WHEN TO CONTACT THRIVE AFTER A TREATMENT:

WHAT IS NORMAL?

  • Mild redness or tenderness (up to 48 hours)

  • Temporary swelling

  • Light flaking or dryness

  • Tiny pinpoint bleeding (microneedling)

  • Mild bruising (injections or laser)

  • Feeling tight or sensitive to products

 

Depending on your treatment, you experience any of the following that are common and temporary post-treatment experiences:

 

SIGNS THAT REQUIRE PROMPT ATTENTION:

  • Severe or worsening redness, swelling, or heat in the treated area after 48 hour

  • Pain that intensifies instead of improving over time

  • Blistering, excessive peeling, or burn-like symptoms

  • Signs of infection such as:

    • Yellow or green discharge

    • Foul odor from the treated area

    • Fever or chills

  • Prolonged bruising that becomes darker or spreads abnormally

  • Lumps, nodules, or asymmetry that worsen over several days after injectables

  • Allergic reaction symptoms like hives, itching, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the face/lips/tongue

  • Visual disturbances (for injectables near the eyes)

  • Unexpected bleeding or scabbing that does not improve

 

While mild redness, swelling, and sensitivity can be expected after many aesthetic treatments, clients should contact us immediately if they experience any of the following:

 

If you experience any of these symptoms, please contact THRIVE during business hours at 563-296-8100. After hours call 563-209-7858. And in the event of an emergency please visit your nearest emergency room.