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Facial Rejuvenation: Combining Cosmeceuticals With Cosmetic Procedures
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September 2014

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Joy D Wisniewski

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Mary P Lupo

Cosmetic patients are looking for a more youthful appearance without spending a lot of money, feeling any pain, or experiencing any postprocedure downtime. New cosmeceutical therapies can be used adjuvant to chemical peels, lasers, and injectables, making antiaging regimens less painful and requiring less postprocedural healing time. Adjunctive agents can be used to enhance chemical peels and decrease postinflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH). Topical retinoids used prior to ablative laser treatments can aid in faster postprocedure healing and reepithelialization. Cosmeceuticals that contain both antioxidants and anti-inflammatories can help reduce postprocedure inflammation. Acetyl hexapeptide-3 is an effective topical agent for decreasing wrinkles and can be used as an adjunct to intramuscular botulinum neurotoxin, which may reduce the number of injections needed. Topical hyaluronic acid also would help patients who are averse to needles or are just starting to get wrinkles and are looking for noninvasive therapy. This article reviews combinations of cosmeceuticals with cosmetic procedures that dermatologists may want to consider discussing with their cosmetic patients.

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... Use upward motions to gently massage the serum into the skin until it is completely absorbed. [13] While oil serums can be helpful for a variety of skin types, people with oily or acne-prone skin may want to use them in moderation or choose oil-free serums to prevent aggravating breakouts. Patch testing is always a good idea before using any skincare product, and seeing a dermatologist is advised if you have any concerns or particular skin conditions. ...

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Facial Rejuvenation: Combining Cosmeceuticals With Cosmetic Procedures
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  • September 2014

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