The holidays are full of parties, family dinners, and pictures, so it is one of the most popular times of year to get aesthetic treatments. The key is timing. Some treatments show results within days, while others need weeks or months to reach their full effect. Booking ahead means your results are at their best for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's.
Botox and Dysport: 3 to 4 weeks before
Botox and Dysport start working within a few days, but the full effect takes longer. In one Dysport trial, half of the patients said they first noticed a difference within 2 days, and in the trials behind Botox Cosmetic's approval, results were strongest at the 30-day check. Touch-ups are done at least 14 days after your appointment, once the full effect has had time to show. Booking 3 to 4 weeks before your event gives your results time to set in and still leaves room for a touch-up if you need one.
Filler: at least 2 weeks before
Filler adds volume right away, but there can be some swelling or bruising at first. In a clinical trial of under-eye filler, most tenderness, bruising, and swelling went away within a week. Booking at least 2 weeks ahead gives any swelling time to go down and lets the filler settle.
Sculptra: start now
Sculptra works by helping your skin build its own collagen, so results come in gradually over a few months. It is usually done in a short series of sessions spaced several weeks apart. Starting now gives you a head start for the holidays, and your results will keep building into the new year.
Morpheus8: 4 to 6 weeks before
Morpheus8 usually has 2 to 5 days of redness and swelling, and the collagen it stimulates keeps building for at least six months. For the holidays, it is best to book by early to mid-November so the downtime is behind you and your skin has time to start tightening.
Microneedling: 2 to 4 weeks before
After SkinPen microneedling, most people have redness for a day or two, and the skin's protective barrier recovers within two to three days. Results build over the following weeks as new collagen forms, so a session 2 to 4 weeks before your event works well. If you are planning a series, the earlier you start, the better.
Chemical peels: 1 to 2 weeks before
Light peels can cause some flaking for a few days afterward, while deeper peels take longer to recover from. For a light peel, 1 to 2 weeks before your event is a good rule of thumb. Your provider can let you know the right timing for the peel you are getting.
A sample holiday timeline
If you have a party or event in mid-December, here is one way to plan it out:
Late October to early November: Sculptra and Morpheus8
Mid-November: SkinPen microneedling and Botox or Dysport
Late November to early December: filler and light chemical peels
It is also a good idea to avoid trying a brand new treatment the week of a big event, just in case of any swelling or redness.
Early access to Black Friday pricing for members
This year we are doing something different. Our members get early access to our Black Friday pricing on holiday bundles, starting November 1. Members can lock in their bundle pricing from November 1 through November 26, before the sale opens to everyone on Black Friday, November 27. The public sale runs through December 5, and members get lower pricing on every bundle.
Our holiday bundles are:
Glow: 40 units of tox and a Custom Facial
Lips: 40 units of tox, 1 Restylane Kysse, and a Custom Facial
Cheeks: 40 units of tox, 2 fillers, and a Custom Facial
Full Facial Balancing: 40 units of tox, 3 fillers, and a Custom Facial
The early access window also lines up well with the timing above. Since filler is best done at least 2 weeks before an event, getting your bundle in November gives your results plenty of time to settle before holiday parties.
If you are not a member yet, now is the perfect time to join. Anyone who signs up for a VIP Membership before December 31 can choose a free gift for their next appointment, either one area of tox or a Custom Facial. Joining before November 26 also gets you early access to the bundle pricing.
We are also running a few other specials this season:
Microneedling: buy a series of 3 SkinPen treatments and get a 4th free
Filler for members: buy 3 fillers and get 1 area of tox free, through December 31
Holiday treatments in Kingwood, TX
At 4Ever Young Kingwood, we offer Botox, Dysport, Juvederm, Restylane, Sculptra, SkinPen microneedling, Morpheus8, and chemical peels. At your consultation, we can build a plan around your event dates and help you pick the holiday bundle that fits your goals. Consultations are always free, with no pressure to book anything.
We see patients from Kingwood, Humble, Atascocita, Porter, and the greater Houston area. Call (281) 242-1724 to schedule your free consultation, or visit us at 30130 Rock Creek Dr., Suite 300, Kingwood, TX 77339.
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