How Would You Define Beautiful Skin?
"Beautiful skin is similar to a child's skin: fine-textured, with small pores, neither too oily nor too dry. Ultimately, the way your skin reflects light is what gives you and those around you the impression of healthy, firm, radiant skin."
The Journey to Perfect Skin: What Steps Should You Take?
"There are several daily habits worth adopting. The first step is to remove makeup thoroughly and cleanse your skin with a gentle cleanser and lukewarm water, avoiding products that are too rich in oils. Some micellar waters contain significant amounts of oily ingredients, which can leave a greasy film on your face. Don't hesitate to rinse your skin with water after using them.
The second step in maintaining healthy skin depends on your daily lifestyle. We cannot emphasize this enough: it is an essential factor. Your diet, alcohol consumption, smoking habits, and sun exposure can all contribute to skin stress and premature aging."
How Do You Assess a Patient's Skin Quality?
"Skin assessment is primarily carried out through visual examination. As skin specialists, we look for imperfections, enlarged pores, flaking, and excessive sebum production.
This is why receiving advice from qualified professionals is so important. For example, during initial dermatological consultations, we frequently encounter confusion between dehydrated skin and dry skin.
In-office treatments begin with a thorough assessment of the patient's skin, followed by a personalized dermatological and aesthetic treatment plan."
Which Dermatological Treatments and Aesthetic Procedures Do You Recommend?
"Once we have identified and addressed the factors contributing to skin stress, I recommend various aesthetic procedures to help restore radiance and firmness.
Chemical peels have become a staple of dermatological practice. Superficial peels using glycolic acid and medium-depth peels using trichloroacetic acid can help restore radiance to dull-looking skin. They are also used as complementary treatments for acne and to reduce the appearance of dark spots.
Hyaluronic acid injections, carefully adapted to the treatment area, can help smooth wrinkles, such as nasolabial folds and cheek lines, or enhance lip contours.
Laser treatments can also be effective for addressing certain wrinkles, skin laxity, and visible blood vessels associated with rosacea, depending on the technology used."
What Are the Benefits of Combining Oral Supplements with These Treatments?
"The skin, our body's first protective barrier, is constantly exposed to external stressors. In addition to applying protective skincare products, supporting the skin from within can complement a comprehensive skincare approach.
Oral supplementation can form part of a dermatologist's recommendations alongside cosmetic products, provided that suitable, high-quality formulations are selected.
Some inexpensive products sold online offer limited traceability and may not meet appropriate quality standards.
As with cosmetics, it is the practitioner's responsibility to identify the most appropriate combination of topical skincare, aesthetic procedures, and oral supplementation to develop a personalized treatment plan."
