her face, she was instructed to use only her usual moisturizer. The treatment was successful in reducing her acne scarring and the number of visible comedones. At her 1-month follow-up appointment, the patient had markedly reduced acne and brighter skin on her right side compared to her left. The patient was enthusiastic to continue the treatment regimen prescribed. She appreciated the cooling effect of the botanical corrective gel that was comforting post-laser treatment. In addition, the botanical corrective gel reduced her facial redness and brightened and moisturized her skin.
CASE 7
Laser/Energy-Based Procedure: IPL
Skin Care Complement: Botanical Corrective Gel
A 37-year-old female with Fitzpatrick Skin Type IV presented with a concern of dull, photoaged skin and visible telangiectasias. She was treated with IPL therapy followed by botanical corrective gel for facial rejuvenation and skin brightening. Immediately after treatment, she had mild pinkish redness on treatment surfaces. Her post-procedure day 0 erythema score was 3. The botanical corrective gel was applied immediately after treatment