Medical skin care is in-clinic care that starts with a doctor examining your skin and is then planned around your skin type, age and concerns. The goal is not only to cleanse the skin, but to address the causes behind dullness, enlarged pores, oiliness, uneven tone and dehydration.

A home routine of cleansing and moisturizing is the foundation of healthy skin, but it may not be enough for some concerns. In medical skin care, the peels, devices and serums used at the clinic are chosen according to your skin’s condition on the day.

Regular medical skin care may help with:

• Clearer pores: It helps reduce blackheads and oil buildup.
• A fresher look: Removing dead cells helps the skin look brighter.
• Moisture balance: It supports dry, tight-feeling skin.
• More even tone: It aims to soften the look of mild spots and discoloration.

These treatments can be done on their own or as part of a wider plan for spots, acne or signs of aging. In Dr. Sevgi Ekiyor’s Facial Architecture (Yüz Mimarisi®) approach, healthy skin is seen as the base for every other treatment. Which method suits you is decided at your consultation.

A salon facial usually involves cleansing, steam, extraction and a mask. It can feel relaxing, but it is not designed to recognize or treat skin conditions.

Medical skin care differs in a few key ways:

• Doctor’s assessment: Your skin is examined before treatment, so conditions such as acne, rosacea or melasma can be told apart.
• Personalized content: Peel strength, serums and device settings are matched to your skin type.
• Part of a treatment plan: When needed, care is planned together with treatments for spots, acne or skin rejuvenation.
• Safety: If a reaction occurs, a doctor is there to manage it.

For example, what looks like acne may actually be rosacea, and heavy steaming and squeezing could make it worse. An examination helps avoid this kind of mistake.

Each appointment at our skin care clinic in Nişantaşı, Istanbul begins with a skin analysis and a conversation about your concerns. The steps vary from person to person, but they usually follow this order:

1. Cleansing: Makeup, dirt and excess oil are removed from the surface of the skin.
2. Peel: An acid or enzyme peel suited to your skin type is applied to lift away dead cells.
3. Pore cleansing: Blackheads and oil trapped in the pores are cleared without irritating the skin.
4. Serums and hydration: Moisturizing, calming or brightening serums are applied according to your skin’s needs.
5. Protection: The session ends with sunscreen and products that support the skin barrier.

A session usually takes 30–90 minutes, depending on the method. After most treatments, you can go back to your day right away.

For a few days beforehand, pause home products containing retinol or acids and avoid waxing on the face. Tell your doctor about any medications and previous procedures.

Different care and peel methods are used depending on what your skin needs:

• Device-based skin care: Combines cleansing, exfoliation and serum infusion in one session. See HydraFacial skin care.
• Porcelain skin care: A multi-step protocol for dull skin with visible pores, aiming for a smoother, more even-looking complexion. See porcelain skin care.
• Chemical peel: Helps the skin renew in a controlled way for spots, acne marks and fine lines. See chemical peeling.
• Enzyme peel: An enzyme-based option that may be considered for sensitive skin or skin prone to spots. See enzyme treatment.

When the skin also needs hydration and quality support from within, care may be combined in the same plan with injectable treatments such as face mesotherapy or Aqua Shine. The choice depends on your skin type, the season and your expectations, and it is made at your consultation.

The skin’s renewal cycle takes about a month, so medical skin care is usually planned every 3–4 weeks. For peels aimed at a specific concern, such as spots or acne marks, the number of sessions and the interval between them are set by your doctor.

Your home routine matters for keeping up the results of in-clinic care. A basic routine usually looks like this:

• Cleanser: A gentle cleanser suited to your skin type, morning and evening.
• Serum: The active serum your doctor recommends, applied to clean skin.
• Moisturizer: Supports the skin barrier and is used for every skin type.
• Sunscreen: The last step of your morning routine, all year round.

Rather than layering many active ingredients at once, a simple routine that matches your in-clinic care is usually more helpful and helps prevent irritation. After 40, skin may become drier and thinner, so the focus shifts toward hydration and barrier support.