Long Term Care for Your Results
Aesthetic treatments like non-surgical lifting and volume enhancement are not just one-time events. They are investments in the biological health and structure of your skin. While our primary treatment plans create significant changes in volume and firmness, the body continues its natural aging process over time. Think of this as a medspa for the breasts/decollete. Maintenance is essential, just like any other medspa treatment.
Maintenance sessions are designed specifically for existing Cleavage Clinic patients who have already completed their initial series of treatments. These follow-up visits allow us to reinforce the collagen framework we have built and ensure that your silhouette remains consistent year after year.
The Purpose of Follow-Up Care
The philosophy of our clinic is rooted in both corrective and preventative care. Once you have achieved your desired silhouette or skin quality, a maintenance schedule helps to prevent the slow return of skin laxity or volume loss.
By returning for periodic sessions, you are effectively staying ahead of gravity and the natural depletion of structural proteins. These appointments are generally shorter and less intensive than your initial series, as they are focused on stability rather than significant remodeling.
Sustaining Collagen and Elasticity
Whether you have utilized Morpheus8 for lifting or Sculptra for volume, these treatments rely on your body's ability to produce new tissue. Maintenance sessions act as a gentle reminder to your cells to continue this production. This is particularly important for areas like the chest and neck, where the skin is thin and more susceptible to environmental stressors.
The Ideal Patient
Maintenance sessions are reserved exclusively for:
- Existing patients who have finished their full recommended treatment series.
- Individuals who are happy with their current results and want to prevent future sagging or thinning.
- Clients who prefer a proactive approach to aging rather than waiting for concerns to reappear.
- Clients who are happy with results and want to build on volume or lift and tighten skin even more
Maintenance FAQs
How often should I schedule a maintenance session?
The frequency of these visits depends entirely on the specific treatment you received and your individual aging process. Maintenance can be started 3 months after the last session in the initial treatment series. We recommended 1-2 maintenance sessions per year OR a full treatment series 1x per year
For volume-based treatments, your specialist will monitor your results and recommend a follow-up as needed.
Can I switch between different treatments during maintenance?
Yes. Many of our patients find that while they started with a focus on volume, their maintenance needs might shift toward skin texture or tone correction. We can tailor your follow-up visits to address whatever your current priorities may be.
Is there a specific timeline for these appointments?
Because everyone heals and ages at a different rate, there is no rigid schedule. We generally suggest checking in with your specialist every 3-6 months to evaluate your progress and decide if a touch up session is necessary to preserve your silhouette.
Are maintenance sessions as long as the initial appointments?
In most cases, maintenance visits are more streamlined. Since the foundation has already been established, these sessions focus on specific areas that require a boost of stimulation. Your specialist will give you a clear expectation of the time required during your booking.