Top Medical-Grade Skin-Care Brands Plastic Surgeons Always Recommend. Ones to try for efficacy and results.
A facelift can tighten and reshape, but it can’t change the quality of the skin. That’s why adjunctive in-office procedures such as laser treatments are often performed as well, creating a comprehensive, fully rejuvenated result. Think about how much time, money and skill goes into a surgical procedure like a facelift, so maintaining those results is paramount. That’s where the heavy-hitting actives and clinically proven formulas come into play, like the ones from these medical-grade skin-care brands that top plastic surgeons consistently recommend when patients want efficacy and results.
“When it comes to daily skin care, we assess each patient’s skin and concerns, and we make specific recommendations for every step in their routine,” says Palo Alto, CA plastic surgeon Sachin Parikh, MD. “We customize a plan and curate complementary products that might be from different brands, based on their exact needs. If you’re not having an in-person consultation with an aesthetician, though, it’s a good bet to purchase a pre-designed regimen.”
“Most medical-grade skin-care lines are formulated so that the individual products work well together,” Dr. Parikh continues. “For instance, some key ingredients are highly desirable, but they’re not chemically compatible…that is, they can’t ‘live together’ in the same bottle. The formulator might decide to put them in two different products, expecting that they’re both going to be used to get the desired result. They also make sure to balance the functional ingredients between the different steps of the regimen, so they won’t react on the skin in an unexpected way, or ‘overtreat’ and cause irritation.”
Boston facial plastic surgeon Jaimie DeRosa, MD says that whether you trying to maintain the results from your in-office treatments or are new to the skin-care world, choosing quality medical-grade skin-care products is a great investment.
“One thing I’d caution anyone who is purchasing products online, is make sure you are going through a validated site such as a medical spa, doctor’s office or a product website, and not other places that may sell a variety of products or that offers discounted skin and hair care. There is no quality control for those places and you won’t really know if you’re getting a real, non-expired product.”
5/18 Jan Marini Skin Research
“Jan Marini products are overall good quality and they do what they say they will. They help in the defense against aging skin.” —New York facial plastic surgeon Lee Ann M. Klausner, MD
“At L&P Aesthetics, it happens that many of our custom skin-care plans include products from Jan Marini. Her products are highly effective, but still gentle. Patients love seeing visible results, without irritation. As doctors, we consider that the best of both worlds!” —Dr. Parikh
11/18 Epicutis
“The Lipid Serum is formulated with TSC, a small molecule that reduces inflammation, blocks UVA/UVB–induced damage, possesses antioxidant properties, protects collagen, and balances the skin’s microbiome. With only eight ingredients, the serum works to improve skin hydration, while retexturizing the surface of the skin for a smoother feel.” —Denver plastic surgeon Teresa C. Cunningham, MD
“HYVIA Crème, created with HYVIA, a patented chia seed oil extract, is a next-generation moisturizer that improves hydration on the cellular level while strengthening the skin barrier. This formulation includes several other active ingredients that enhance and help drive the actives deeper into the skin.” —Denver plastic surgeon John Samas, MD