The Critical Role of Pre-Treatment Skin Conditioning and Lymphatic Therapies

Procedures like laser resurfacing, microneedling and chemical peels are particularly dependent on the skin being in a healthy state, and any sign of inflammation, whether there is a larger skin disorder at hand or general irritation, should be treated gently before undergoing procedures.
Procedures like laser resurfacing, microneedling and chemical peels are particularly dependent on the skin being in a healthy state, and any sign of inflammation, whether there is a larger skin disorder at hand or general irritation, should be treated gently before undergoing procedures.
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Medspas typically curate post-op recovery regimens including personalized skin care routines to support healing, however, while this protocol is certainly important for proper repair and comfortability, pre-treatment skin is equally, if not more important–supporting treatment outcomes by minimizing recovery time and prolonging or enhancing the results through pre-intervention. These therapies, sought to condition the skin for later desired effects, can include specific ingredients that target aging and the formation of collagen and also facials, particularly lymphatic massage to enhance those actives and the face's environment–a cornerstone of pre-treatment regimen and post-procedure recovery in medspas and dermatology practices.

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