Whether you're preparing for a facelift, blepharoplasty, or facial liposuction, one thing’s for sure: healthy skin heals better and faster. Skincare isn't just a luxury before surgery—it’s a necessity. The condition of your skin before and after a cosmetic procedure can significantly impact your comfort, recovery, and final results.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through science-backed skincare tips before and after facial procedures, including how to keep your skin barrier intact, avoid post-procedure irritation, and get glowing results—with support from dermatologist-trusted products like Rejûvaskin Skin Recovery Cream, Hydrating Facial Cleanser, and Mineral Sunscreen.

Why Pre-Procedure Skincare Matters

Your skin is your body’s first line of defense—and surgery can temporarily compromise it. Studies confirm that pre-conditioning the skin with barrier-supportive products can reduce inflammation, promote healing, and lower the risk of complications like scarring and hyperpigmentation (Goodman et al., 2025).

Skincare Before Your Procedure: Your Pre-Op Prep Plan

Think of this phase as training your skin for surgery. You'll want to start at least 2–4 weeks before your scheduled procedure.

1. Hydrate Like It’s Your Job

Dry, dehydrated skin heals slower. Start using a gentle, hydrating cleanser like Rejûvaskin’s Hydrating Facial Cleanser with Exo-P™. It removes impurities without stripping your barrier—plus, it’s packed with marine-based polysaccharides to help strengthen your skin’s defenses.

2. Support Your Barrier with Moisture + Peptides

Your skin barrier needs to be in top shape. Dermatologists recommend pre-conditioning with peptides and soothing actives to minimize inflammation during recovery (Casas et al., 2020).

Enter Rejûvaskin Skin Recovery Cream—a hydrating formula enriched with advanced peptides, ceramides, and natural botanicals to reduce irritation and prepare your skin for what’s ahead.

3. Gentle Exfoliation (But No Harsh Peels)

Mild exfoliation—like lactic acid or enzyme masks—can help remove dull skin and boost absorption of barrier creams. But avoid chemical peels or anything aggressive within 10–14 days of surgery.

4. SPF Every. Single. Day.

Sun exposure before surgery can increase inflammation and pigment risk after. Use a broad-spectrum, mineral-based SPF 30+, like Rejûvaskin’s Mineral Facial Sunscreen, which provides non-irritating protection ideal for sensitive, surgery-prepped skin.

Post-Procedure Skincare: How to Support Healing and Comfort

After surgery, your skin is inflamed, sensitive, and more prone to dryness, redness, and even peeling. The goal here? Soothe, protect, and rebuild the barrier—without overwhelming it.

1. Stick to a Minimal Routine

Less is more. Wash gently with lukewarm water and a non-foaming cleanser like Rejûvaskin’s Hydrating Cleanser. Avoid scrubbing or rubbing.

2. Soothe + Repair

Research shows that peptide-rich topicals reduce swelling, fibrosis, and pain in the weeks after cosmetic surgery (Casas et al., 2020), (Amici et al., 2023). The Skin Recovery Cream has been trusted by dermatologists to calm inflammation and restore hydration—even in compromised skin.

3. Keep Up the Sun Protection

UV exposure is one of the biggest triggers of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. After your provider gives the green light, go back to Rejûvaskin Mineral Sunscreen. It’s lightweight, reef-safe, and doesn’t sting or clog pores.

4. Avoid Harsh Ingredients

Skip exfoliants, retinoids, vitamin C, or benzoyl peroxide for at least 1–2 weeks post-op, or until your provider gives clearance.

What to Expect: Timeline of Skin Recovery

Prep Your Skin Like a Pro

You’ve already taken a big step toward transformation—your procedure. But healthy skin doesn’t just happen on the table. With a little pre-planning and thoughtful post-op care, you can enhance your results, reduce downtime, and feel confident in your glow.

Want expert-vetted, sensitive-skin-safe skincare to support your cosmetic journey? Explore Rejûvaskin’s skin recovery line, built with barrier health in mind.

Works Cited

• Amici, J., Cogrel, O., Jourdan, M., et al. (2023). Expert recommendations on supportive skin care for cosmetic procedures. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 37, 16–33.

• Casas, L., Bell, M., Claytor, B., et al. (2020). An Analysis of Patient-Reported Recovery Outcomes. Aesthetic Surgery Journal. Open Forum, 3.

• Goodman, G. J., Yip, D., Varigos, G., et al. (2025). Peri-Procedural Skincare for Energy-Based Dermatologic Procedures. Aesthetic Surgery Journal. Open Forum, 5(2), OJAF039. Link