Medical Skincare
What Is Medical Skincare?
Medical skincare, as the name suggests, is a professional treatment that puts skin health first and is aimed at treating aesthetic concerns. The most fundamental feature distinguishing this care from a relaxing session done at a spa center is that it is performed with dermatological knowledge and serves a therapeutic purpose. The goal here is not just to give the skin an instant radiance but to reach the lower layers of the skin to solve existing problems and activate the skin’s self-repair mechanisms.
Problems such as acne, sun spots, fine lines, tone differences, excessive dryness, or oiliness form the focus of medical skincare. The products used during the treatment contain much more concentrated and active ingredients than the cosmetic products sold in stores. For this reason, this care must absolutely be performed under the supervision of a specialist, with a personalized program after the person’s skin structure and needs are analyzed in detail. In short, it is a conscious and effective step taken to do your skin a favor and give it a healthier and more resilient structure. This is a long-term investment in the health of the skin.
How Is Medical Skincare Performed?
Each medical skincare session follows a personalized roadmap, but in general, a protocol involving certain steps is adhered to. This process aims to get the most effective results while treating your skin gently. The main steps of the treatment are:
- Skin analysis with professional devices
- Cleansing with a medical product suited to the skin’s pH
- Peeling accompanied by steam to remove dead skin
- Cleaning of blackheads and milia (oil cysts)
- A high-frequency treatment to disinfect the skin
- Application of serums and ampoules aimed at problems such as spots, wrinkles, or lack of moisture
- A soothing or purifying mask determined according to the skin’s needs
- Completing the procedure with an intense moisturizer and a high-factor sunscreen
The content, technology, and method of application of the product used in each of these steps are carefully selected according to the analysis results performed at the start of the session. This way, the skin receives the care it needs.
What Is the Recovery Process After Medical Skincare Like?
When you leave a medical skincare session, you feel an instant freshness, cleanliness, and vitality in your skin. You notice that your pores are breathing and your skin looks brighter. Since deep cleansing and purification are performed during the procedure, slight pinkness in the skin is normal; this usually disappears completely within a few hours. Post-procedure care is quite important to see the full effect of the treatment and preserve this effect.
There are some important points to pay attention to in order to support the healing process during this period when your skin is sensitive:
- Avoid wearing makeup for the first 24 hours.
- Do not wash your skin with hot water, and stay away from excessively hot environments such as Turkish baths or saunas.
- Do not rub, scratch, or try to peel the treated area.
- Do not use products with active ingredients that can stress the skin, such as peeling or retinol, for a few days.
- Apply only the gentle cleanser and moisturizing products recommended by your specialist to your skin.
The most important rule is to protect against the sun. After the care, the skin becomes more vulnerable to UV rays. For this reason, you must always use a broad-spectrum, high-factor sunscreen when going outside. This habit both increases the success of the treatment and prevents the formation of new spots. With regular sessions determined according to your skin’s needs, you can see the results becoming lasting and your skin gaining a healthier structure with each passing day.