Your wedding day photos will last a lifetime—so it’s no surprise you want your skin to look its healthiest, smoothest, and most radiant. The key to achieving that glow isn’t a last-minute facial, but a carefully timed plan that gives your skin time to renew, your results time to settle, and your confidence time to build.
Here’s a complete pre-wedding treatment timeline from the team at Synergy Face + Body, designed to help you choose the right med spa treatments before your wedding and know exactly when to schedule them.
Who This Guide Is For
Whether you’re the bride, groom, or a member of the wedding party, this plan helps you:
- Address fine lines, acne scars, and uneven tone.
- Smooth and firm the skin for better makeup application.
- Plan injectables and lasers safely around your wedding date.
If you’re unsure where to start, our providers can create a custom bridal skin plan during a consultation—tailored to your timeline, skin type, and comfort level.
Pre-Wedding Skin Treatment Timeline
Below is a month-by-month look at when to start each treatment so your skin has time to recover, renew, and glow.
| When | Treatments | Why It Helps in Photos |
|---|---|---|
| 6–9 months out | Laser Hair Removal Sculptra® Kybella® MOXI™ Skin Rejuvenation | Allows time for multi-session treatments and collagen to rebuild naturally. |
| 3–6 months out | Botox®, Dysport®, or Letybo® Juvéderm® or Restylane® Fillers RF Microneedling Sofwave™ Skin Tightening Sciton BBL® Photofacial | Refines texture and lines, evens tone, and shapes facial features naturally. |
| 8–12 weeks out | PDO Thread Lift Corrective Peel Final RF Microneedling or MOXI session | Gives skin time to calm and collagen to firm up before makeup trials. |
| 2–4 weeks out | Clinical Skin Treatments or Tone + Glo Light Peel (no heavy flaking) Optional Botox touch-up | Perfects texture and hydration without downtime risk. |
| 5–10 days out | DiamondGlow™ Facial Dermaplaning | Creates smooth, hydrated, makeup-ready skin for your big day. |
Injectables for a Polished, Photo-Ready Look
Wrinkle Relaxers (3–4 Months Before)
Botox®, Dysport®, or Letybo® help soften dynamic lines around the eyes and forehead. Schedule your first session about three months before the wedding, with a touch-up four to six weeks out if needed.
Fillers for Shape and Volume (3–6 Months Before)
Juvéderm® or Restylane® fillers enhance lips, cheeks, and under-eyes. Results appear immediately but need time to settle—plan treatments at least three months out to ensure perfect symmetry before photos.
Sculptra® for Gradual Lift (6+ Months Before)
For subtle improvement in firmness and texture, Sculptra® stimulates your body’s own collagen over several months. Starting early ensures results develop naturally.
Kybella® Fat Reduction (4–6 Months Before)
If a defined jawline is your goal, Kybella® can reduce under-chin fullness. Each session is spaced about a month apart, so start early to finish treatments at least two months before the big day.
PDO Thread Lift (8–12 Weeks Before)
For lifting and definition without surgery, PDO threads tighten mild laxity around the jawline or cheeks. Most brides schedule threads two to three months out for full healing and lift.
Laser & Energy Treatments for Tone and Texture
Sciton BBL® Photofacial (1–2 Months Before)
BBL targets redness, broken capillaries, and sun spots for a more even tone. It’s safe to book your final session about a month before the wedding.
MOXI™ Skin Rejuvenation (3–6 Months Before)
A gentle laser for texture, early sun damage, or dullness. A series of three sessions, spaced four weeks apart, can create long-lasting radiance.
RF Microneedling (8–12 Weeks Before)
Microneedling with radiofrequency boosts collagen, minimizes pores, and smooths acne scars with minimal downtime. Finish your last session four weeks before the wedding.
Sofwave™ Skin Tightening (3+ Months Before)
This ultrasound-based treatment firms skin over several months by stimulating deep collagen remodeling. Results continue to improve up to the wedding day.
Laser Hair Removal (Start 6+ Months Before)
For smooth skin on arms, underarms, or legs, start your laser hair removal series early to complete multiple sessions before your wedding and honeymoon.
Facials, Peels, and Skin Prep Treatments
DiamondGlow™ (HydraFacial-Style Treatment)
If you’ve wondered “When should I get a HydraFacial before my wedding?”—our DiamondGlow™ treatment is the equivalent. Schedule one 5–10 days before your wedding for hydrated, camera-ready skin. Try your first session a month earlier to test your skin’s response.
Dermaplaning Before the Wedding
Dermaplaning removes peach fuzz and surface buildup, leaving skin silky-smooth for makeup.
- First-timers: 7–10 days before
- Regulars: 3–5 days before
Corrective Peels (2–12 Weeks Out)
Light, no-downtime peels can brighten the skin about two weeks before your wedding. Stronger corrective peels should be completed two to three months out.
Microneedling & REJURAN® Glass Skin
Microneedling creates micro-channels that improve texture, firmness, and glow. Add REJURAN®, a polynucleotide-based skin booster, for extra luminosity. Complete your final session 4–6 weeks before your wedding.
Clinical Skin Treatments / Tone + Glo (2–4 Weeks Before)
These customized, gentle treatments boost hydration and refine skin tone without irritation—ideal for the final weeks before photos and events.
Week-of Wedding: Keep It Calm
In the final days leading up to your wedding, avoid new products or invasive treatments.
Stick to:
- Gentle cleanser, moisturizer, and broad-spectrum SPF.
- Hydrating sheet mask or LED therapy (as recommended).
- Lots of water and sleep.
Avoid exfoliating acids, heat-based workouts, tanning, or anything that could cause redness.
Simple Pre-Wedding Skin Care Routine
Morning:
Cleanser → Vitamin C serum → Lightweight moisturizer → SPF 30–50
Evening:
Gentle cleanser → Niacinamide or azelaic acid (if tolerated) → Moisturizer
Pause windows:
Stop retinoids and exfoliating acids five to seven days before any facial or peel.
Skip self-tanner the week of your wedding if you’re doing a DiamondGlow or peel treatment.
Special Considerations
- Acne-prone skin: RF microneedling and light chemical peels work well to smooth texture.
- Melasma or hyperpigmentation: Use MOXI or gentle peels under professional supervision; daily SPF is essential.
- Rosacea or sensitive skin: Stick to barrier-supporting treatments and avoid strong exfoliants.
- Darker skin tones: Choose collagen-based options like RF microneedling or Sofwave to minimize pigment risks.
FAQs
What beauty treatments should I do before my wedding?
A combination of injectables, lasers or microneedling, and a DiamondGlow facial timed strategically will give you smooth, bright, and hydrated skin.
What’s the best facial before a wedding?
DiamondGlow—our HydraFacial-style treatment—is ideal for gentle exfoliation and deep hydration about a week before your wedding.
Is HydraFacial or microneedling better before a wedding?
DiamondGlow (HydraFacial-style) gives an instant glow, while microneedling refines skin gradually. Many brides do microneedling early, then finish with a DiamondGlow.
When should I dermaplane before my wedding?
Schedule dermaplaning about 7–10 days before if it’s your first time, or 3–5 days before if you do it regularly.
When should I get Botox before my wedding?
Your first appointment should be three to four months before, with an optional touch-up a month out.
Book Your Bridal Skin Plan
Wedding photos capture a once-in-a-lifetime moment. Our providers can help you feel confident from every angle with a custom bridal treatment timeline—covering injectables, facials, and everything in between.
Ready to plan your wedding-day glow?
Book your consultation today to start your personalized pre-wedding skincare plan.
