Since getting home from my deep plane facelift (neck, upper bleph, lip lift, temporal brow) and C02 laser (with Dr. Davis, obsessed) I’ve been using a handful of targeted things on repeat. This isn’t the full recovery guide - mostly my week 1-3.
Of course all I used the first week was vats of Aquaphor and Argentyn 23 colloidial silver spray.
Micropause Daily Wellness Support Gummies
First off and not to toot my own horn but I have been gobbling up my own dang gummies. Now that I can get back to my supplements, I am powering up on the biotin and antioxidants in All Glown Up for my hair (after temporal brow lift, hair can be wonky to grow back over incisions). Loving my Ashwagandha in Girls Gone Mild to keep me in chill mode. Post surgery can be an anxious time and I wanna keep my cortisol down and this is the yummiest way. And I’m back to savoring So Mush Support with its ten functional mushrooms supports post-surgery recovery by boosting the immune system, reducing inflammation, and aiding tissue repair.
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Lymphatic Brush by Cecily Braden
After one week I was cleared to start working with the infamous Cecily Braden brush because omg the swelling under my neck is bananas. It’s like a ROCK. Also tune into my Instagram - Cecily and I are doing a LIVE tutorial next week!
Cecily Braden revolutionized all things face and body care with The Lymphatic Brush (in case you did not know?!) Her brush is a patented design with a bristle pattern and density combination that grips the skin in a precise way, targeting the superficial lymph vessels residing just under the skin. When combined with specialized techniques (I NEED TO LEARN AND SO DO YOU!) it mimics the passive contractions of the lymph vessels to manually propel fluids and stimulate lymph flow. The ergonomic contoured shape ensures proper contact with the surface of the skin and accurate alignment with the lymph nodes and lymphatic pathways.
In a week, I’ll be able to do manual lymphatic, and I’ve got a few really interesting providers on deck. Stay tuned for that because I will be adding those to Aesthetica Authority section.
Epicutis Lipid Serum and Mask
With only eight ingredients, this has been my go-to as soon as I was past the Aquaphor stage. Epicutis’ formula is 8 ingredients with therapeutic concentrations of TSC, a patented anti-inflammatory. I’ve been using this silky serum night and day for my super sensitive. post-procedure skin. The EPICUTIS Lipid Serum absorbs quickly, calms asap and works beneath the skin’s surface to soothe redness and fight collagen breakdown at the cellular level.
Soothing, Smoothing + Strengthening Ingredients:
TSC to instantly lock in hydration + calm inflammation
Hyaluronic acid to instantly boost skin’s moisture level
Propanediol for skin plumping + anti-microbial benefits
Glycerin to help serum glide gently across skin’s surface
Argentyn Silver Spay
Argentyn 23 Professional Bio-Active Silver Hydrosol is the infamous popular, high-purity (99.999%) colloidal silver spray (23 ppm) for daily immune support. My nurse sprayed this fine mist on me all night ( heaven). It’s rapidly absorbed, a mixture of the most active and effective species of silver, positively charged with silver ions and particles. B
Basically it’s the magic after your facelift and C02 laser to accelerate healing, prevent infection, and soothe irritated skin. Silver particles provide antimicrobial properties to protect vulnerable tissue, while promoting collagen production and reducing inflammation for better, faster recovery.
Key reasons for using this spray after procedures include:
Antimicrobial Protection: The silver kills bacteria on contact, which is vital for preventing infection on the open or raw skin typical after CO2 laser resurfacing.
Wound Healing: Silver supports the healing process and helps build new, healthy tissue.
Soothing Inflammation: It acts as a gentle, non-irritating, and soothing agent for sensitive, post-procedure skin.
Reduced Risk: It helps manage the risk of infection and scarring associated with deep skin resurfacing treatments
The CO2Lift® PRO Carboxy Gel Treatment
If you know you….The CO2Lift® PRO CarboxyTreatment is the world’s only patented, medical-grade carboxytherapy mask. This is a game-changer after you have a laser treatment; it is literally the most soothing, calming mask on the planet. This is the medical grade version, only avail from your provider (think Jennifer Hollander). This is something your practitioner should carry. (They have register here, or if YOU are a provider and want, need, (yes you do) - go here: www.lumisque.com.
Each treatment works deep beneath the surface, flooding skin with oxygen-boosting carbon dioxide to restore firmness, brightness, and hydration. Perfect for post treatment, wound healing, etc.
This is something you want to do before any treatment as well. As a pre-treatment. It will prepare you for your treatment or your surgery as well as support post care.
This mask loads the tissue load with oxygen and blood flow and you’ll have an even better response to a CO2 laser.
CO2Lift® Super Powers:
Minimizes fine lines, wrinkles, and under-eye puffiness
Hydration surge: up to 117% more moisture after one use
Calms inflammation + supports healing post-laser or peel
Tightens + smooths skin texture while visibly refining pores
Brightens tone for that lit-from-within look
These are also part of my monthly non-negosh.
Celluma Pro Red Light Mask
I might be overdoing it with this one because I have been using it basically throughout the night. Like, I put it around my head, I fall asleep, I do 30 minutes, I wake up, and I hit it again for another 30 minutes.
I don’t know if it’s possible to overdo it (I guess we’ll find out), but I’m completely addicted. This mask is truly the most amazing ever. It’s an LED light therapy panel and FDA-cleared for body contouring, aging skin, pain management, and acne. Multi-wavelength LED technology with proprietary blends of red, near-infrared, and blue light energy varying by mode.
FDA-CLEARED MODES:
ACNE
AGING
CONTOUR
PAIN
Reduce inflammation & increase circulation
Improve skin texture and appearance
Reduce fine lines & wrinkles
Targeted body contouring
Kill acne bacteria & reduce breakouts
Pain relief for muscles, joints and arthritic pain
I can’t exactly say why I’ve been healing so fast, but I’m pretty sure it’s a combination of all of these modalities.
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JOVS Red Light Sleeping Bag
Since I have not been able to work on my body at all while I’m on exercise restriction (help, help, help!), I have been literally lying on this JOVS mat 24 hours a day. I am sitting on it right now while I write this article. I am sure you know, but red light is the shit.
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Why we love it:
FDA-Cleared & Clinically Tested — Safe and effective. A 20-minute session supports full-body skin rejuvenation and recovery.
Full-Spectrum LED — 610-in-1 array covering 590–1200 nm, including near-infrared wavelengths, delivers deep penetration to stimulate collagen and enhance skin firmness by ~20–25%.
High-Power Irradiance — 140 mW/cm² delivers uniform, consistent light; ≤2 cm LED spacing delivers full, even coverage.
Deep Cellular Activation — Energizes cells and supports natural repair, improving radiance and overall skin texture by ~15–20%.
Pain & Inflammation Relief — Promotes circulation to ease muscle and joint discomfort; users report ~40–50% less soreness.
Versatile & Modular — Face, body, wrap, or split mat modes offer targeted or full-body red light therapy.
Safe & Comfortable — Non-invasive and made with medical-grade SBR, PVC, EVA, and PU materials; gentle enough for daily use.
Quick & Convenient — Lightweight, portable, and easy to set up for professional-level treatment at home.
Magic Molecule
I have been spraying this non-stop (too!!) all over my incisions and face. Magic Molecule is an FDA-cleared, hypochlorous acid (HOCl) spray designed to treat over 50 skin ailments, including acne, eczema, bug bites, and minor wounds by reducing bacteria, redness, and inflammation. It mimics the body’s natural immune response to soothe irritation and speed up skin healing. So yah.
It uses a patented method to create a stable, synthetic version of the HOCl naturally produced by white blood cells. This, when sprayed, acts as an anti-microbial cleanser that kills bacteria, calms inflammation, and supports skin regeneration.
Magic Molecule has gained popularity as a “cure-all” spray, often used in place of traditional toners or spot treatments to manage sensitive or breakout-prone skin.
That’s it for now. This article was absolutely exhausting to write. I have quite a few more things, but I’ll just save them for next week.