TREATMENTS · SKINCARE
What is aesthetic skincare?
Skincare covers topical products and in-office treatments that support skin health, texture and tone. It's often the maintenance layer underneath other treatments — the daily and ongoing care that supports results from injectables, microneedling or lasers, rather than a replacement for them.
What does it treat?
Overall skin health, hydration, mild texture and tone concerns, and sun protection. It also plays a supporting role in maintaining results from other treatments.
How does it work?
Topical actives, such as retinoids, antioxidants and sunscreen, support the skin barrier and cell turnover over time. In-office treatments like facials or light peels add a more active layer of care.
What layer does it address?
Primarily the skin's surface layer.
What does it NOT address?
Significant volume loss, deep wrinkles, or structural changes. Those are addressed with injectables (neuromodulators, fillers, biostimulators) or more intensive treatments like lasers or microneedling.
What is typical downtime?
Generally none for a topical routine. Light in-office peels may cause mild flaking for a few days.
How often is it repeated?
A topical routine is typically daily. In-office skincare treatments are often done monthly or as recommended by your provider.
Who may want to discuss this with a provider?
Essentially everyone — skincare is the baseline layer that supports whatever other treatments you do or don't pursue.
Who may not be a candidate?
Certain active ingredients aren't recommended during pregnancy or for particularly sensitive or reactive skin. A provider or dermatologist can help match products to your skin.
What treatments are commonly compared with this?
Skincare isn't usually positioned as an alternative to injectables or lasers — it's typically discussed alongside them, as the maintenance layer that supports other results.
What should I ask a provider?
Which active ingredients suit your specific skin type and concerns, and how to build a routine that supports any in-office treatments you're considering.
This page is educational and general in nature. It is not medical advice, and it does not replace an individualized consultation with a qualified, licensed provider.