The Most Overlooked Part of an Aesthetic Plan
Ask Candice Roberts, NP, what gets skipped most in aesthetics, and her answer is quick: skin health restoration.
Here is what that means, why your appointments can’t do all the work on their own, and how to build the foundation that makes every treatment at our Houma, LA office look better.
Skin health restoration means getting your skin healthy before, and alongside, injectables or laser. It’s the daily basics, like washing your face, wearing sunscreen, and not sleeping in makeup, plus treatments that rebuild skin quality. Without it, even the best in-office treatments can only do so much.
“They Forget the Fundamentals”
“A lot of patients, patients and providers, they want to jump to a solution like injectables or like laser,” Candice says. “But then they forget the fundamentals.”
The fundamentals are the part that happens at home, every day. They’re also the part that decides how long your results last.
Like Brushing Your Teeth
“I always say it’s kind of like going to the dentist and brushing your teeth,” Candice says. “If you’re only going to the dentist twice a year, they can’t do everything. You have to brush your teeth every day.”
“And with aesthetics, it’s the same thing. You can come see me a couple times a year, or even once a month, but I can’t do everything in those appointments.”
Your in-office visits are the dentist. Your daily routine is the brushing. You need both. For the simple daily steps, read the daily skincare habits that make the biggest difference.
“I can’t do everything in those appointments if you’re still falling asleep in your makeup.”Candice Roberts, NP
What Skin Health Restoration Looks Like
Candice’s list is simple. These are the habits she checks first:
- Wash your face at nightNever fall asleep in your makeup. It works against your skin and your treatments.
- Wash your face in the morning tooStart every day with clean skin so your products can do their job.
- Wear sunscreen every dayThe single most important habit for protecting your skin and your results.
- Use medical-grade skincareA short, consistent routine built for your skin. Learn more about medical-grade skincare.
- Add skin-building treatments when neededOptions like chemical peels, microneedling, or PRF help rebuild skin quality.
Healthy Skin Makes Every Treatment Better
Botox and filler change movement and volume. They don’t change skin texture, tone, or thickness. When the skin itself is healthy, results look smoother and more natural. That’s why Candice often starts with skin. Read more in why skin quality comes before Botox and filler.
Sometimes skin health restoration is the whole first step. Sometimes it runs alongside injectables. Either way, it’s part of the plan. See how Candice decides between Botox, filler, or a skin treatment.
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Schedule a ConsultationIs Your Foundation Missing?
You may need to focus on skin health first if:
Your results fade fast
Treatments seem to wear off sooner than you expected.
Your skin looks dull or rough
Texture and tone are bothering you more than lines.
You skip sunscreen
Or you only wear it when it’s sunny out.
Your routine is inconsistent
You use products sometimes, but not every morning and night.
Your Questions, Answered
What is skin health restoration?
Skin health restoration means improving the health of your skin itself, through daily habits like cleansing and sunscreen, medical-grade skincare, and skin-building treatments, so injectables and laser work better and last longer.
Why is skin health restoration overlooked?
Many patients and providers want to jump straight to injectables or laser. The daily basics feel less exciting, but they decide how healthy your skin is between appointments.
Can my injector make up for skipping skincare?
Not fully. Like a dentist who sees you twice a year, your provider can only do so much in appointments. Daily care at home does the rest.
Is sleeping in makeup really that bad?
Regularly sleeping in makeup works against your skin and your treatments. Washing your face every night is one of the simplest habits that makes a difference.
Do I need healthy skin before getting Botox or filler?
Not always. Some patients start skin care and injectables together. Your assessment decides the order based on what will help most.
What treatments help restore skin health?
Medical-grade skincare is the base. Chemical peels, microneedling, laser, and PRF can rebuild skin quality further. Your plan depends on your skin type and goals.
Start With the Foundation.
Come in for a consultation at our Houma office. We’ll look at your skin first and build a plan that makes every treatment count.
Prefer to talk first? Call or text 985-247-0115