This consensus protocol outlines standardized pre- and post-procedure skincare practices designed to optimize treatment outcomes, enhance skin recovery, and minimize complications following aesthetic procedures. It provides evidence-based guidance for skin preparation before treatment and structured aftercare to support healing, reduce inflammation, prevent infection, and maintain long-term results.
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
25 Years
Max age
—
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria:
* Licensed dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and aesthetic medicine specialists.
* Minimum of five years of clinical experience in aesthetic procedures, including lasers, injectables, chemical peels, or microneedling.
* Demonstrated record of academic or clinical involvement in procedural dermatology or aesthetic medicine.
* Experience managing patients across a range of skin phototypes, particularly Fitzpatrick III-VI.
* Willingness to participate in multiple rounds of survey-based consensus building.
* Commitment to provide independent and anonymous responses
Exclusion Criteria:
* Lack of direct clinical experience with aesthetic procedures.
* Less than five years of relevant clinical practice.
* Inability to commit to all rounds of the Delphi process.
* Conflicts of interest that could bias recommendations (e.g., financial ties to skincare product companies or device manufacturers).
* Insufficient proficiency in the language used for the Delphi survey.
* Failure to complete the initial round, resulting in removal from subsequent rounds.
Primary outcome measure(s)
Level of Expert Consensus on Pre- and Post-Procedure Skincare Protocols for Aesthetic Procedures — 6-8 weeks The primary outcomes of this Delphi study are the levels of expert consensus on recommended pre- and post-procedure skincare protocols across various aesthetic procedures. Specifically, the study aims to determine expert agreement on: (1) pre-procedure skin preparation measures, including barrier optimization, hydration, photoprotection, and any topical priming agents; (2) post-procedure care, including barrier repair, management of erythema or inflammation, photoprotection, and timing for reintroduction of active topical agents
This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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