Getting Your Skin Ready For Plastic Surgery
One key to optimal results from facial plastic surgery is restoring your skin's health before undergoing the procedure. At Visage Facial Plastic Surgery, we offer our patients medical-grade skincare products to ensure the best results possible. Keep reading for our recommended pre-surgical skincare protocol.
Why should you use medical-grade skincare before surgery?
Most over-the-counter skincare products at beauty retailers and department stores are not able to address skin problems at the cellular level. This is because they are only allowed to contain a fraction of active ingredients that are found in skincare offered at a physician's or plastic surgeon's office. A fraction of the strength = a fraction of the benefits. Higher-potency products, like ZO Skin Health, work quickly and effectively to treat specific skin issues and improve overall skin health. They penetrate to deeper areas of the skin to significantly improve existing skin issues and slow the skin aging process. One of the main benefits of preparing your skin for surgery with ZO Skin Health products is oil control, which will decrease inflammation, improve healing and lessen swelling.
Getting a professional skincare regimen going before surgery will also educate you on how to maintain your results!
How do you prepare skin for surgery?
For the purpose of preparing skin for plastic surgery, we recommend ZO Skin Health's Daily Skincare Program Kit.
Pre-Surgical Skincare Protocol (at least 2-3 weeks before surgery)
ZO Skin Health Daily Skincare Program Kit is a gentle routine that will prepare your skin for surgery without irritating it.
- Gentle Cleanser (2x daily AM/PM)
- Exfoliating Polish (1-2x per week)
- Complexion Renewal Pads (1x per day in PM)
- Daily Power Defense (1 pump 2x per day AM/PM)
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Step 1: Cleanse (AM & PM)List Item 1
ZO Gentle Cleanser is formulated to gently cleanse without stripping the skin’s barrier.
Directions: Lather a pea-size amount into hand, massage onto damp skin for at least 1 minute. Remove with tepid water.
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Step 2: Exfoliate (1-2x per week in the AM or PM)dList Item 2
ZO Exfoliating Polish instantly smoothes skin, dissolves oil, and removes dull, dead skin cells.
Directions: Using a pinkie-nail size of product, lightly massage on damp skin (avoiding the eye area) for 1 minute. Remove the product gently with a warm, moist towel until no rough crystals remain.
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Step 3: Tone (PM)List Item 3
Complexion Renewal Pads minimize surface oil, offer additional exfoliation, restore skin’s pH levels and prepare the skin for products following.
Directions: Using 1 pad, wipe across the face, down the neck and decollete.
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Step 4: Correct (AM & PM)List Item 4
ZO Daily Power Defense support’s the skin’s DNA repair process to strengthen the skin barrier and restore hydration from within. This product is a key step in the regimen for optimizing the skin's health for surgery.
Directions: Apply 1 pump evenly to the face and neck morning and night.
Any skincare regimen should be completed with SPF to protect against UV damage. ZO® sunscreen products cover the most comprehensive range of sun protection available: UVA/UVB, high energy visible (HEV) light, and infrared (IR-A) rays. Read
this article to find your ideal SPF product.
How To Purchase ZO Skincare
For more help on choosing your ZO Skincare products, check out our article "The Best Getting Skin Ready Products For Your Skin Type". If you'd like to purchase ZO Skincare from Visage Facial Plastic Surgery, please call our office at (262) 701-7040 or purchase at your next appointment.
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