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Post-Procedure Skincare Guide Emphasizes Gentle Healing and Sun Protection

Skin treatments make small, controlled changes so the body can repair the skin.

During healing, the skin may feel warm, tight, swollen, flaky or sensitive.

Different treatments need different care, so a dermatologist’s instructions are more important than general online advice.

For the first day or two, avoid touching, rubbing or adding unapproved products.

Clean the area gently only when the clinic says it is allowed.

Do not pick flakes, crusts or scabs because this can slow healing.

Avoid heat, swimming, sweaty exercise and irritating skincare until your clinician says they are safe.

Use sun protection when approved, because sunlight can worsen redness and colour changes.

Call the clinic if symptoms get worse instead of better or if you develop signs such as pus, fever or spreading redness.

Key facts

First priority: Follow the treating dermatologist’s instructions rather than a generic online routine.
Early care: Do not cleanse, wet, apply makeup or use skincare until the clinician’s specified time.
Cleansing: When permitted, use clean hands, lukewarm water and an approved gentle cleanser.
Products to pause: Retinoids, exfoliating acids, benzoyl peroxide, scrubs, astringent toners and strong acidic vitamin C may need to be avoided temporarily.
Sun protection: Once approved by the clinician, use broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher; some dermatologists may recommend SPF 50 or a specific formula.
Avoid picking: Peeling or scratching flakes, crusts and scabs can delay recovery and increase infection, scarring or uneven-pigment risks.
Warning signs: Contact the clinic for worsening pain, spreading redness, increasing heat or swelling, pus, foul-smelling drainage, fever, blisters or unexpected open areas.

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