After Care
Choosing to have cosmetic surgery is a significant step toward improving the appearance and health of your skin. For the fastest recovery and best results, it is necessary for you to take special care of your skin within the first few days and weeks after cosmetic surgery.

In some cases it can be beneficial to use specialized pre- and post-op skin care products that will prepare the skin and body for faster healing.

Your needs will vary depending on which cosmetic procedure you elect to have. In all instances, make sure you talk with your doctor or aesthetician about your cosmetic surgery recovery prior to your procedure.

Aesthetician
Plastic Surgery Associates offers some of the most effective, most popular lines of physician-approved skin care. We invite you to contact our highly qualified, experienced aesthetician so she can help you determine the products that are best suited for your skin.

Obagi®
Skinmedica®
Juvederm®
Botox®
RestyLane®

Obagi®

Obagi® transforms skin at the cellular level, for healthier, younger-looking skin.

Obagi® has several product lines, each targeting a specific skin issue. The Obagi-C Rx System is the first and only prescription-strength Vitamin C and hydroquinone System. The Condition & EnhanceTM System was developed to enhance the results of physician delivered surgical and non-surgical procedures. The ELASTIderm family of products is a one-of-a-kind treatment developed to restore skin elasticity and collagen production, and reduce fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes and décolletage. The CLENZIderm M.D. Acne Therapeutic Systems treats and prevents acne at its root. The Rosaclear System was developed specifically for the treatment and prevention of the signs and symptoms of rosacea. The Pro-C Serum was developed specifically to fight cell damage from free radicals. Obagi® even offers a BluePeel that enhances the effects of its signature Nu-Derm® skin care line, for patients who want to see faster results.

Our aesthetician would be happy to speak with you about Obagi® or any of our skin care lines. Give our office a call or email us for more information.

Skinmedica®

SkinMedica's® innovative line of professional skin care products help individuals achieve optimal benefits in the shortest amount of time.

For more than two decades, SkinMedica® has been formulating skin care products using ingredients such as growth factors, antioxidants, retinoids, essential fatty acids, and hyaluronic acid as well as other molecules naturally found in skin to provide all of the elements necessary for enhancing the natural process of skin rejuvenation.

Juvederm®

JUVÉDERM® is an injectable gel that consists of hyaluronic acid (a naturally occurring substance in your skin). JUVÉDERM® smoothes away facial wrinkles and folds by adding volume and hydration. JUVÉDERM® is a popular choice for treating the smile lines on either side of your mouth.

For more information on JUVÉDERM® or any injectable filler, email us or call to speak with our aesthetician so she can answer your questions personally.

Botox®

BOTOX® Cosmetic is a popular non-surgical option to reduce wrinkles. Given in injection form, BOTOX® provides a temporary fix for frown lines, forehead creases, crow’s feet and thick bands in the neck by temporarily paralyzing the muscles that cause wrinkles for a smoother, more youthful appearance.

Email us or call to speak with our aesthetician for more information. She is happy to answer patients’ questions personally.

Restylane®

Restylane® is an injectable filler made of hyaluronic acid. When injected into the skin, it restores volume to minimize wrinkles and folds and provides natural-looking results that can last for up to six months. It is a popular choice for the lines that run from your nose to the corners of your mouth, as well as other moderate to severe facial wrinkles.