Skincare After Lasers
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Medical Skincare
Medical-Grade Skincare in Los Angeles
The right actives, not more steps — prescriptive skincare that prepares, supports and maintains.
Some of the most important aesthetic work happens outside the treatment room. Medical-grade skincare uses higher-potency, clinically supported ingredients, selected and sequenced for your skin — not a one-size routine pulled from a shelf.
At Onassis Skin Health, skincare is treated as part of the strategy, not an add-on. The objective is never to pile on products; it is to choose the few that matter. A regimen often pairs fundamentals — a gentle cleanser, moisturizer and broad-spectrum sunscreen — with targeted actives chosen for your concerns and procedures, including products from ZO Skin Health when appropriate.
By The Numbers
The Foundation Beneath Every Treatment
Skincare prepares and protects the skin before and after the procedures patients seek most. It is what helps protect and extend those results.
U.S. minimally invasive cosmetic procedures, 2023
Procedures performed nationally, by category
(Botox, Dysport, etc.)
(laser, peels, dermabrasion)
(laser hair removal, IPL, etc.)
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| Category | 2023 procedures | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Neuromodulators (Botox, Dysport, etc.) | 9,480,949 | +9% |
| Hyaluronic-acid fillers | 5,294,603 | +8% |
| Skin resurfacing (laser, peels, dermabrasion) | 3,501,696 | +5% |
| Skin treatments (laser hair removal, IPL, tattoo/vein) | 3,101,772 | +6% |
Source: American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), 2023 Procedural Statistics Report. National figures shown for context; they reflect U.S. trends, not any individual practice.
What It SupportsWhere Medical Skincare Helps
A prescriptive regimen can address concerns directly and support in-office treatments:
Barrier Health
Cleansing, moisturization and barrier support that keep skin resilient and calm.
Pigmentation
Targeted actives for uneven tone, with photoprotection as the cornerstone.
Acne
Evidence-based ingredients matched to acne type and skin tolerance.
Aging & Collagen
Retinoids and antioxidants selected for your skin’s tolerance and goals.
Procedure Prep & Recovery
Preparing skin before laser and supporting it afterward, when the barrier is vulnerable.
Photoprotection
Broad-spectrum sunscreen to protect results and limit pigmentation.
The ApproachFewer, Better Steps
More products is not better skincare. The aim is a regimen you will actually follow: fundamentals done consistently, with targeted actives added deliberately. Freshly treated skin in particular should not be exposed to every active in a normal routine, so the plan is adjusted around procedures.
Professional lines such as ZO Skin Health are used when they fit the plan — chosen for the ingredient and the patient, not for the label.
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How We DecideEvidence-Based Practice
Aesthetic medicine changes rapidly, and novelty alone is not evidence. At Onassis Skin Health, treatment and skincare protocols are developed with reference to peer-reviewed medical literature and respected clinical guidance — then interpreted for the individual in front of us.
Research does not replace clinical judgment. It informs it.
Published evidence is read in the context of your anatomy, skin type, medical history, risk profile, lifestyle and desired outcome. Product and technique selection, dosing or placement, and pre- and post-care all follow from that combination of evidence and individualized assessment — not from what is simply popular or available for purchase.
When AppropriateCombination Treatments
Skincare is the thread that runs through every treatment plan. It is most powerful when paired with:
+ Laser Resurfacing
Preparing the skin beforehand and supporting barrier recovery and photoprotection afterward.
+ Injectables
Maintaining skin quality so structural treatments sit on healthy, well-cared-for skin.
+ In-Office Protocols
Aligning your at-home regimen with professional treatments for a coherent plan.
Combinations are recommended only when each element contributes meaningfully to your goals. Sometimes the right plan is a single, well-chosen treatment — and sometimes it is choosing not to treat at all.
CandidacyIs It Right For You?
Nearly everyone benefits from a thoughtful, individualized regimen — but the right regimen depends on your skin type, concerns, tolerance and treatment plan. Actives are introduced carefully, especially around procedures and for sensitive or reactive skin. The goal is a sustainable routine that supports your skin, not an elaborate one for its own sake.
QuestionsFrequently Asked
Is medical-grade skincare worth it?
Higher-potency, clinically supported formulations can make a meaningful difference when matched to your skin — which is the key qualifier.
Do you use ZO Skin Health?
Yes, when appropriate. Products are chosen for the ingredient and the patient, not simply by brand.
How many products do I need?
Often fewer than expected. The aim is the right few steps you’ll follow consistently.
When should I start skincare before laser?
Skin is often prepared in the weeks before a procedure; the exact timing is individualized to your plan.
What about sunscreen?
Broad-spectrum sunscreen is foundational — especially after procedures — to protect results and limit pigmentation.
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