Queen City Skin
Welcome to Queen City Skin, the podcast where skincare meets science. Hosted by board-certified dermatologists Dr. Elizabeth Rostan, Founder of Charlotte Skin & Laser; and Dr. Emily O. McLean, a physician at Charlotte Skin & Laser. We're here to cut through the noise — from social media myths to marketing hype — and bring you clear, evidence-based advice on caring for your skin at every stage of life.
Queen City Skin
18. Healing After Your Laser Treatment | Skincare That Speeds Recovery & Extends Results
Your laser results don’t just happen in the treatment chair -- the real magic continues at home. In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth Rostan and Alexxa Forte, cosmetic consultant at Charlotte Skin & Laser, team up to share their favorite post-laser skincare strategies to help patients heal faster, calm redness, and extend results long after the procedure. From soothing spring water sprays to advanced peptides, they explain which products are worth the investment, how to avoid setbacks, and when it’s safe to reintroduce retinol into your routine.
Resources mentioned:
- The Skin Store
- Avène® Thermal Spring Water
- EltaMD Moisture Seal
- Revision Skincare CMT Post-Procedure Cream
- EltaMD UV Skin Recovery Red Color Correcting Green Tint Broad
- Alastin Skincare Regenerating Skin Nectar with TriHex Technology
- Spectrum SPF 50
- DefenAge 8-in-1 BioSerum
- SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF
- Avène® Cicalfate + Restorative Protective Cream
- SkinCeuticals Advanced RGN-6
Some key takeaways from this episode include:
- Healing products truly matter. From spring water sprays to peptide serums, the right post-laser products speed recovery and boost results.
- You don’t have to pause your retinol forever. Most patients can restart within a few days, depending on skin type and healing progress.
- Pairing procedures with smart daily skincare ensures your investment lasts longer and keeps your skin at its healthiest and most radiant.
Welcome to Queen City Skin, the podcast where skincare meets science. Hosted by board-certified dermatologists Dr. Elizabeth Rostan, Founder of Charlotte Skin & Laser; and Dr. Emily O. McLean, a physician at Charlotte Skin & Laser. We're here to cut through the noise — from social media myths to marketing hype — and bring you clear, evidence-based advice on caring for your skin at every stage of life.
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