Pre- and Post-procedure skin care

Optimize results with pre- and post-procedure skin care solutions from leading brands

With all the perks that in-office and at-home skin care treatments and procedures bring, the time before and in between your procedure and picture-perfect skin can call for special, pre- and post-procedural reinforcements, and the right pre- and post-procedure skin care products can make all the difference in how your skin heals. That’s why at LovelySkin we make it simple to shop today’s top pre- and post-procedure skin care products that are specially formulated to help exfoliate and prep as well as hydrate, soothe, calm, protect, replenish and complement post-procedural skin.

You can browse and shop a wide variety of tried-and-true makeup, face serums, cleansers and more for post-procedure care at LovelySkin today. Choose from trusted brands like SkinCeuticals, Dermablend, EltaMD, Vanicream, DerMend, Oxygenetix, Colorescience and others. To learn more about proper post-procedure skin care tips, please visit the LovelySkin Blog!

Preparing your skin for common procedures

While we often think about caring for skin after in-office treatments, taking the time to stop the use of certain products use products to prep them ahead of procedures and treatments can boost results as well as help skin recover more quickly afterward. If you want to prep for botox injections, you'll only want to make sure you wash your face with a gentle cleanser to ensure it's free of dirt, debris, makeup and oil. However, if you're getting ready for chemical peel prep or lip filler prep, you should be sure to stop using retinoids and other exfoliants like AHAs at least 48 hours before your treatment. You'll also want to prepare skin by using a moisturizer to ensure skin is hydrated well before the chemical peel or lip filler is administered.

Post-procedure skin care guide

Your post-procedure skin care routine will vary depending on the treatments or cosmetic procedure done. According to LovelySkin founder and board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Joel Schlessinger, one product any post-procedure skin care routine shouldn’t be without is a high-quality, broad spectrum sunscreen. A few of our bestselling post-daily sunscreen options that are also wonderful for any post-procedure care routine includes:

• EltaMD UV Daily Broad Spectrum SPF 40 and other EltaMD sunscreens
• Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Brush-On Shield SPF 50
• Avene High Protection Tinted Compact SPF 50
• SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 35

A quick guide to recommended skin care products to use after a cosmetic procedure:

Chemical peels and microdermabrasion

Since chemical face peels and microdermabrasion exfoliate the skin, they can cause sensitivity, dryness, redness, and flaking. After a chemical peel, avoid exfoliating ingredients like glycolic and salicylic acids, vitamin C and retinol. Instead, opt-in for gentle and hydrating moisturizers, cleansers, peptide skin care products! You should also try to avoid excess or direct sunlight.

Injectables

Injectables like botox and fillers can help restore fullness and structure. They can also cause bruising, swelling and redness. Combat this with anti-bruising products and post-procedural products that can help minimize redness. A cool compress can also be used to help curb or reduce swelling.

Microneedling

Microneedling is a simple in-office or at-home treatment that can help improve skin by increasing collagen production to help fade acne scars, improve the appearance of large pores, and give sun-damaged skin new life. Because microneedling literally creates small holes in the skin, it’s crucial to ensure your skin stays clean and well hydrated. Utilize calming and hydrating cleansers, hyaluronic acid serums, hydrating moisturizers and ceramides.

Laser resurfacing

Laser resurfacing helps improve signs of aging like fine lines and wrinkles, discoloration or uneven texture and even acne scars. This non-invasive procedure can cause swelling, scabbing and redness. The best method of care after laser resurfacing includes gentle and hydrating products containing ingredients like aloe, antioxidants, vitamins C and E, hyaluronic acid, ceramides and ferulic acid. Avoid products with exfoliating ingredients like glycolic acid, salicylic acid or retinol, as well as irritating ingredients like fragrances.

Laser hair and IPL hair removal

Laser hair and IPL hair removal can leave skin feeling dry and slightly irritated. A gentle cleanser can help support the natural exfoliation process that occurs afterward.

Discover pre- and post-procedure care at LovelySkin today

No matter what your post-procedure skin care routine looks like, LovelySkin has the best selection of skin and beauty products to optimize your treatment and make your skin look and feel its best. You can browse and shop today to find your new go-to post-procedure care products. Not sure which products are right for you? Contact our knowledgeable Customer Care Team for personalized recommendations or visit the blog to learn how to care for post procedural skin with SkinCeuticals!