As you age, your skin needs some extra help to maintain its resilience and firmness. In the pursuit of healthy and radiant skin, combination treatments have proven to be an effective solution to treat different layers of the skin. 

Lasers and medical-grade skincare have a particularly good synergy. One triggers your skin’s innate ability to produce more collagen and elastin, whereas the other supplements the nourishment needed to heal. This blog will tackle how their combination can maximize your results, leading to long-lasting, healthy skin.

Benefits of Combining Lasers with Medical-Grade Skincare

Pairing lasers with medical-grade skincare comes with the following advantages: 

1. Faster Healing

Laser treatments like Fraxel® CO2 can lead to some slight discomfort that includes redness, swelling, and even peeling. With some lasers, it can take a couple of days until the irritation goes down and the skin feels normal. 

Medical-grade skincare products, like our Hyaluronic Peptide Serum with a focus on hydration and growth factors, promote faster healing and soothe the skin faster. This means you’ll be out and about faster than expected. 

2. Improved Laser Effectiveness

Laser procedures are just one step for each treatment, with serums and creams handling the rest. When you use the right skincare before the procedure, the skin becomes strong enough to handle the laser. 

When used afterward, the active ingredients can go deeper inside the skin, as the laser has already created a path. This improves the effectiveness of the procedure, especially when treating issues such as wrinkles and acne. 

3. Longer-Lasting Results

Laser procedures are effective in reducing the signs of aging, but they’re not miracle workers. Eventually, the skin stops producing more collagen and will revert to its previous rate. 

Adding medical-grade skincare into the mix gives the skin the active ingredients it needs to keep the collagen production going. This delays the need for maintenance while maintaining your skin tone balanced. 

4. Protection Against Environmental Damage

The skin is more vulnerable to environmental damage, and medical-grade skincare creates a protective layer. These products have more active ingredients than OTC skincare, protecting against free radicals and UV damage. 

Top Tips to Pair Like a Pro

Pairing lasers with medical-grade skincare can be beneficial in the long run, but you have to do it right. Here are a few tips to make the most of it:

• Pre-treat the skin with pigment control serums. This includes substances such as kojic acid and hydroquinone to strengthen the barrier. Start the treatment two to four weeks before the laser procedure.
• Use retinoids correctly. Take a break for a few days after the treatment, as it can irritate the skin. Incorporate it once more after the redness and flaking subside.
• Layer your moisturizers. The skin loses moisture fast after a laser treatment because of the heat, so you should use a light HA serum before sealing it with a cream rich in peptides.
• Time the seasons right. The fall is usually the best time to get treated, as the UV levels drop. This reduces the chances of sun-induced irritation.
• Go for serums with growth factors. Exosomes are particularly useful in this combo, as they further help with collagen production. Plus, they help shorten the recovery far better than the average moisturizer can. 

One thing to remember is that everyone has a different skin type with specific needs. It’s important to discuss with Dr. Ariel Ostad about the right treatment approach, ensuring you get the best results. 

Get the Best Results with Lasers and Medical-Grade Skincare!

Pairing lasers with medical-grade skincare addresses skin concerns from the inside out, improving skin resilience and reducing the signs of aging. A well-tailored treatment can make the skin look radiant for a longer time. Contact Dr. Ariel Ostad and schedule an appointment for a skincare procedure.

For more information about laser treatment pairings with medical-grade skincare, contact Dr. Ariel Ostad at 212-517-7900. He can offer you all the insight that you need to choose the right treatment. You may also fill out the online contact form, and we will get in touch soon for an appointment.