Skincare after a cosmetic procedure

Skincare after a cosmetic procedure

After a peel, microneedling, dermaplaning, hydrodermabrasion, laser procedure or other cosmetic treatment, the skin may temporarily look red or feel warm, dry, tight and unusually sensitive.

During this recovery period, the skin mainly needs rest, hydration and protection. A short routine consisting of a gentle cleanser, soothing serum, suitable recovery cream and daily sun protection is usually sufficient.

Always follow the instructions provided by the practitioner who performed the treatment. The appropriate time to resume cleansing, moisturiser, makeup and sunscreen depends on the procedure and its intensity.

WHICH TREATMENTS MAY REQUIRE AFTERCARE?

• Superficial cosmetic peels.
• Microneedling and nanoneedling.
• Dermaplaning.
• Microdermabrasion and hydrodermabrasion.
• Radiofrequency treatments.
• IPL and laser procedures.
• Intensive facial treatments.
• Professional deep cleansing.
• Injectable treatments, according to practitioner instructions.
• Cosmetic surgery, exclusively according to medical aftercare instructions.

The products in this category are intended for cosmetic care of closed skin. Do not apply ordinary skincare to open wounds, stitches, bleeding skin, blisters or infected areas.

WHAT DOES THE SKIN NEED AFTER TREATMENT?

• Gentle cleansing without rubbing.
• Hydration with ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, glycerine or panthenol.
• Soothing care with cica or other calming ingredients.
• Barrier support with ceramides and lipids.
• A simple routine without unnecessary exfoliation.
• UV protection as soon as the practitioner permits it.
• Sufficient time to recover naturally.

Fusion Meso after a cosmetic procedure

Cica Post-Care was developed for use following aesthetic treatments. Its Centella asiatica-based formula supports skin comfort and the skin barrier.

Meso Repair Cream is a richer recovery cream for skin that feels dry, tight or vulnerable. Meso Shield 50 provides high sun protection once the practitioner allows sunscreen to be used.

Suitable products:

• Deep Cleanser.
• Hyaluronic Drops.
• Cica Post-Care.
• Meso Repair Cream.
• Ceramid Moisturizer.
• Probiotix Cream.
• Hyaluronic Cryo-Mask.
• Meso Shield 50.

Ekseption Skincare after a cosmetic procedure

Post-Peel Glaciar Mask was developed to provide hydrating and cooling care following professional peels. It is particularly suitable for normal, combination and oilier skin.

Skin Relief Fluid and the Hyaluronic B5, Hyaluronic Ectoin and Hyaluronic Flavonoids Mixlab serums provide hydrating and soothing care. Glaciar Repair is a lightweight recovery cream for combination or oilier skin.

Suitable products:

• Micellar Water Cleanse & Peel when cleansing is permitted.
• Skin Relief Fluid.
• Hyaluronic B5 Mixlab Serum.
• Hyaluronic Ectoin Mixlab Serum.
• Hyaluronic Flavonoids Mixlab Serum.
• Probio-T Ultra Serum.
• Post-Peel Glaciar Mask.
• Glaciar Repair.
• All Day Shield SPF 50.

Do not use Ice Cream Repair, Caviar Repair Cream, activators or other retinol- and acid-based products immediately after treatment.

Mila d’Opiz after a cosmetic procedure

The Microbiome and Sensitive products may be used when closed skin still feels dry, sensitive or unbalanced during the later recovery stage.

Suitable products:

• Microbiome Wash & Clean.
• Microbiome Daily Balancing Tonic.
• Mila Sensitive Aloe Gel.
• Mila Sensitive Light Cream.
• Mila Sensitive Rich Cream.
• Hyaluronic⁷ Serum.
• Hyaluronic⁷ Cooling Gel.

Avoid fragranced products when the skin is severely irritated, damaged or particularly reactive. Check the ingredients and patch test if necessary.

PCA Skin after a cosmetic procedure

The appropriate products depend on the procedure and the individual skin type.

Suitable products:

• Creamy Cleanser.
• Gentle Facial Wash.
• Hydrating Toner once lotions may be resumed.
• Hydrating Serum.
• ReBalance as a lightweight soothing moisturiser.
• Silkcoat Balm for richer care.
• Hydrating Mask.
• Hyaluronic Acid Overnight Mask once the skin is completely closed.
• A suitable broad-spectrum PCA Skin sunscreen.

Resume Daily Exfoliant, retinol, acne treatments, peels and strong corrective serums only when the skin has sufficiently recovered and the practitioner approves their use.

Matis Paris after a cosmetic procedure

The Réponse Délicate collection is intended for sensitive, visibly red or uncomfortable skin.

Suitable products:

• Sensi-Milk.
• Sensi-Essence.
• Sensiflora Serum.
• Sensiflora Cream.
• Sensi-Calm Gel.
• Sensi-Cold Cream.
• Sensi-Petal Mask.
• A suitable Matis Paris sunscreen.

Sensiflora Peel and other exfoliating products are not suitable for immediate aftercare. Consider the presence of fragrance if the skin is highly reactive.

Pascaud after a cosmetic procedure

Pascaud offers gentle cleansing and hydrating or nourishing products for the later recovery stage.

Suitable products:

• Cleansing Balm.
• Cleansing Mask Gentle Soothing.
• Serum Code H.
• Hydrating Emulsion.
• Vernix Caseosa.
• Repair Complex.
• Sun Guard Cream SPF 30.
• UV Defense for high UV-A and UV-B protection.

IMMEDIATELY AFTER TREATMENT

Follow the practitioner’s instructions exclusively. Depending on the procedure, you may be advised not to cleanse, wet or touch the skin with cosmetics for a specified period.

Do not apply an arbitrary cream when a particular medical or professional aftercare product has been prescribed.

SIMPLE RECOVERY ROUTINE

Once cleansing and skincare are allowed:

1. Wash your hands thoroughly.

2. Cleanse gently with lukewarm water and a mild cleanser.

3. Pat the skin dry with a clean, soft towel.

4. Apply one soothing or hydrating serum if needed.

5. Use a simple recovery moisturiser.

6. Apply the recommended sunscreen during the day.

7. Touch the skin as little as possible.

SUITABLE COMBINATIONS

• Hyaluronic acid with a barrier-supporting cream.
• Panthenol with ceramides or skin-related lipids.
• Cica with a simple hydrating moisturiser.
• A soothing serum with a fragrance-free cream.
• A recovery moisturiser with broad-spectrum sun protection.
• A cooling mask with a short, gentle routine when masks are permitted.

Avoid using every product at once. One serum and one moisturiser are usually sufficient during early recovery.

TEMPORARILY AVOID

• Retinol and other vitamin A products.
• AHA, BHA and PHA acids.
• Glycolic and salicylic acid.
• Strong low-pH vitamin C formulas.
• Scrubs, cleansing brushes and peel-off masks.
• Strong foaming or degreasing cleansers.
• Products containing high levels of drying alcohol.
• Fragrance if the skin reacts to it.
• Self-tanning products and heavily fragranced makeup.
• At-home microneedling or radiofrequency devices.
• Heat, saunas, steam treatments and very hot showers.
• Swimming and strenuous exercise while the practitioner advises against them.

MAKEUP AND SUN PROTECTION

Do not apply makeup until the practitioner confirms that it is safe. After microneedling, patients are often advised to wait at least 24 hours, although deeper procedures may require a longer period.

Once permitted, use a broad-spectrum sunscreen of at least SPF 30 every morning. Avoid direct sunlight, consider wearing a hat and reapply sunscreen regularly.

AFTER INJECTABLES OR SURGERY

Botulinum toxin, fillers, thread lifts and surgical procedures require specific aftercare. Do not massage treated areas or apply cosmetics to injection sites, incisions, stitches or wounds without permission from the practitioner.

These cosmetic products do not replace prescribed wound care, medication or medical aftercare products.

WHEN SHOULD YOU CONTACT THE PRACTITIONER?

• Pain that increases rather than gradually improves.
• Severe or spreading redness and warmth.
• Pus, an unpleasant smell or fluid from a wound.
• Fever or feeling unwell.
• Severe swelling, blistering or bleeding.
• Intense itching or hives.
• Skin discolouration following injectable treatment.
• Eye symptoms or changes in vision.