When your routine includes many products but delivers few results, it is time for a simpler path. Skin care in Portland should feel clear, effective, and genuinely personalized. This way, you can stop guessing and start seeing change.
At Gilson Plastic Surgery, your aesthetic journey starts with conversation and careful assessment. Dr. Gilson, our board-certified plastic surgeon and one of only a few surgeons in Portland who have completed a dedicated aesthetic surgery fellowship, spends real time understanding your skin, goals, and lifestyle. He personally performs all med spa procedures, including Botox and dermal filler injections. He also oversees professional skin care. Your plan stays consistent from day one.
Your skin tells a story: sun, stress, sleep, genetics. We interpret those signs before creating a personalized skin care plan in Portland.
We focus on you as a whole person, thoroughly reviewing your sensitivities, routines, and priorities. Then we design a sequence that fits your life and empowers you with visible progress. We create expert-guided skin care regimens you will use, pairing in-clinic treatments with at-home steps so your results will last.
As part of your Portland skin care plan, we typically map out a simple morning routine with a gentle cleanser, antioxidant serum, and lightweight moisturizer. We also include a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher, as daily sunscreen can slow photoaging and help prevent skin cancer.
At night, we often recommend a cleanser, moisturizer, and retinoid that we introduce gradually (e.g., two to three nights per week to start). This approach improves your texture and tone while minimizing irritation.
If you have sensitive, acne-prone, or rosacea-prone skin, we tailor your recommended products, such as non-irritating cleansers and barrier-supporting moisturizers. We adjust one variable at a time, so you can track what works best for you. If you experience redness or breakouts, we time treatments carefully and simplify your routine during flare days.
We emphasize proven, medical-grade options that enhance your natural look without unnecessary downtime. Your bespoke skin routine may blend non-surgical care with precision injectables, always performed by Dr. Gilson at our Portland practice, for balanced and refreshed skin.
We sequence treatments so each step builds on the last. For example, we perform peels before microneedling when appropriate, use lasers after pigment stabilizes, and time injectables to minimize swelling before important events. Home routines mirror clinic goals: pH-balanced cleansers for comfort, humectant-rich moisturizers for dehydration, and richer occlusives for very dry skin. Sun protection becomes a permanent part of your plan, with guidance on reapplication, hats, and shade during outdoor activities.
Great skin comes from rhythm and consistency, not from a one-time event. We recommend Portland skincare products with a focus on your needs and budget.
We also map out maintenance at a pace you can sustain, adjusting your plan as seasons and personal needs change. Expect more hydration in winter, lighter textures in summer, and travel-friendly routines during busy times. You will understand the “why” behind each step, and you will notice how each decision supports long-term results.
Clarity, comfort, and consistency define your experience with us. We combine boutique attention with advanced training, so you achieve natural results that look like you—simply more vibrant and confident. When you feel ready to move forward, schedule a consultation and begin your skin care in Portland with a plan created just for you.
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