Pre and Post Procedure Skin Care, Skin Care
Conditions
Keywords
Aesthetics, Aesthetic procedures, Skin care
Brief summary
This consensus protocol outlines standardized pre- and post-procedure skincare practices designed to optimize treatment outcomes, enhance skin recovery, and minimize complications following aesthetic procedures. It provides evidence-based guidance for skin preparation before treatment and structured aftercare to support healing, reduce inflammation, prevent infection, and maintain long-term results.
Detailed description
This protocol presents a Delphi-based expert consensus on standardized pre- and post-procedure skincare for aesthetic treatments, developed to optimize clinical outcomes, enhance patient safety, and minimize procedure-related complications. The recommendations apply to a broad spectrum of aesthetic interventions, including injectables, laser and energy-based devices, chemical peels, microneedling, and combination therapies. Consensus Development Methodology (Delphi Method) This protocol is developed using the Delphi method, a structured, iterative process designed to achieve expert agreement through multiple rounds of anonymous feedback. A multidisciplinary panel of experienced aesthetic physicians, dermatologists, and skincare experts participates in sequential survey rounds. Each round refines key recommendations based on: * Aggregated expert responses * Controlled feedback * Statistical agreement thresholds This approach ensures that the final protocol reflects high-level expert agreement, minimizes bias, and supports evidence-informed clinical decision-making.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Venus Research Center
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
25 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Licensed dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and aesthetic medicine specialists. * Minimum of five years of clinical experience in aesthetic procedures, including lasers, injectables, chemical peels, or microneedling. * Demonstrated record of academic or clinical involvement in procedural dermatology or aesthetic medicine. * Experience managing patients across a range of skin phototypes, particularly Fitzpatrick III-VI. * Willingness to participate in multiple rounds of survey-based consensus building. * Commitment to provide independent and anonymous responses
Exclusion criteria
* Lack of direct clinical experience with aesthetic procedures. * Less than five years of relevant clinical practice. * Inability to commit to all rounds of the Delphi process. * Conflicts of interest that could bias recommendations (e.g., financial ties to skincare product companies or device manufacturers). * Insufficient proficiency in the language used for the Delphi survey. * Failure to complete the initial round, resulting in removal from subsequent rounds.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Level of Expert Consensus on Pre- and Post-Procedure Skincare Protocols for Aesthetic Procedures | 6-8 weeks | The primary outcomes of this Delphi study are the levels of expert consensus on recommended pre- and post-procedure skincare protocols across various aesthetic procedures. Specifically, the study aims to determine expert agreement on: (1) pre-procedure skin preparation measures, including barrier optimization, hydration, photoprotection, and any topical priming agents; (2) post-procedure care, including barrier repair, management of erythema or inflammation, photoprotection, and timing for reintroduction of active topical agents |
Countries
Egypt
Outcome results
None listed