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 How to manage your skin after a peel or laser treatment.
There are many amazing peels and new lasers that have allowed us to undo much of the damage we have done to our skin. Most of these should be done by a highly qualified and knowledgeable medical doctor. These new procedures often require little down time and the patient can return to work soon after. Still, after the procedure patients want to know what is the best post-procedural product to use to optimize the procedure's outcome. This may involve the immediate period but long after the procedure as well. In addition I am often asked what is the best foundation or cover up to use in the immediate post procedure time period. This section will address all of these questions.
First we have to start with the duration of the skin cycle. The skin regenerates new cells every 28 days. This means when you have a procedure done you will not see the true results for ABOUT A MONTH. The truth is the final result takes even longer than that, up to 6 months.
In the immediate post treatment phase let your physician guide you. Many will use something similar to Aquaphor which is a petroleum based product that allow your skin to have a protective barrier during this time. As soon as you have your new skin however consider any of the following products:
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Regenerating Gel by MesoEstetic: This is an intensive repair cream which restores and revitalizes and calms skin. Active ingredients include Beta-Glucan which offers skin regeneration properties and DMAE which improves skin elasticity. Both of these are powerful antioxidant agents. This is formulated with the antioxidants Idebenone (the strongest antioxidant), Alpha Lipoic Acid and Coenzyme Q10 as well as solar filters to protect new skin from solar damage. $45.99—ounces---picture
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Biomedic Hydra-Recovery by La Roche-Posay: This product is a post peel recovery moisturizer. It reinforces the barrier function as it prevents transdermal water loss. Immediate and long lasting post procedural results are enhanced. This product is soothing and non irritating to new skin. This product contains Thermal Spring Water Dermobiotic which is a new ingredient developed by La Roche-Posay and is a cellular biotechnical fortifying agent adapted to the needs of post procedural skin. It significantly increases the skin's natural defenses by increasing the protective proteins produced by the skin. It has proven anti-free radical properties and favors the reconstruction of the cutaneous barrier 40ml 1.35 fl oz tube picture $40.00
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Biomedic C Recovery by La Roche-Posay: This product is an excellent post procedural anti wrinkle cream. This also contains Thermal Spring Water Dermobiotic. It soothes the skin as it acts as a protective barrier and protects collagen fibers. Pure Vitamin C (5%) is combined with Xanthire to stimulate synthesis of collagen while it protects newly formed fibers and soothe sold ones. Because this product is enriched with Thermal Dermobiotic (1%)it also strengthens and reinforces the natural defenses of the skin. 40ml 1.35 fl. Oz tube $57
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Skin Medica Dermal Repair/Anti aging cream: Containing Vitamin C and E in the highest concentration, this cream offers free radical defense. It also contains Hyaluronic acid and essential fatty acids, all in a luxurious creamy base. This product is for skin once it is re-epithelialized but still within the first 28 days. Need price and ounces
So what else can you use post procedure? As soon as the epidermis is intact again we suggest you stay with the one of two types of makeup base. We suggest that after a peel you use either mineral powder base makeup, which is good for your skin and contains a sun block (Glo Minerals) or use Lycogel MD. Lycogel contains a live cell extract that actually decreases the period of redness after a procedure while it promotes healing of your skin.
Lycogel is a cover up makeup that is a color corrective makeup and is formulated for all skin types. Lycogel was developed by Dermacia, Inc company that was established in 2000. We have used it in our office since its inception. Through the use of biotechnology and nanotechnology they were able to produce a truly great line of products. Lycogel Complex™ offers the tissue respiratory factors. It does this by containing live yeast cell derivatives. It is based in a breathable triple-silica base. Overall this cover up or camouflage product promotes moisture and oxygen back into the damaged or peeled areas. The oxygen and moisture of course assist with recovery of the skin, while it allows you to return to work wearing a base foundation. Lycogel Camouflage was shown to be the only foundation to increase the delivery of essential oxygen to the wearer's skin, up to three times more than wearing nothing at all. Clinical studies showed that patients who had chemical peels had a two day advance recovery compared to the patients who did not use it at all. It can be used immediately after a procedure. Lycogel also contains UVA and UVB sun protection with titanium dioxide and moisturizers, and also contains Vitamin A, E and C. This keeps the skin protected and hydrated. It will stay on the skin even with heavy exercise and swimming. It is also hypoallergenic and can be used with most skin types. Lycogel is a gel based product that leaves the skin feeling clean and pure. It can be worn even if nor procedure is done and a person just wants full correction.
GloMinerals: Glominerals has developed an exclusive formulation by selecting the best quality pharmaceutical-grade ingredients including antioxidants, vitamins C, A, K, E and green tea extracts to prevent free-radical damage and improve the health and condition of the skin. This minerals-based makeup provides excellent coverage for all skin conditions, antioxidant benefits along with UV protection. We find that it has the best combination of ingredients for sensitive post procedural skin.
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