The term medical skin care gets thrown around a lot, but what does it actually mean? And how is it different from the products you pick up at a department store or order online?

At Kashan, medical skin care isn’t just a buzzword. It’s a tailored, physician-guided approach to achieving healthier, stronger, and more resilient skin, whether you’re prepping for surgery, enhancing your results, or simply looking to age well.

First, What Makes Skin Care “Medical”?
Not all skincare is created equal. Medical-grade products (also called cosmeceuticals) contain higher concentrations of active ingredients than what you’ll find over-the-counter. But more importantly, they’re formulated to penetrate deeper layers of the skin, where real cellular change happens.

This means you’re treating the root causes of issues like acne, pigmentation, rosacea, sun damage, and early signs of aging. And because these products are more powerful, they’re only available through a medical professional. At Kashan, our team helps you navigate exactly what your skin needs (and avoid what it doesn’t.)

DIAGNOSIS:  Melasma

PREVENT + CORRECT: Accelerator for 5 months,
followed by Retinol Skin Brightener and Wrinkle + Texture Repair for 1 month and as ongoing maintenance

IN-OFFICE TREATMENT: ZO 3-Step Peel® performed monthly for 3 months

DURATION: 8 months

So Why Does This Matter?
Skin is your body’s largest organ. It protects you from environmental stressors, helps regulate temperature, and plays a key role in your immune system. When your skin is compromised by inflammation, barrier damage, or slowed cellular turnover, it affects everything from your appearance to your overall skin health.

Medical skin care supports your skin’s natural function. Rather than relying on fragrance, filler ingredients, or temporary results, it focuses on:

• Barrier repair and hydration
• Regulated oil production
• Even skin tone and texture
• Antioxidant protection
• Collagen stimulation

We see it as so much more than a skincare routine. It’s a treatment plan, and here at Kashan, in Long Island, we’ve seen some amazing results with it.

DIAGNOSIS: Acne
PREVENT + CORRECT: Acne Control
DURATION: 6 months

Why Skin Health Matters at Kashan
Whether you’re visiting us for a facelift, lip enhancement, or surgical body contouring, your skin quality plays a key role in your results. Glowing, even-toned skin complements every aesthetic procedure. And healthy skin simply heals better.

That’s why at Kashan, we often integrate medical skin care into both pre- and post-procedural plans. Preparing the skin in advance can improve surgical outcomes, reduce downtime, and support more even healing. Post-surgery, targeted products help reduce swelling, calm redness, and prevent pigment changes or scarring.

We also enhance results with at-home red light therapy by LMNT, a powerful, medical-grade treatment that supports cellular repair and collagen production. It’s non-invasive and clinically shown to accelerate healing, reduce inflammation, and brighten overall tone. Combined with your in-clinic care, it gives your skin the extra boost it needs to recover beautifully.

DIAGNOSIS: Rosacea
PREVENT + CORRECT: Retinol Skin Brightener, Exfoliation Accelerator and Wrinkle + Texture Repair
DURATION: 6 months

What makes LMNT stand out?
Because it’s safe for all skin types, it’s an ideal tool to support your skin both before and after any cosmetic procedure. Pre-surgery, it prepares the skin for optimal outcomes by improving circulation and reducing inflammation. Post-surgery, it helps calm the skin, speed up recovery, and minimize bruising or pigment changes.

BRIGHTALIVE® PROVEN RESULTS:
EVENNESS + CLARITY: At the 16-week interval, Brightalive® induced a 40% improvement in skin color.

What to Expect From a Medical Skin Care Plan
No two faces are the same, and your skin care shouldn’t be either. When you come to Kashan for a consultation, we look at the full picture: your skin type, concerns, lifestyle, and goals.

From there, we craft a customized regimen that might include:

• Professional cleansers to support your skin barrier
• Exfoliators that encourage cell turnover without damaging your skin
• Targeted treatments like retinols, vitamin C serums, or pigment correctors
• Moisturizers designed for optimal barrier recovery
• Broad-spectrum SPF that actually feels good to wear every day

It’s about using the right products in the right order, for the right reasons.

FIRMING SERUM PROVEN RESULTS:
IMPROVEMENT IN THE APPEARANCE OF SAGGING SKIN: At the 12-week interval, 93% of patients experienced improvement in both mid-face and jawline skin sagging.

How ZO® Skin Health Can Help You
While we work with several professional-grade skincare lines, one of the most popular among our patients is ZO® Skin Health, a science-backed system developed by Dr. Zein Obagi. ZO® is the #1 physician-dispensed brand in the U.S., offering solutions for everything from acne to pigmentation and aging. We often recommend it as part of our in-clinic care plans, based on individual needs.

Building Long-Term Skin Confidence
Medical skin care is all about supporting your skin so that it functions and looks its best over time. That might mean smoothing texture, reducing breakouts, or simply getting that natural, healthy glow back.

And like anything worth doing, consistency matters. Results don’t happen overnight, but with a guided routine and support from the Kashan team, they do happen.

WRINKLE + TEXTURE REPAIR PROVEN RESULTS:
TEXTURE IMPROVEMENT: 93% of participants saw improvement in skin texture by week 12.

Ready to Get Started?
If you’ve been curious about medical skin care, or feel like your current products just aren’t cutting it anymore, we’re here to help. Whether you’re starting fresh or want to build on what you already use, our team can guide you through a personalized, achievable plan that works with your life, not against it.

Reach out to schedule a consultation with Dr. Kashan, and let’s get your skin back to its healthiest, most confident self.

GROWTH FACTOR EYE SERUM PROVEN RESULTS:
REDENSIFIED + INVIGORATED: At the 4-week interval, 95% of patients said that fine lines are less noticeable