Summer Skincare: The hot heat has arrived, making it difficult to maintain your skin free of trouble. The heat and humidity may make your skin appear worn, browned, and nearly lifeless. Your skin, like your body, requires more nutrients in order to stay hydrated. While certain procedures, such as laser treatments, botox, dermal fillers, hydra facials, and PRP, are year-round options, not all treatments are made equal. There are a few beauty procedures that might be toxic and cause difficulties throughout the summer. Dr. Geetika Srivastava, Dermatologist, and Founder of Influennz Clinic spoke with Thehealthsite.com about the beauty procedures to avoid this summer.
[RB]This Summer, Avoid These Beauty Treatments
Dr. Geetika recommends that you avoid the following 5 beauty procedures this summer:
Transplantation of hair
Hair transplantation is a medical procedure that allows male and female pattern baldness to be treated permanently. Under local anesthetic, the process normally takes 6-8 hours. The recuperation, however, is not as quick as it appears. Itching and infection are caused by the persistent irritation caused by grafts in the recipient region, as well as scabs, which are exacerbated in the summer owing to high heat and perspiration. Furthermore, the sun’s high warmth reduces the graft’s post-transplant survival. As a result, many patients choose hair transplants in the summer.
Peels with chemicals
[RB]Chemical peels are a range of skin treatments that are applied to the skin and promote extensive exfoliation, which results in the skin “peeling,” as the term implies. They can help with a variety of skin issues, including acne, pigmentation, and even aging. Peeling the skin, on the other hand, reveals the underlying raw skin, which is more susceptible to sunburn and tanning. Summer is not the best time for chemical peels since complete sun protection is nearly impossible.
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Laser resurfacing/fractional lasers
[RB]Laser skin resurfacing promotes natural collagen formation to repair the skin. This results in skin tightening and the reduction of smile lines and scars. However, so is the operation uncomfortable, but it also leaves a scab on the skin that can last anywhere from 3 to 10 days, depending on the laser’s intensity. During such time, complete sun protection is required. Inadequate sun protection can cause post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, which is a medical term for skin darkening (PIH). Although PIH can occur with any invasive technique, it is most frequent with laser resurfacing in Indian skin types. As a result, such severe operations should be avoided throughout the Summer Skincare.
Liposuction
[RB]Liposuction is a physical procedure that removes fat from under the skin’s surface. It’s considered an inch-loss technique rather than a weight-loss procedure. It is carried out under general anesthesia and under the direction of a plastic surgeon. The treatment normally takes Six hours to complete, however, the effects are not visible right away. Lumps, sprains, and even edema can occur, and they might remain for weeks. Wearing an elastic garment to prevent skin sagging is part of the aftercare. This appears to be incredibly inconvenient, especially during the heat. Elastic compression garments are also simpler to conceal under layers of clothes throughout the cold. As a result, the winter months are great for liposuction.
Retinoids on prescription
[RB]Dermatologists, “influencers,” and skincare aficionados have all recommended retinol as one of the most prominent “serums.” While retinol is a moderate vitamin A derivative, retinoids, especially those recommended by dermatologists, may be quite harsh on your skin during the summer. Tretinoin, isotretinoin, and adapalene are suitable facilities for prescription retinoids. If you are administered these retinoids during the summer, your skin is prone to burn and should be avoided as far as possible.
What Should You Do If You Can’t Avoid It?
However, there may be times when using the aforementioned aesthetic procedures is inevitable. If that’s the case, Dr. Geetika proposes performing the following:
[RB]Avoid excessive sun exposure: The majority of beauty treatment adverse effects are connected to sun exposure, which should be avoided all year but especially during the summer.
Hydrate and moisturize your skin: This will keep your skin from drying out. Chemical peels and prescription retinoids are more likely to cause issues in dry skin. If the skin is moisturized, a simple moisturizer can avoid negative effects.
The skin should not be peeled off: Peeling the skin, as in chemical peels and laser treatment, can reveal the underlying raw skin, which is still too young to tolerate the severe exterior climatic conditions. Instead, thoroughly moisturize the area and let the skin/scab shed naturally.
[RB]Use tretinoin cream at night and sunscreen in the morning.
Maintain a cool and moisturized atmosphere.
Summertime Beauty Treatments to Consider
[RB]Leaving all of your beauty treatments out in the heat, however, is never a smart idea. During the summer, treatments like hydrafacials, aqua gold, face PRP, and skin boosters can help you stay hydrated. Botox and dermal fillers can be used at any time of the year. During the summer, laser hair removal should be used with caution since tanned skin is more prone to burn, although it is not completely prohibited.
