The holiday season has a way of filling your calendar fast. Between Thanksgiving gatherings, holiday parties, family photos, and New Year’s celebrations, there can be plenty of occasions when you want to feel confident in your skin.
If you’re considering an aesthetic treatment before the holidays, the best place to start is with your timeline. At DermaBare, we offer a range of aesthetic treatments, including Botox, dermal fillers, Morpheus8, CO2 laser treatments, laser hair reduction, and Evolve body contouring. Each treatment serves a different purpose, so planning ahead can help you choose an option that fits your goals and schedule.
When Should You Start Planning Your Holiday Treatments?
Your ideal treatment timeline depends on the treatment itself, your aesthetic goals, and the date of your event. Instead of trying to schedule everything at once, start by identifying what you’d like to address.
Are you thinking about facial lines or volume? Skin rejuvenation? Unwanted hair? Body contouring? Knowing your goal makes it easier to narrow down the treatments worth discussing.
Think About These Treatments Earlier
Morpheus8, CO2 laser, and Evolve body contouring are worth considering early in your holiday planning. They can be incorporated into a broader treatment plan, so giving yourself more time can make scheduling easier.
Botox, dermal fillers, and laser hair reduction can also be considered as part of your pre-holiday plans. Your provider can discuss the appropriate timing based on your individual treatment goals.
The important part is not following a one-size-fits-all schedule. Your treatment plan should be based on you.
Botox and Dermal Fillers for Your Holiday Look
When you’re preparing for holiday events, facial treatments can be an important part of your aesthetic plan. At DermaBare, we offer Botox and dermal fillers as part of our injectable treatment options.
Botox
Botox is an injectable treatment used to address the appearance of facial lines and wrinkles. If you’re considering Botox before an important event, we generally recommend scheduling treatment 4-6 weeks before your event date. While results can begin to appear within a few days, it can take up to 14 days for the full results to develop, and results typically last 3-4 months.
Our approach starts with your individual goals. We’ll look at the areas you’d like to address and discuss whether Botox is an appropriate option for you.
Dermal Fillers
Dermal fillers can be used to address facial volume and enhance the appearance of specific areas. Our injectable options include fillers such as Juvéderm and Restylane.
If you’re considering fillers before the holidays, we generally recommend scheduling treatment 4-6 weeks before your event date. Fillers take up to 14 days to fully heal and for the results to settle, making advance planning an important part of your treatment timeline.
Planning tip: If you have an important event coming up, mention the date during your consultation so your treatment plan can be considered alongside your schedule.
Start Your Skin Rejuvenation Plan With Morpheus8
If improving the overall appearance of your skin is part of your holiday goals, Morpheus8 may be worth discussing.
Morpheus8 uses microneedling RF and can be incorporated into a personalized skin rejuvenation plan. Sessions are generally spaced 4-6 weeks apart, and best results usually occur after 3 sessions. So starting early is important if you want to complete multiple sessions before a holiday or special events.
When Morpheus8 May Fit Your Plans
You may want to discuss Morpheus8 if your focus is on:
- Skin rejuvenation
- Overall skin appearance
- A personalized treatment plan
- Incorporating skin treatments into your broader aesthetic goals
Morpheus8 can involve up to a week of mild skin symptoms and downtime. Starting the conversation early allows us to understand what you’re looking for and determine whether Morpheus8 fits your needs.
CO2 Laser: Plan Around Your Skin Goals
For patients considering laser skin treatment, CO2 laser is another option to discuss as part of a pre-holiday plan.
CO2 laser treatments does involve downtime, with healing typically between 1 to 2 weeks depending on whether a lighter or deeper setting is used. So, planning ahead will allow your skin to heal properly.
Rather than choosing a treatment simply because an event is approaching, we can look at your skin concerns and discuss whether CO2 laser is appropriate for what you want to achieve.
Before Scheduling
Keep these details in mind:
- Your main skin concerns
- Your upcoming events
- Your preferred treatment timeline
- Other aesthetic treatments you may be considering
Sharing your holiday schedule during your consultation can help make sure your treatment plan takes your upcoming plans into account.
Laser Hair Reduction Before the Holiday Rush
Holiday travel and winter getaways can make unwanted hair a bigger consideration when you’re planning what to pack, wear, and schedule.
Laser hair reduction can be incorporated into your aesthetic routine if reducing unwanted hair is one of your goals. If you are planning to take a trip or attend a special event, we would suggest you schedule your last sessions 2-3 weeks beforehand. This allows for the treated skin to fully heal and for the treated hairs to shed.
Consider Your Holiday Calendar
Laser hair reduction may be worth discussing if you’re preparing for:
- Holiday travel
- Winter vacations
- Special events
- A busy end-of-year schedule
Planning ahead can make it easier to fit your treatment into an already busy season.
Evolve Body Contouring: Start Planning Early
If body contouring is on your holiday list, Evolve by InMode is a non-surgical body treatment that can be discussed as part of your aesthetic plan.
Evolve is associated with fat reduction, skin tightening, and muscle toning, giving patients an option to explore when they want to address specific body-contouring goals.
What Should You Consider?
Think about:
- The areas you want to target
- Your desired body-contouring goals
- Your holiday timeline
- Whether Evolve is appropriate for your needs
Because body contouring is a planned aesthetic treatment rather than a last-minute event preparation, bringing it up early can give you more time to discuss your options.
Why Choose DermaBare?
Investing in aesthetic care requires expertise you can trust. At DermaBare, our team combine advanced medical oversight with personalized attention to deliver exceptional results.
- Medical-Grade Safety: All treatments are performed by skilled registered nurses under the medical direction of Ramin Tayani, MD, ensuring a secure and structured approach to your care.
- Comprehensive Solutions: Access a full spectrum of services, from injectables and Morpheus8 to CO2 laser resurfacing, hair reduction, and Evolve body contouring, all within one practice.
- Customized Planning: We take the time to understand your unique expectations and schedule, guiding you toward informed, targeted choices for your aesthetic journey.
Ready to Start Planning?
Don’t wait until your holiday calendar is full. Contact us by dialing 949-545-6600 or you can book an appointment online to discuss your aesthetic goals and explore the treatments that may be right for you.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How far in advance should I plan aesthetic treatments before the holidays?
The ideal timing depends on the treatment and your individual goals, so it is best to discuss your event date when planning your treatment.
Can Botox and dermal fillers be part of the same holiday treatment plan?
Yes, both are available as injectable treatment options, with the appropriate choice depending on your aesthetic goals and the areas you want to address.
What is the difference between Morpheus8 and CO2 laser treatments?
Morpheus8 uses microneedling RF, while CO2 laser is a laser-based skin treatment, so the appropriate option depends on your specific skin goals.
Is Evolve suitable for someone looking for non-surgical body contouring?
Evolve by InMode is a non-surgical body contouring treatment associated with fat reduction, skin tightening, and muscle toning.
What treatments can I consider if I want to prepare for a holiday trip?
Options include injectables, skin treatments, laser hair reduction, and body contouring, depending on your individual aesthetic goals.