With the holidays breathing down our necks, we start to think more seriously about all those events just around the corner. At this point, we don’t have a lot of time for recovery and downtime, and we don’t want the skin to be swollen and sensitive during the holidays, either.
Luckily, there are some treatments out there that take a week or even less to recover from, with the results almost immediately visible. Whether you are looking for a beauty boost or want to enhance a previous glow-up treatment, this blog will feature a couple of useful treatments for you to try.
Why Are Maintenance Treatments Important?
Winter tends to be a relatively harsh time for the skin, even though the UV rays are lower. Your wrinkles may not necessarily get deeper (unless they’re dynamic), but acne breakouts are 11 percent more common. This happens because the cold season strips the skin of the natural moisture, triggering your body to compensate.
This, combined with the fact that winter cold slows down skin cell renewal, could result in more acne scars than usual, along with hyperpigmentation. Getting the proper treatment just before the holidays can help rejuvenate the skin, giving you that hydrating glow you’ve been looking for.
Still, make sure that you time these treatments effectively. You may still experience symptoms like redness or slight tenderness even with the short recovery procedures. Getting the procedure three to five days before the event gives you enough time for most of the symptoms to disappear, allowing you to tackle all those social events.
Top Treatments to Consider for Holiday Touch-Ups
Whether you want to reduce the signs of aging or improve your skin tone, plenty of treatments can help you get closer to your goals. Here are the most popular ones:
1. BOTOX® Cosmetic
BOTOX® Cosmetic remains one of the most popular non-surgical cosmetic procedures, and it’s understandable why. One injection can help reduce wrinkles and fine lines without adding any unwanted volume to your face.
Based on botulinum toxin type A, this injectable neuromodulator keeps the nervous signals from reaching your muscles. This stops the muscles from contracting unnecessarily, which is usually the cause of dynamic wrinkles. Most side effects go away within five days or so, and you should see significant improvement within a week.
2. JUVÉDERM®
When volume loss is your problem, JUVÉDERM® can easily come to the rescue. Made from hyaluronic acid, a substance that naturally occurs in the body, this gel-like injectable plumps and smooths the skin, filling the hollows.
You can use it to correct under-eye tear troughs, wrinkles, and fine lines along with volume loss to your cheeks and jawline. JUVÉDERM® can also be used to add volume and definition to your lips if they are naturally very thin.
3. DiamondGlow™
Exfoliation can help remove the affected tissue when you have dried skin, acne, pigmentation, or other similar imperfections. However, your usual home exfoliation treatment may not be enough to have a dramatic effect, so you might want to consider DiamondGlow™.
This procedure exfoliates the skin, extracts the impurities, and then infuses the skin with medical-grade serums. This helps nourish the skin, giving you a wonderful glow while reducing imperfections.
4. Microdermabrasion
Those dealing with hyperpigmentation, acne scars, and rough skin texture can benefit from the microdermabrasion treatment. This procedure uses a special device to exfoliate the skin, suctioning out the damaged cells. After the vacuum gently removes the outer layer of debris, the healthy cells underneath will come to the surface, giving you a smoother skin texture.
Get Your Holiday Glow Today!
The holidays are nearly here, and it’s time to put your glow up! By getting the proper treatment just before the holidays, you can gain more confidence that you’ll look glorious at those gatherings. Schedule an appointment today with Dr. Travis Shaw for a holiday touch-up!
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For more information about the best treatments to put on your holiday checklist, contact Dr. Travis Shaw at 804-775-4559. We can offer the guidance you need so that you only get the desired results. We invite you to fill out our online contact form as well, and we will get in touch with you soon.
