If you’re investing time and money in an in-office skin-tightening treatment, you’ll want to protect that investment with a skin-care routine that helps maintain the results. Chapel Hill, NC dermatologist Sue Ellen Cox, MD notes that certain products formulated to support collagen and improve skin quality can complement in-office treatments.
“After a skin-tightening treatment, it is a great time to boost skin care targeted to plump the skin with moisture and increase collagen,” adds Scottsdale, AZ facial plastic surgeon Kelly Bomer, MD. “Once the initial healing has completed, depending on the treatment, this high-powered skin care should be started as soon as the skin is calm and no longer ‘raw.’ The addition of these clinically proven products featuring peptides and growth factors is a great complement to the standard skin care.”
West Palm Beach, FL dermatologist Kenneth Beer, MD explains that the two best ingredients to add to your routine after a skin-tightening treatment, if they’re not already part of it, are vitamin C and retinol. “They form the foundation of a good skin regimen and help improve the pigment, texture and appearance of the skin.”
Ahead, experts share the specific products they recommend to patients after a skin-tightening treatment.
Featured Experts
- Sue Ellen Cox, MD is a board-certified dermatologist in Chapel Hill, NC
- Dr. Kelly Bomer is a board-certified facial plastic surgeon in Scottsdale, AZ
- Kenneth Beer, MD is a board-certified dermatologist in West Palm Beach, FL
- Kathleen Behr, MD is a board-certified dermatologist in Fresno, CA
5 Doctor-Recommended Products to Use After a Skin-Tightening Treatment
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Alastin TransFORM Body Treatment ($220)
Fresno, CA dermatologist Kathleen Behr, MD and Dr. Cox both recommend adding the Alastin TransFORM Body Treatment to your routine after a skin-tightening treatment. Dr. Cox calls it one of the best options currently on the market, noting that it’s designed to support the skin’s regenerative processes.“TransFORM includes TriHex technology to support new healthy elastin and collagen, as well as hyaluronic acid to hydrate,” says Dr. Behr. “It helps reduce crepey skin anywhere on the body, including the abdomen, arms and knees, which are commonly treated areas for skin tightening.”
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Neocutis Bio Serum Firm ($290)
Dr. Bomer recommends using Neocutis Bio Serum Firm after a skin-tightening treatment. The human growth factors and proprietary peptides in the formula help define, brighten and firm the skin. It’s well suited for use on the face, neck and décolleté.
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Skinbetter Science AlphaRet Body Overnight Cream ($140)
Skinbetter recently expanded its AlphaRet line with a body cream designed to improve skin tone and texture. Dr. Behr recommends starting it before a skin-tightening treatment and continuing afterward to help maintain results.
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Alastin Restorative Skin Complex ($239)
Dr. Bomer calls this the next-generation version of the brand’s classic formula. It’s known for improving collagen- and elastin-depleted skin while helping to support texture, tone, volume and hydration—exactly what the skin needs after a skin-tightening treatment.
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SkinMedica TNS Recovery Complex ($295)
This cult-favorite serum features a proprietary growth factor blend designed to support skin rejuvenation. According to the brand, the formula contains over one trillion exosomes per bottle and helps improve the appearance of wrinkles while enhancing skin tone and texture.
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