Expert recommendations on supportive skin care for non‐surgical and surgical procedures

作者：Jean‐Michel Amici, O. Cogrel, M Jourdan, Catherine Raimbault, Ludivine Canchy, Delphine Kérob, Diane Madfes, Yan Tian, Elena Araviiskaia · 发表于：Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology · 年份：2023 · DOI：10.1111/jdv.18855 · 被引用次数：28 · 研究领域：Body Contouring and Surgery、Facial Rejuvenation and Surgery Techniques、Dermatologic Treatments and Research

A thorough knowledge of non-surgical procedures (laser, peelings, injections, threads) and surgical procedures (combined surgeries and skin grafts), including contraindications and potential risks and side effects, (e.g. infection, hypopigmentation, hyperpigmentation, and scarring) is essential to be able to reduce their incidence and ensure the patient receives the most benefit from the procedure. Individuals with darker skin and of high Fitzpatrick phototype are at higher risk of dyschromias, notably melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, which may be treated using aesthetic procedures but may also arise as a complication of some procedures. A group of experts in cosmetic surgery and dermatology reviewed the published literature and discussed recommendations for optimizing outcomes with practical advice on supportive skincare before, during and after non-surgical or surgical procedures. A broad-spectrum sunscreen with a high sun protection factor against UVB and high protection against UVA, especially long UVA, is essential for all treatment modalities for the prevention and potential improvement of pigmentation disorders. Supportive skin care management to prepare, cleanse and protect the skin and post-procedure skin care with healing and anti-inflammatory ingredients are recommended to speed up regeneration and wound healing whilst minimizing scarring and downtime. Additionally, adjunctive skin care to procedures with antioxidant, anti-ageing and lightening prop...