response. This is your body beginning its repair process. The intact outer layer of skin functions as a protective barrier while internal remodeling begins. It is not painful.
Days 4–10
Surface healing becomes more visible. Flaking, peeling occurs as new skin emerges.
Weeks following
Collagen remodeling continues beneath the surface, with continued improvements in elasticity, tone, texture, and structure in the months following.
What Happens Next?
When your treatment is complete, your skin will look and feel different right away. Redness, swelling, and the visible changes that occur in the hours and days following Plexr and NeoGen treatments are expected and reflect your body’s natural healing response. Inflammation is a normal and important part of regeneration — the response is the regeneration.
Before you leave, you’ll receive individualized aftercare, written instructions, and any products required during recovery. You’ll leave with a clear understanding of what to do, what to avoid, and what to expect, with support available during business hours should questions arise.
More Info On Treatments
What Does a Plasma Energy Treatment Feel Like?
What You’ll Feel
With Plexr, the sensation is often described as a mild pin-prick or a quick elastic snap against the skin. With NeoGen, it’s a series of controlled, warm pulses delivered across the treatment area, and you’ll hear a snapping sound from the device. With either, you may notice a brief smell similar to hair burning. This is completely normal and temporary.
Most clients find the treatments very manageable. Your comfort is accounted for throughout.
Before Your Plexr or NeoGen Appointment
We start with a consultation form, where you can share your relevant health history, skin concerns, and what you’re hoping to achieve. From there, we connect for a consultation, either by phone or in person, to go through your information together, understand your goals more fully, and talk through what’s realistic and right for your skin.
Once we’ve reviewed your information and discussed your options, a treatment plan is made. That might mean Plexr, NeoGen, or a combination of both, depending on what you’re goals are. We review what the process and recovery time looks like in terms of timeline and aftercare. If you’re ready to move forward, we’ll book your appointment with a deposit to hold your date.
After booking, you’ll receive an email that includes your full pre- and post-care instructions to review before your appointment. If your treatment requires a numbing cream prescription, those details are included at this stage.
On the day of your appointment, we begin by reviewing your plan one more time together. We go over your consent and answer any remaining questions.
How Long Does a Plasma Session Take?
How Long Will It Take?
Appointment length varies depending on the treatment and the area being addressed. As a general guide:
Shorter appointments, around 45 minutes to an hour, typically apply to a single focused area with semi-ablative plexr, non-ablative Plexr, or lower energy NeoGen where no numbing is required.
Longer appointments, up to 2 hours, are more common when numbing is needed, when multiple areas are being treated, or when NeoGen is used with higher energy settings or broader coverage.
Your specific appointment length will be confirmed at the time of booking so you can plan accordingly.
A Note on Numbing
When prescription numbing cream is part of your plan, it’s applied at the start of your appointment and given time to take effect before treatment begins. This is built into your appointment time.
When can I wash my face?
Washing your face post Plexr and NeoGen treatments:
Timing depends on which treatment you’ve had. NeoGen typically allows gentle cleansing to resume after the first 24 hours, while Plexr requires the area to stay completely dry for several days while the carbon crusts protect the new skin underneath. Your individual post-care plan will confirm the exact days for your treatment.
When can I wear makeup?
Wearing makeup post Plexr and NeoGen treatments::
Timing varies by treatment and intensity: lower-energy NeoGen typically allows light makeup around day 2, higher-energy NeoGen once peeling is fully complete, and Plexr once all crusts have fallen away naturally, usually 7 to 10 days. A mineral-based formula is recommended when you resume, since newly formed skin may still be sensitive and fragile. Use clean applicators and apply gently, never rubbing the treated area.
When can I exercise?
Plan on a full week away from intense workouts, saunas, hot tubs, and swimming after either treatment. Heat and sweat can disrupt the skin’s healing response, so this pause supports your result rather than just being a precaution.
Is swelling normal?
Swelling post Plexr and NeoGen treatments:
Yes, though it shows up differently depending on treatment. NeoGen tends to present more as redness and warmth, similar to a sunburn, with only minor swelling, if any. Plexr typically involves more visible swelling alongside redness, especially around the eyes, often peaking around day two or three before settling on its own.
When will I see my final results?
Final results with Plexr and NeoGen treatments:
For Plexr, change becomes noticeable once swelling has resolved and crusts have fallen away, with continued tightening and lift as the tissue remodels over the following weeks.
With NeoGen, initial change appears as the skin finishes surface healing within the first one to two weeks, with deeper improvement unfolding over 30, 60, and 90 days as collagen continues to remodel, sometimes developing for up to 24 months.
Regeneration is a biological process, not a single event. While treatment initiates the process, the body’s ability to repair and rebuild is influenced by factors such as hydration, nutrition, sleep, sun protection, and a consistent skincare routine. Supporting these foundations helps optimize tissue renewal and long-term results.
What products should I use during recovery?
Less is more during healing. You’ll be given a simple, specific product plan, typically a gentle cleanser, SPF, and a barrier product if needed. It’s important not to introduce anything outside that plan, including actives or exfoliants, for several weeks.
