After strong esthetic treatments it’s important to give your skin the tools to create your desired results. In most cases this means going back to the basics, but how can you do that without stripping your skin of the nutrients it needs to heal and improve? With LCP skin it’s easy! Follow these steps so your skin can bounce back and improve quickly post-treatment.

Immediate post care

This will be different for every treatment and will require instructions from your service provider. Still, there are some general rules you can follow. Don’t make plans for after your appointment. Most will leave you red and potentially swollen for at least the rest of the day. It’s important to rest and to let your skin heal. It may be advised to avoid treating the skin at home for the rest of the day, and this includes wearing makeup. Make sure the treated area stays clean and cool. No working out after advanced treatments. Introducing sweat and heat to freshly treated skin can be a recipe for bad reactions. Use your treatment as an excuse to skip the gym and practice some relaxation instead.

My go-to post treatment routine

Each treatment will require some specialized care, however, this routine is perfect for sensitized skin.

• Calming cleanser: used as the first step in both morning and evening routines. It’s a great cleanser with no exfoliators. Perfect for healing as it includes green tea polyphenols to aid skin repair and soothing.
• Hydrate and Plump serum: apply after cleansing both morning and evening. This product is perfect for use both before and after treatments. Hydrated skin always responds better to treatment and this triple weight Hyaluronic acid serum nourishes every layer of the skin giving both immediate and long-term results.
• Antioxidant rich therapy cream: apply after Hydrate and Plump serum morning and evening. This lightweight cream is a soothing powerhouse. It is the ultimate redness defense making it a great choice post-treatment.
• Age defense cream: apply last before moisturizer or SPF. This brand-new technology is perfect for maximizing your treatment results. It’s rejuvenating without any harsh ingredients. It will work with your treatment in cellular repair in the deeper layers of your skin aiding in reaching your desired result.
• Optional enhancement, age defying eye cream: Contains the same active ingredients as the age defense cream and is specialized for the eye area. Perfect if the upper or lower eye lids are an area of concern for you.
• HydroBoost: this rich but not too heavy cream can be applied last in your evening routine. It’s full of peptides, a skin care ingredient that signals for cellular repair. It will work alongside your treatment to improve skin quality and provide an occlusive barrier to protect your skin and lock in anything applied before it. Boosting product efficacy and ensuring you get the best results.
• Protect and conceal SPF 50: apply as the last step in your morning routine. This mineral based SPF 50 protects and soothes the skin simultaneously. This product contains zinc oxide which acts as sun protection and inflammation defense. As a mineral product with a tint, it will provide the best possible protection from the sun. The mineral tint creates a shield on the skin blocking UV rays from entering. This can be reapplied throughout the day. If you want more information on best sun-care practices check out our ‘spring sun-care’ post.

This is an example routine and works well for most advanced treatments. Still, each treatment may have its own requirements, so if you have any questions or hesitation, please reach out to your service provider.

Additional tips

• Wash your makeup brushes
• Swap makeup for mineral based tinted SPF products
• Change pillowcases / sheets before sleeping on them
• Avoid touching the treated area and don’t let others touch the treated area (including your pets)
• Be mindful around steam ex. cooking, doing dishes, shower
• Wear comfortable clothes to your appointment to minimize discomfort during and after
• If you have any questions or concerns do not be afraid to reach out to your service provider. I understand waiting for the skin to heal can create anxiety, so please reach out if you need support

Wrap up

Your improved skin starts now. Advanced treatments take time to show results and can require multiple sessions. Start your treatment journey now to ensure you have the time to reach your skin care goals. Not sure where to start? Book a consultation with me at Lake Country Plastic and Hand Surgery so we can build the plan for you!