RT Book, Section A1 Baumann, Leslie S. A1 Weisberg, Edmund M. A2 Baumann, Leslie S. A2 Rieder, Evan A. A2 Sun, Mary D. SR Print(0) ID 1190670181 T1 Pre- and Postprocedure Skincare Guide for Surgical Patients T2 Baumann’s Cosmetic Dermatology, 3e YR 2022 FD 2022 PB McGraw Hill LLC PP New York, NY SN 9780071794190 LK dermatology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1190670181 RD 2023/10/01 AB SUMMARY POINTSWhat’s Important?Use retinoids, ascorbic acid, hydroxy acids, matrikines, and defensins topically 14 days before procedures.Do not use retinoids, ascorbic acid, or hydroxy acids after procedures until complete re-epithelialization has occurred.Avoiding foods, supplements, and topical products that increase bruising will improve filler outcomes.What’s New?Matrikines used 14 days prior to procedures can speed healing.Defensins used post procedure may speed healing.What’s Coming?Identifying safe ingredients to use during and after microneedling.Combining ingredients to maximize outcomes.