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What the protocol is built to do

The Bravo Glow exists because routine facials and individual injectable treatments don't produce the same outcome as a structured intensive program. The protocol combines four complementary modalities that each do something different — exfoliation and serum delivery, collagen stimulation at depth, growth-factor healing boost, and light-based inflammation reduction — and layers them on a schedule designed for compounding effect.

What the protocol is designed to deliver: meaningful texture improvement, tone evenness, reduction of fine lines and early etched wrinkles, pore appearance reduction, and a visible "lit from within" quality that clients notice in photos. It's not a substitute for injectables that address expression lines or volume loss — it's complementary.

Who it's for: clients 6 months pre-wedding, clients with event-driven skin goals (major photography, TV appearance, reunions), and clients doing a seasonal reset after extended sun damage or hormonal skin changes. Not necessary for routine maintenance — monthly DiamondGlow handles that at a fraction of the cost.

The week-by-week schedule

Week 0 (preparation week): Consultation, baseline photography, home skincare regimen review, pre-treatment product adjustments (retinol taper if needed, SPF commitment, hydroquinone pre-treatment for Fitzpatrick IV+). Optional Botox scheduled if part of the plan.

Week 1: First DiamondGlow session with the starting serum selection. LED therapy. Sets the baseline and introduces the protocol gently.

Week 2: First RF microneedling session. This is the workhorse treatment of the protocol — 24 to 48 hours of mild redness followed by noticeable texture improvement over the following 2 weeks. LED therapy later in week 2 supports recovery.

Week 3: Second DiamondGlow session, this time with Vitalize or HA5 serum depending on your skin's early response. LED therapy. Recovery-focused week.

Week 4: PRF treatment — your own platelet-rich fibrin applied topically after microchannels are created. Delivers concentrated growth factors directly to where collagen is being stimulated. LED therapy.

Week 5: Second RF microneedling session — deeper settings than session one because skin has tolerance from the first round. LED therapy.

Week 6: Final DiamondGlow session with a brightening-and-hydration serum combination. Closing LED therapy. Results assessment and post-protocol home-care plan.

What results look like across the protocol

Initial visible change at week 2 is subtle — mostly a hydration and glow effect from the first DiamondGlow. By week 3, after the first microneedling round, texture improvements begin appearing. Week 4 brings the first "oh wow" moment for most clients — compounded effects from three treatments starting to show up simultaneously.

By the final week, most clients are visibly transformed. Pores appear smaller. Texture is smoother. Tone is more even. A pre-treatment vs week-6 side-by-side is usually dramatic.

What happens between weeks 6 and 10 matters more than the protocol itself. Collagen remodeling continues for 6 to 12 weeks after the last microneedling session. The peak visible result actually lands about 4 weeks after the protocol ends — meaning if your wedding is at week 10, your skin peaks exactly when you need it to.

Cost breakdown

The total investment for the full protocol at Bravo MedSpa is $5,000 to $6,500 depending on exact session count (some clients add a third microneedling session or second PRF):

• 4 DiamondGlow sessions at $250 each (package pricing): $850 to $1,000
• 2 to 3 RF microneedling sessions: $1,800 to $2,700
• 1 to 2 PRF treatments: $800 to $1,600
• 6 LED therapy sessions: included in protocol
• Pre-treatment SkinMedica product regimen: $250 to $400 (optional but recommended)

Compared to buying each session individually at non-package pricing, protocol participants save roughly $800 to $1,200. Payment plans via CareCredit are available for clients spreading the cost over 6 to 12 months. See our microneedling cost guide for per-session context.

Who should skip it

The Bravo Glow isn't right for every client. We'll say no or recommend an alternative in these situations:

• Pregnancy or nursing. RF microneedling and PRF contraindicated; modified DiamondGlow-only version possible.
• Active acne flare. We address the flare first with DiamondGlow Clarifying alone before layering more aggressive modalities.
• Recent isotretinoin (Accutane) use. 6+ months off required before RF microneedling.
• Active skin infections or inflammation. Treat underlying condition first.
• Budget under $3,500. The compressed 4-week version is the right fit; full 6-week protocol isn't worth compromising on.
• Clients wanting routine maintenance. Monthly DiamondGlow alone handles this at far less cost — read our monthly vs quarterly article.

Booking and timeline planning

Every Bravo Glow starts with a complimentary consultation where we assess skin state, discuss goals, confirm protocol fit, and map the 6-week schedule around your calendar.

For event-driven bookings, work backwards from the event. A protocol starting at week 0 of our calendar lands peak results at roughly week 10 — 4 weeks after the final session. That's the window to target. A wedding in mid-July means starting the protocol in early May. A fall gala in October means starting in late July or early August.

Book a consultation at West Hartford or Rocky Hill — via the main contact page — at least 8 weeks before your target event to leave scheduling flexibility.