Medifacials are a boon for the skin. One can understand this only when they know the difference between regular salon facials and medifacials. So, medifacials, as the name suggests, are medical-grade facial treatments that aim to deeply cleanse, exfoliate and nourish the skin. On the other hand, salon facials work only superficially.

Since medifacials work on deeper layers of the skin, there are certain precautionary steps that are to be kept in mind and followed to achieve and maintain the radiant glowing skin. Therefore, it is necessary to take proper care of the skin after the treatment and invest in skin rejuvenation to maintain it for as long as possible.

So what does one need to do after the medifacial treatment?

The following steps will help to ensure long lasting result and maintenance of the result.

• Stay Hydrated
  Medifacials help to get rid of toxins to reveal youthful and radiant skin. Keeping the skin hydrated will help flush out toxins and make the skin plump and radiant. Ensure atleast 8 glasses of water intake in a day. Skin cells function effectively and efficiently when they are hydrated by absorbing nutrients and eliminating toxins. Add fresh fruits to diet and keep the skin well moisturised.

• Cleanse Gently
  Always opt for mild soaps and face washes to cleanse the skin after the medifacials, to avoid any irritation or redness on the skin. Very mild and gentle exfoliation can be done after 5 days of the treatment. Do not be over zealous and only stick to mild skincare products.

• Sun Protection
  Use proper SPF after the treatment. After medifacial skin can become little sensitive after the treatments, hence, it is advisable to apply the sun protection of minimum SPF 50 religiously after treatment whether one is inside or outside the house, whether it is a sunny day or rainy day.

• Follow the Dermatologist’s Advice
  A quality home care routine is essential to boost the results of a medifacials like adding vitamin C serum to skincare routine will boost the glow and help maintain the results for longer duration. A dermatologist will best advice to design a skincare routine as per individual skin concerns to boost the results and improve the condition further. They will be able to help in understanding what skincare ingredients can be used and when can one start using them.

• Book the Next Appointment
  To help combat the stress, ageing, pollution and sun damage it is advisable to go for maintenance medifacial treatments. Skincare routine solely cannot help one maintain the youthful skin and hence, it is recommended to book the next appointment as advised by the dermatologist.

What are the don’t’s to be kept in mind after a medifacial?

• Don’t Visit Steam or Sauna
  Different medifacials use different chemical peels, lasers or steam. Hence, visiting a sauna or steam room after treatment can lead to irritation and redness and can worsen the skin condition. Avoid any gym, exercise or swimming after the treatments as sweating can irritate the skin. So, it is advised to avoid any such physical activity.

• Do not Wax, Shave or Indulge in Parlour Activity
  Though when we get time we prefer to get it done all at the same time but it is not advisable to undergo any parlour treatment including waxing, threading, shaving or bleaching or even laser hair reduction at same time as a medifacial treatment. It is advisable to keep a minimum gap of 5 to 7 days between any two treatments.

• Do not Pick at the Skin
  While it becomes very tempting to pick on the dry flakes that can occur after treatment or a couple of blackheads and whiteheads left after the treatment but do not do that. As this can lead to irritation and scarring. Fix the follow up appointment with the dermatologist to address any such issue. In case of dryness use a good moisturiser and sun protection religiously as recommended by the dermatologist.

• Do not Apply Heavy Makeup
  Avoid putting on heavy make up straight after treatments. At least give it a time of 24 to 48 hours to let the skin breathe and do not clog the pores with layers of makeup. Let the nutrients penetrate deep into the skin cells to let them work effectively.

• Use at Home Peels or Retinols
  Medifacials can make the skin sensitive so give the skin time to heal and be gentle for a week’s time after the treatment. Avoid using any retinol based night creams or any harsh night creams or irritating ingredients or home remedies. Instead one can opt for face oils and moisturisers or deep hydrating masks.

What to expect after the Medifacial?

Post Medifacial Effects:

• Redness
  Having redness after medifacial is very normal. It is more common in treatments where manual extraction happens or squeezing of skin happens. In case of slight rubbing of skin it can also lead to redness which is normal and generally subsides after couple of hours to a day’s time.

• Rosy Glow
  When a medifacial is done for dullness it initiates increased blood flow towards the face giving an instant rosy glow by delivering oxygen and nutrients to the skin making it warm and youthful.

• Breakouts
  Skin usually detoxifies after the medifacial leading to increased breakouts. Skin gets rid of its toxins in the form of pimples or acne giving one clearer skin.

Getting a medifacial is a quick solution to address the skin concerns but skin maintenance after that is of utmost importance to ultimately achieve radiant, glowing and healthy skin. The right skincare routine should be followed to ensure the benefits and results of medifacials are long lasting! Always consult a dermatologist to choose the right medifacial to suit individual skin.

Keep Healthy! Keep Glowing!