Whether you describe it as “undetectable” or “quiet luxury,” the goal of any facelift performed at New York facial plastic surgeon Konstantin Vasyukevich, MD‘s Upper East Side practice is always the same—to look as natural as possible.
Another standard Dr. Vasyukevich keeps constant is stressing the importance of what you do after a facelift when healing back at home. “After a facelift, it’s important to be careful with your skin care to avoid irritation and help your skin heal properly,” he says, offering these three recommendations to keep in mind:
Hydrating Products
It may sound simple, but keeping your skin “happy and hydrated” is vital post-facelift for proper healing. “Once you’re ready to add more products back into your routine, go for hydrating and healing ones,” Dr. Vasyukevich says. One of his picks is “H2V Moisture Enhance ($70), which has more than 80 percent hyaluronic acid, ” and “naturally helps with healing and gives your skin a big boost of hydration.”
Don’t Forget SPF
This line is repeated over and over again for a reason—it works. “Protect your skin with sunscreen that has SPF 30 or higher,” Dr. Vasyukevich says. “H2V Protect Sunscreen is a solid pick—it gives broad-spectrum coverage to keep your skin safe from UV rays while staying moisturized.”
Moisture Boost
We already hit the hydration one, but if you aren’t at home and need an on-the-go option (which is important), Dr. Vasyukevich says Masktini’s WOKE BAE Whenever Moisture Spritz ($65) is perfect. “It’s a refreshing mist you can use morning and night or anytime during the day to give your skin a boost of moisture and glow. It helps improve overall skin health, too!
