INTRODUCTION
In recent years, numerous energy-based treatments have emerged for facial rejuvenation. Similarly, new complementary skincare options have become available to enhance the outcomes of these procedures. There are currently no widely accepted “best practices†for combining the use of skincare products with these devices to improve clinical outcomes, maximize patient safety, reduce recovery time, and enhance overall patient satisfaction.
A group of experienced aesthetic dermatologists and plastic surgeons convened for a roundtable discussion of their experiences with device-based non-ablative and ablative procedures. Specifically, they shared pre- and post-treatment regimen protocols used with various energy-based devices for facial rejuvenation. The objective of this discussion was to generate a Best Practices Guideline in order to share these experiences with other aesthetic clinicians.
A group of experienced aesthetic dermatologists and plastic surgeons convened for a roundtable discussion of their experiences with device-based non-ablative and ablative procedures. Specifically, they shared pre- and post-treatment regimen protocols used with various energy-based devices for facial rejuvenation. The objective of this discussion was to generate a Best Practices Guideline in order to share these experiences with other aesthetic clinicians.
METHODS
Prior to the meeting, a survey was sent to roundtable participants to establish the value of generating a Best Practice Guideline, confirm their experience with energy-based rejuvenation procedures, inquire about the current pre- and post-procedure practices used for the various procedures they perform, and form the basis for subsequent discussion.
Based on the results of this survey, it was determined that the primary value of a Best Practices Guideline is to ensure practitioner confidence and help establish and reinforce safe treatment practices (Table 1). Specifically, the most important factors practitioners consider when choosing products and protocols for pre and post-procedure use are the need for scientific evidence that supports product effectiveness and products that improve treatment outcomes. The most important factors for patients when choosing to undergo an energy-based procedure are results and downtime (Table 2). Based on the number of en
Based on the results of this survey, it was determined that the primary value of a Best Practices Guideline is to ensure practitioner confidence and help establish and reinforce safe treatment practices (Table 1). Specifically, the most important factors practitioners consider when choosing products and protocols for pre and post-procedure use are the need for scientific evidence that supports product effectiveness and products that improve treatment outcomes. The most important factors for patients when choosing to undergo an energy-based procedure are results and downtime (Table 2). Based on the number of en
