Innovations in Pre-, Peri-, and Post-Procedure Skincare I n 2024, Americans underwent more than 28.5 million minimally invasive procedures—a roughly 10% increase from 2022, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. As demand for treatments rises, so does the need to optimize peri-and post-procedural skincare. Over-the-counter (OTC) formulations can meaningfully support pre-treatment skin conditioning, post-procedure recovery, and long-term skin health. Dermatologists can help patients achieve more consistent outcomes by recommending a strategic regimen centered on barrier-reinforcing ingredients and rigorous daily photoprotection. Featuring: DORIS DAY, MD, is a Dermatologist with Day Dermatology & Aesthetics in New York, NY. INTRODUCTION Dermatologic treatments can deliver impressive results, but how we treat skin before, during, and after a procedure meaningfully shapes those outcomes. “Before we understood the eects on the skin barrier, we didn’t recognize the need for pre-and post-operative care,” says Ted Lain, MD, MBA, Chief Medical Ocer of Sanova Dermatology in Austin, TX. It’s now well understood that many common interventions temporarily compromise the barrier, increasing transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and leaving skin more vulnerable to irritants, environmental stressors, redness, dryness, and inflammation. TED LAIN, MD, MBA, is the Chief Medical Officer of Sanova Dermatology in Austin, TX. S2 | Supplement
The Dermatology Digest Innovations in Pre-, Peri-, and Post- Procedure Skincare December 2025: S-2
