Skin changes drastically over time. Sun damage, acne scars, hyperpigmentation, and decreased elasticity can all contribute to a tired, aged appearance. Thankfully, professional skin rejuvenation treatments can help slow down this process by encouraging collagen production, balancing tone, smoothing skin, and minimizing pores. By considering a few simple tips, recovery from these procedures can be fast and easy.
Wash With Cool Water and a Gentle Cleanser
Rejuvenation treatments typically involve sloughing off or lightly puncturing the surface of the skin. While pain is typically minimal, using certain products immediately afterward can lead to inflammation and discomfort. Prevent this by washing with cool water and gentle cleansers. Avoid exfoliants and products that contain abrasive ingredients, including the following:
Artificial dyes and fragrances
Silicone or dimethicone
Alcohols such as propylene glycol
Sulfates such as sodium lauryl sulfate
Use Moisturizer and Sunscreen
After a skin treatment, it’s important to hydrate skin with a heavy moisturizer and drink lots of water to prevent dehydration, which can make skin feel tight and uncomfortable. If possible, avoid sun exposure completely, as the effects of the sun on the exposed deeper layers of skin can be even more harmful than sun damage to an intact epidermis. However, if any time is spent in the sun, using a full-spectrum sunscreen of at least SPF 30 can help protect delicate skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays.
Don’t Overdo It
Because of their minimally invasive nature and quick healing time, skin rejuvenation treatments allow for a more relaxed approach to recovery. In most cases, daily routines can be resumed almost immediately, but there are a few exceptions. Cardio-intensive activities like strenuous workouts and physical labor can increase blood flow to the face, leading to side effects like redness, swelling, and itching. It’s best to avoid sweating as much as possible for at least the first day after a treatment, but preferably for two to three days.
Have you ever thought about experiencing the youthful effects of a professional skin rejuvenation treatment for yourself? Age-Less Weigh-Less can help! Contact our Dover or Woburn location today at 781.569.5100 to schedule a free consultation!
