How Many Appointments Will I Need?

Your provider can prescribe medical-grade topical skin care products on the same day as your consultation. However, you may need to return to the office to have your at-home skin care regimen adjusted if you aren’t seeing the kind of results you desire. Dr. Slocum is always available to his Portsmouth and Dover patients if they have questions or need assistance refining their skin care regimen.

How Long Until I See Results?

With medical-grade skin care products, it can take time to see noticeable improvements, typically from two to eight weeks. With continued use, however, you will notice a renewed glow and vibrancy in the complexion, supported by increased collagen production and decreased sun damage.

Can I Combine Topical Skin Care With Other Procedures?

Yes. We can prescribe additional topical skin care products after a cosmetic procedure. These products can help enhance and prolong your results by hydrating, cleansing, and protecting the complexion.

Portsmouth, NH

Topical Skin Care

Introduction to Medical Grade Skincare

When you undergo a cosmetic procedure, you want to preserve and extend your results as long as possible. The best way to do this is by using customized, medical-grade skin care products to boost collagen and elastin production, smooth skin texture, combat UV damage, and increase skin hydration. Medical-grade skin care lines can only be prescribed by a board-certified plastic surgeon, such as Dr. Alexander Slocum in Portsmouth and Dover, NH, who will create a personalized regimen for you according to your unique skin composition.

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Achieve a Balanced, Refined Look

What is medical-grade skincare?

Medical-grade skincare products are backed by clinical trials and research to ensure their safety and efficacy in treating various skin conditions.” They contain higher concentrations of active ingredients to target specific skin issues, such as acne, rosacea, hyperpigmentation, and signs of aging. Regular use leads to significant improvements in overall skin health. They are only available through physician-lead practices. Dr. Slocum and his team of highly skilled experts at Seacoast Plastic Surgery and Medical Aesthetics in New England will work with you individually to analyze your skin’s needs and prescribe the products that are best suited to you. By adhering to a strict skincare protocol at home, you can increase the longevity of your results after cosmetic procedures. Remember that the most important thing you can do for your skin in the long term is to protect it from harmful UV damage by wearing sunblock every time you go outdoors. By doing this, you can keep your complexion looking youthful, refreshed, and vibrant for years to come.

What Are the Benefits of Topical Skin Care?

Medical-grade topical skin care products come with an array of critical benefits, including:

Professional guidance
Increased efficacy and potency
Higher concentrations of active ingredients
Better quality ingredients
FDA-regulated
A better investment in your skin’s health
Enhances luminosity and vibrancy in the complexion
Hydrates and soothes inflamed skin
Minimizes blemishes and superficial scarring
Boosts self-confidence and well-being

Who Are the Best Candidates For Topical Skin Care?

Topical medical-grade skin care products benefit every patient, regardless of whether they have undergone a cosmetic procedure. They can be easily incorporated into your daily routine and do not require any special planning or downtime. Ideal candidates for topical products have the following characteristics:

Diverse complexion concerns – Good candidates for medical-grade products deal with a wide range of issues, including fine lines and wrinkles, uneven skin tone and texture, and acne scars or other types of blemishes.
A desire for dramatic results – Good candidates are interested in taking their skin care regimen to the next level, beyond what is possible with over-the-counter creams, serums, and elixirs.
A commitment to their skin’s health – Ideal candidates prioritize skin health and are willing to invest in products with quality ingredients and longer-term benefits.
A willingness to follow instructions – Ideal candidates are willing to take time out of their day to perform multiple steps and use multiple products to support a glowing complexion year-round.
Preventative action—Good candidates understand the importance of prevention and are committed to addressing skin concerns before they lead to more serious issues. They also understand how essential it is to protect the complexion against UV damage, especially in today’s elevated temperatures.

Let’s Get Started

What’s The
First Step?

To begin, you will meet with our highly trained master medical aesthetician for a thorough skin analysis, where you can discuss your skincare goals and concerns. Your provider will provide recommendations for medical-grade skin care lines after any cosmetic procedure to help you enhance and maintain your results. They will tailor their suggestions to your unique complexion issues, addressing any sensitivities, allergies, or specific skin issues like acne, hyperpigmentation, or facial redness. Once you have implemented your customized skincare routine, your provider will follow up with you to make any necessary adjustments or changes.

What to Expect on the Day of Topical Skin Care Treatment

Seacoast Plastic Surgery and Medical Aesthetics provides our patients with prescriptions for world-class skin care products tailored to their unique needs and conditions. Topical products are formulated with advanced ingredients and precision technology to address a wide range of issues and may include the following:

Medical-grade moisturizers – These products go beyond perfunctory hydration to deeply nourish depleted skin and combat habitual dryness and roughness.
Medical-grade cleansers – Gentle yet potent, these cleansers eradicate dirt, debris, oil, bacteria, and other impurities without drying out the skin or disturbing its pH balance.
Medical-grade exfoliators – These products root out dead skin cells, refining the skin’s texture, shrinking enlarged pores, and increasing the absorption of other skin care products.
Medical-grade toners rebalance the skin’s pH levels and soothe it after exfoliation and cleansing. They are often formulated with antioxidants and botanicals to promote skin vitality and luminosity.
Medical-grade sunblocks – These products are essential in the fight against skin cancer, as they offer broad-spectrum protection from harmful UV rays

Medical-grade retinol—Retinols can help boost collagen and elastin, smoothing the complexion from within. They encourage cellular renewal and turnover and can be individualized to your unique complexion requirements.

How Much Does Topical Skin Care Cost in Dover or New Hampshire?

The cost of topical skin care in Portsmouth, Boston, and the greater New England area will vary from patient to patient based on their individual needs and skin care goals. Rest assured, our concierge team will provide you with specific costs for your chosen products at the time of your private skin analysis and assessment in Portsmouth and Dover, New Hampshire.

SPS Expertise

Why Choose Seacoast Plastic Surgery and Medical Aesthetics?

Our practice is led by Dr. Alexander Slocum, Jr., MD/PhD, FACS, an experienced board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon accredited by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), the American College of Surgeons (FACS), the American Society for Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), and the Aesthetic Society for American Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS). A New Hampshire native, he provides patients in and beyond Boston, Portsmouth, Dover, and the North Shore with outstanding, individualized care in a state-of-the-art practice setting.