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

January 5, 2026 updated by: Venus Research Center
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.

Study Overview

Status

Enrolling by invitation

Conditions

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.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Estimated)

15

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Egypt
      • Cairo, Egypt
        • Venus Research Center

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The study population will consist of an international panel of expert clinicians in aesthetic dermatology and medicine. Participants will include board-certified dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and aesthetic medicine specialists with extensive experience in procedural interventions such as laser therapies, chemical peels, microneedling, and injectable treatments. Eligible experts must have a minimum of five years of clinical practice in aesthetic procedures and a demonstrated record of managing diverse patient populations, including individuals with varying Fitzpatrick skin phototypes (I-VI), with particular attention to skin types III-VI that are more prone to pigmentary complications. Experts will be recruited from academic institutions, professional societies, and clinical practices known for their expertise in aesthetic procedures. The panel is intended to be geographically and ethnically diverse to ensure broad applicability of consensus recommendations. All participants must be

Description

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.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Expert Panel
A cohort of dermatology and aesthetic medicine experts participating in a Modified Delphi process to develop consensus recommendations on the pre and post skin care in aesthetic procedures

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Level of Expert Consensus on Pre- and Post-Procedure Skincare Protocols for Aesthetic Procedures
Time Frame: 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
6-8 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Venus Research Center

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Estimated)

May 1, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

December 1, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

February 1, 2027

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

December 9, 2025

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 5, 2026

First Posted (Estimated)

January 12, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimated)

January 12, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 5, 2026

Last Verified

December 1, 2025

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • Pre- and post- procedure care

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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