Prime, Protect, Preserve: The Skin Barrier Approach in Aesthetic Dermatology

Name: Prime, Protect, Preserve: The Skin Barrier Approach in Aesthetic Dermatology
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Dr. Nandita Mohan

Prime, Protect, Preserve: The Skin Barrier Approach in Aesthetic Dermatology - Video

Published On 2026-10-24T12:00:22+05:30 | Updated On 24 Oct 2026 12:00 PM IST

Overview

What makes skin ready for an aesthetic procedure, and how much do preparation and aftercare influence the outcome? In Episode 2 of The Derm Dialogue: Trending Topics, Trusted Voices, Dr Rajat Kandhari joins host Dr Nandita Mohan to discuss "Prime, Protect, Preserve," a barrier-conscious approach to peri-procedural skin care.

The skin barrier is a key focus, with a discussion on how aesthetic treatments affect its integrity and recovery. The conversation explores the role of the skin microbiome, acidic pH and transepidermal water loss, alongside concerns such as redness, swelling and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

The episode also examines how clinicians can assess skin readiness before a procedure. From restoring hydration to deciding when to pause retinoids and exfoliants, Dr Kandhari discusses practical considerations for preparing the skin and supporting healing.

Barrier-supportive ingredients, including ceramides, cholesterol, hyaluronic acid and glycerin, form another part of the conversation. The discussion also addresses photoprotection, asepsis and aftercare, highlighting why clear patient counselling matters throughout the treatment journey.

The episode also explores how attention to the skin before, during and after a procedure can help minimise complications, support recovery and improve patient satisfaction.

Speakers

Dr. Rajat Kandhari

MBBS, MD - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy. Dr Kandhari is a Consultant Dermatologist at New Delhi and a specialist in Aesthetic Treatments. After having completed his MD as the topper of the university and a gold medalist, he worked in Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi for 3 years and trained in facial aesthetic procedures in Singapore. A keen academician and a regular orator at conferences in India and internationally, and has also contributed articles to various journals and textbooks nationally and internationally. His key areas of interests are acne, pigmentation, sunscreens, cosmeceuticals, facial esthetics, laser scar reduction. His other interests lie in art, design and photography.

Dr. Nandita Mohan

Dr. Nandita Mohan is a practicing pediatric dentist with more than 5 years of clinical work experience. Along with this, she is equally interested in keeping herself up to date about the latest developments in the field of medicine and dentistry which is the driving force for her to be in association with Medical Dialogues. She also has her name attached with many publications; both national and international. She has pursued her BDS from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore and later went to enter her dream specialty (MDS) in the Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry from Pt. B.D. Sharma University of Health Sciences. Through all the years of experience, her core interest in learning something new has never stopped. She can be contacted at editorial@medicaldialogues.in. Contact no. 011-43720751