Post-Surgery Skincare: Maintaining Your New Look
Posted July 29, 2024
Maintaining your plastic surgery results through proper skincare is crucial for long-term success. Here’s a comprehensive guide for post-surgery skincare:
- Follow Your Surgeon’s Instructions: Follow your surgeon’s specific post-operative skincare instructions to promote healing and prevent complications.
- Gentle Cleansing: Use a gentle cleanser, like our Refresh antioxidant soothing cleanser, suitable for most skin types. Avoid harsh or abrasive cleansers that could irritate healing skin.
- Moisturize Regularly: Keep your skin well-hydrated with a moisturizer, like our Dew Infusion moisturizer, that is non-comedogenic (won’t clog pores) and appropriate for your skin type. Moisturizing helps maintain skin elasticity and prevents dryness.
- Sun Protection: Protect your skin from the sun at all times. Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 15-30, like our Glow sunscreen. UV exposure can worsen scars and pigment changes.
- Scar Care: Follow your surgeon’s scar care instructions, which may include silicone sheets, scar gels, or specific massage techniques to minimize scar visibility. Ask one of our providers if Silagen is right for you. Our office carries Silagen silicone gel or clear strips to help reduce the appearance of scars.
- Avoid Irritants: Avoid skin care products with harsh chemicals, fragrances, or alcohol that could irritate sensitive post-surgery skin.
- Healing Ingredients: After the initial postoperative stage, your surgeon will discuss when to incorporate skincare products with healing ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, ceramides, peptides, and antioxidants. These ingredients can aid in skin repair and maintain skin health.
- Patience with Actives: Wait until your surgeon gives the green light before using potent active ingredients like retinoids or exfoliants. These can be too harsh on newly healed skin.
- Stay Hydrated and Eat Well: Proper hydration and a balanced diet rich in vitamins and minerals support overall skin health and healing.
- Regular Check-ins: Schedule follow-up appointments with your plastic surgeon or provider to monitor your progress and receive guidance on skincare adjustments.
Adhering to these guidelines and maintaining a consistent skincare routine post-surgery can help ensure optimal healing, minimize complications, and preserve the results of your plastic surgery over the long term.
