Fall is prime laser season – lower sun exposure means smoother healing, and you've got time to get your glow back before the holidays. But your 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, 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.

Alexxa Forte, cosmetic consultant at Charlotte Skin & Laser, brings years of experience helping patients navigate treatment options and personalize their laser and skincare plans. She bridges the science of dermatology with the everyday concerns of patients, making treatments feel approachable and results attainable.

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

Episodes Mentioned:

• 36. Lasers Explained | Redness, Spots, Scars & Skin Renewal

In this episode you’ll learn:

• Fall is the ideal window for laser treatments. Cooler weather and lower sun exposure mean easier healing and longer-lasting results.
• The right post-laser products (not just any moisturizer) speed recovery, calm redness, and boost your outcome.
• You don't have to pause your retinol for weeks. Most patients can restart within a few days, depending on skin type and healing progress.

Welcome to Queen City Skin, the podcast where skincare meets science. Hosted by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Elizabeth Rostan, Founder of Charlotte Skin & Laser, this podcast 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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