Modern skincare is all about skin fitness. Wrinkle relaxing injections will help reduce the appearance of dynamic wrinkles and are great for these, but they don’t help with other skin changes that occur with ageing, sun damage and acne.
Dermal fillers should give subtle enhancements, but you may not need fillers yet – I believe in exploring the many other ways of strengthening and supporting your skin to restore a fresher, more youthful look.
Good home skincare is key to continuing the work of your in-clinic treatments. As part of your consultation, I ask about the current products you use and your skin concerns.
I recommend a gentle home routine to restore barrier function before starting some of the treatments here, as it is quite likely that your natural skin barrier is compromised. A compromised barrier means that some of the treatments will have an uneven effect, and skin may over-react if it is already compromised.
As the natural skin cycle is around 6 weeks, I may suggest starting a recommended home skincare routine to prepare your skin for treatments at least 6 weeks before starting in-clinic treatments in some cases.
If you are prone to skin pigmentation (brown patches) you will need pigment suppression treatment for several weeks before and after some treatments, to reduce the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
My preferred brand of skincare is AlumierMD, a skincare care range I use myself as well. I also make recommendations from other ranges, such as Obagi Medical, depending on your specific skincare needs and wishes.
Remember to extend your skincare regime and sun protection to your neck, décolletage and hands, and look for rejuvenation treatments to include these areas for a holistic approach to refreshing your appearance.