Consensus Guidelines for Pre- and Post-Procedure Skincare in Aesthetic Treatments

N/AEnrolling By InvitationNCT07334353

Venus Research Center15 enrolled

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.

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.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Pre and Post Procedure Skin Care Skin Care

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 25 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

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.

Locations (1)

Venus Research Center

Cairo, Egypt

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Level of Expert Consensus on Pre- and Post-Procedure Skincare Protocols for Aesthetic Procedures

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

Time frame: 6-8 weeks

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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