Prepare & Aftercare
Plasma Fibroblasting aftercare
Small carbon crusts form within hours and must be left to fall away on their own — usually five to ten days on the face, longer on the body. Picking one is how a fibroblasting result goes wrong.
Follow the written aftercare you are given at your appointment first — it is specific to you, and this page is a general guide.
Reviewed by Valleva Body on 12 September 2026.
Before your appointment
- Book at least three weeks clear of any event. The healing is visible and cannot be covered.
- Stop retinol, acids and exfoliants on the area for a week beforehand.
- No sun exposure or self-tan on the area for two weeks before treatment.
- Arrange time away from work if you are having a facial area treated — swelling peaks on the second day.
- Tell your practitioner about any history of keloid scarring, cold sores or pigmentation changes.
Straight after treatment
- Leave the small crusts completely alone. This is the single most important instruction — picking is the main cause of scarring and pigment change.
- Keep the area clean and dry exactly as instructed.
- Use only the products your practitioner gives or recommends.
- Sleep elevated for the first few nights if a facial area was treated.
- No make-up over the area until the crusts have gone by themselves.
- No swimming, saunas, steam or heavy exercise until fully healed.
What healing looks like
- Days 1–2Swelling, often worst on the second morning. Small dark points form across the treated area.
- Days 3–7Crusts are fully formed and at their most visible. They must be left alone.
- Days 7–14Crusts fall away on their own, revealing pink new skin underneath.
- Weeks 2–8Pinkness fades gradually. Sun protection during this period is essential.
- Weeks 8–12The result develops as the skin completes its response. This is when progress is assessed and any further session considered.
When to contact someone
Contact a healthcare professional promptly if you notice any of the following:
- Spreading redness or heat around the treated area after day three
- Discharge, pus or a bad smell
- Fever
- Severe pain rather than tenderness
- Crusts that lift early and leave a raw, weeping surface
For anything that is worrying you but is not urgent, message us and we will take a look. For anything urgent, contact your doctor or your nearest emergency service rather than waiting for a reply from us.
Information on this site is general and is not a substitute for medical diagnosis, advice or treatment. Speak to a healthcare professional about any health concern.
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