After undergoing a laser skin resurfacing procedure or photofacial, your skin may need a little TLC as it heals. At Maloney Plastic Surgery, we’ll make sure you fully understand your post-treatment skincare routine before you go home. Because each treatment is different, and each patient’s skin is unique, your aftercare instructions will be personalized to meet your needs.
Following these instructions carefully will not only support healing but also improve your results and help them last longer. The most important elements of your laser recovery skincare routine are proper moisturizing and hydration, wearing sunscreen daily, committing to exfoliation, and scheduling timely touch-ups.
MOXI Aftercare Tips
MOXI is designed to brighten and refresh your skin. It can address uneven skin tone and texture and correct hyperpigmentation. It uses non-invasive laser light to correct early signs of sun damage and aging. It’s safe for all skin types, fast and easy, and with little-to-no downtime. However, it’s important to properly care for your skin after your procedure. We recommend that you:
- Use moisturizer twice per day
- Wear moisturizing sunscreen when you leave the house
- Stay out of the sun as much as possible
- Avoid wearing makeup for 24 hours post-treatment
- Schedule follow-up or maintenance treatments within three or four months
Recovery After BBL Forever Young Treatment
The Forever Young BBL treatment from Sciton uses BroadBand Light technology to unlock your body’s natural ability to fight the signs of aging. It can address cumulative sun damage, promote the production of collagen and elastin, improve skin tone and texture, address hyperpigmentation, reduce the appearance of fine lines, and improve skin elasticity. It requires no downtime, but as with all photofacials, you should follow our aftercare instructions:
- Adhere to your post-treatment skincare routine using the products we recommend
- Avoid direct sun exposure for 2 weeks
- Cover your skin or use a high-SPF sunscreen when you go outdoors
- Moisturize regularly and drink plenty of water to hydrate
- Address redness, peeling, and flaking as directed by your aftercare instructions
HALO Post-Treatment Skincare
HALO is a revolutionary way to address sun damage, fine lines, wrinkles, and signs of aging. This innovative laser technology can undo years of damage, triggering your body’s natural healing mechanisms to jump start rejuvenation. We will customize your laser resurfacing treatment to your unique needs and lifestyle, and treatment is fast, with minimal downtime. To protect your skin post-treatment, we suggest:
- Avoid direct sun exposure for at least 2 weeks
- Don’t wear makeup for at least 48 hours
- Address peeling with moisturizers but don’t pick at skin
- Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least a 30 SPF when outdoors
Maintaining (and Extending) the Results of Your Treatment
In addition to protecting your skin as you heal, there are also steps you can take to extend the results of your treatment. Because it was such a big investment in your confidence and appearance, you should know how to make it last as long as possible. Some of the best ways to maintain results post-laser resurfacing or photofacial treatment are:
- Use a gentle, cleanser twice per day
- Keep skin well-hydrated with a gentle moisturizer
- Follow all aftercare instructions we provide, and do not use any products that we do not specifically recommend
- Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least a 30 SPF
- Temporarily avoid the use of retinoids, AHAs, and BHAs unless we tell you otherwise
- Use medical-grade skincare products when possible
- Drink plenty of water
- Limit your alcohol intake
- Take a daily multivitamin
- Quit smoking
- Practice stress management techniques
- Schedule follow-up appointments as recommended
If you have any questions about aftercare post-laser resurfacing photofacial, our skin specialists at Maloney Plastic Surgery can help. We can also help you determine if you are a good candidate for BBL Forever Young, Moxi, Halo, or a combination of two of these revolutionary treatments. Schedule an appointment online for a skincare consultation.
