The holidays have a way of sneaking up on us. One minute it’s November, and the next you’re getting ready for your first party of the season, wishing you’d planned ahead.
The good news is that there’s still time. The key is knowing which treatments need a few weeks to work, and which ones you can save for the week of. Here’s how we help our patients plan backward from their first holiday event.
Start With a Plan
The best holiday results come from treating the right concern with the right tool. That’s why we start with a consultation, and often with an Aura 3D skin analysis. It shows us what’s happening beneath the surface, like sun damage, texture and volume loss, so the plan we build is based on what we see your skin needs, not what we think it might.
From there, it comes down to timing.
✦ Five to Six Weeks or More: Resurfacing and Collagen
Treatments that renew the skin or build collagen need the most lead time. Your skin needs a chance to heal, and results continue to improve for weeks afterward. If your first event is in mid to late December, now is the time to book these.
- Laser resurfacing: treatments like Halo and the Ultra laser smooth texture, soften fine lines and brighten tone. Plan for several days to about a week of redness and flaking, depending on the treatment.
- Pigment and sun damage: BBL and PicoSure Pro target brown spots and uneven tone. Spots often darken and flake off over the following week, and some concerns need more than one session.
- Skin tightening: radiofrequency treatments like Morpheus8 and XERF stimulate new collagen, which builds gradually over the weeks that follow.
Not sure which laser fits your concern? Our laser comparison guide matches each device to what it treats best.
✦ Two to Four Weeks Out: Injectables
Neurotoxins like Botox, Dysport and Daxxify take about two weeks to reach their full effect, so booking at least two weeks ahead means you’ll see your final result before the party.
The same goes for filler. Most patients look great right away, but giving yourself at least two weeks allows any swelling or bruising to settle completely.
✦ The Week Of: Facials for Instant Radiance
Some treatments are made for the final stretch. Glo2Facial, DiamondGlow and a dermaplane facial with a glycolic peel leave skin smooth, hydrated and glowing, with little to no downtime. Schedule one a few days before your event so your skin looks its best when it counts.
✦ Every Day: Your At-Home Routine
In-office treatments work best when your daily routine supports them. Three products do most of the work:
- A retinoid at night to speed cell turnover and support collagen. If you’re not sure whether you need retinol or a prescription, our retinoid guide explains the difference.
- Vitamin C in the morning to brighten and protect against environmental damage.
- Sunscreen every day, even in winter. UV exposure doesn’t take the holidays off, and it can undo the results you’ve worked for.
If you’re scheduling a laser or peel, ask us when to pause your retinoid beforehand. It’s a small step that makes a big difference in how your skin heals.
Plan Your Glow at The Glow Theory Open House
If you’ve been thinking about holiday treatments, our 5-year anniversary Open House on Thursday, November 12, is the perfect time to plan them. Meet the product and treatment experts behind the treatments above, ask questions, and lock in event-only pricing:
- 20% off all products and single treatments
- 15% off all treatment packages
- The Glow Reserve: bank $500 or more at the event and use it on future treatments at event pricing
Shopping for someone else? All gift cards are 20% off with code GLOW through Monday, November 16. Gift cards may be used toward full-price products and treatments only, not packages.
Whether your first holiday event is three weeks away or six, we’re happy to help you build a plan that fits your calendar and your skin. Book a consultation, or come see us on November 12.
