FAQ
The honest answers.
Can I start while I'm still on Ozempic / Wegovy / Mounjaro?
Yes, with caveats. We recommend starting after your weight has been stable for at least 8 weeks. Treating while you're still actively losing means we're chasing a moving target — the skin we tighten today may need re-tightening as you lose another 15 lb. If you're near your goal weight or maintaining, we can begin the body phase of the protocol. The face phase typically waits until weight stability.
Will the GLP-1 interfere with treatment?
No. There's no known interaction between plasma or infrared treatments and GLP-1 medications. Because we don't use injectables or anesthetics, there's nothing to interfere with. Just continue your prescribed regimen. We'll discuss any medication considerations in consultation.
What about "Ozempic face"? Don't I need fillers?
Fillers are the conventional answer, and they work — temporarily. They also add foreign material to a face that just finished restructuring, require lifetime maintenance, and can migrate or accumulate. Hot Plasma (Fibroblast) addresses the same concern structurally: it tightens the loose skin, lifts the midface, and lets your own collagen rebuild the volume. It's slower than a filler appointment, but it's permanent until you age past it. Many of our face clients are post-GLP-1.
How long does the full protocol take?
Body protocols typically span 3–5 months. Face protocols are a single Hot Plasma session (5–7 days social downtime) plus optional Fusion Plasma facials monthly afterward. Combined body + face protocols, with stacking and recovery time, usually take 4–6 months from first session to final maintenance phase.
What if I gain some of the weight back?
Realistically: small fluctuations (5–10 lb) won't undo the tightening work. Significant regain (20+ lb sustained) will affect contouring results because new fat can accumulate. Plasma tightening results are durable, but they're not infinite — weight stability matters. We discuss this honestly during consultation.
How much does the full protocol cost?
Pricing varies by which areas and how many sessions. Current pricing is available on our Vagaro booking system. We accept Zelle, credit card, Affirm financing (at Vagaro checkout), and Cherry financing (withcherry.com) — making restoration accessible without a single large upfront cost.
Do you work with plastic surgeons?
Yes — we have referral relationships with several Miami plastic surgeons. For clients whose post-weight-loss laxity exceeds what plasma can address (typically 80+ lb loss with significant hanging skin), surgical body lift may be the right answer. We'll tell you honestly. Many post-bariatric patients also use plasma alongside or after surgical revision for stretch marks, scar improvement, and finishing-touch contouring.
I'm post-bariatric (gastric bypass / sleeve), not GLP-1. Does this work for me?
Yes, with the same considerations. Post-bariatric patients often have more dramatic loose skin than GLP-1 patients, especially if weight loss was 100+ lb. Plasma + invisa-RED® can do substantial work for stretch marks, residual fat pockets, arm and inner thigh laxity, and face restoration. For severe abdominal apron skin, surgical referral may be more appropriate — we evaluate honestly at consultation.
