Consensus Guidelines for Pre- and Post-Procedure Skincare in Aesthetic Treatments
For patients and families
In plain language
An automatic summary of structured registry data. It is an orientation aid, not a substitute for the official protocol or a physician assessment.
- What is being studied
- This is an observational study: the protocol does not assign a study treatment.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Pre and Post Procedure Skin Care, Skin Care. Basic parameters: from 25 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Egypt
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Overview
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.
Detailed description
This protocol presents a Delphi-based expert consensus on standardized pre- and post-procedure skincare for aesthetic treatments, developed to optimize clinical outcomes, enhance patient safety, and minimize procedure-related complications. The recommendations apply to a broad spectrum of aesthetic interventions, including injectables, laser and energy-based devices, chemical peels, microneedling, and combination therapies.
Consensus Development Methodology (Delphi Method)
This protocol is developed using the Delphi method, a structured, iterative process designed to achieve expert agreement through multiple rounds of anonymous feedback. A multidisciplinary panel of experienced aesthetic physicians, dermatologists, and skincare experts participates in sequential survey rounds. Each round refines key recommendations based on:
* Aggregated expert responses * Controlled feedback * Statistical agreement thresholds
This approach ensures that the final protocol reflects high-level expert agreement, minimizes bias, and supports evidence-informed clinical decision-making.
Primary outcome measures
- Level of Expert Consensus on Pre- and Post-Procedure Skincare Protocols for Aesthetic Procedures [Time frame: 6-8 weeks]
Eligibility criteria
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.
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
Study locations
Egypt · 1 center
- Venus Research Center — Cairo
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07334353 · Pre- and post- procedure care