It might be chilly outside, but we’re only a few short months away from the return of summer. You know what that means: now is the perfect time to schedule skin, body, and injectable treatments you want completed before you say hello to the sunshine. It’s time to start your sunny weather prep!
But why now, you ask? Some laser treatments, like laser hair removal, require patients to avoid sun exposure during the recovery period—something that can be frustrating when everybody else is out there soaking up good weather. And other treatments, like microneedling, will need more than one treatment, with a required rest time in between (and additional time to see maximum results).
Read on to learn more about treatments you should book NOW so you are ready for summer, from head to toe.
5 Aesthetics Treatments to Get Before Summer Starts
#1: Laser Hair Removal
Laser hair removal is a popular aesthetic treatment during the winter and spring months because it ensures silky-smooth, hairless skin by summer. (Gone are the days of irritation caused by shaving and waxing!) The treatment involves the use of lasers to heat and destroy hair follicles without damaging the surrounding skin.
This treatment targets hair when it’s in the “active” phase (also known as the anagen phase) of the hair growth cycle. That’s because, when hair is in the “resting” phase, it can’t properly absorb light or generate enough heat to cause damage to the growth. But the long-term results of laser hair removal are worth it: most patients experience a 70% to 90% reduction in hair growth!
- Number of Treatments: 6-8 treatments
- Treatment Schedule: 4-6 weeks apart (no matter the area of the body)
- Treatment Areas: Underarms, bikini line, legs, face, back, chest, neck & arms
- Recommended treatment start: Now!
- Why you shouldn’t wait until summer: Not all hair is in the “active” phase at once, meaning multiple treatments are required to fully target and remove hair in an area.
#2 Broadband Light (BBL)
A BBL treatment is a safe, non-ablative way to target damaged cells through the use of intense, pulsed light wavelengths that gently heat both the upper and lower layers of skin. By doing this, new cell growth is stimulated, and damaged cells are removed and replaced.
BBL sessions are great for addressing a variety of skin concerns, including acne, age spots, sun damage, broken blood vessels, hyperpigmentation, redness, rosacea, and more. BBL is already considered to be the gold standard for Intense Pulsed Light treatments (made evident by the years of data to support its efficacy), and our BBL HERO laser is the most state-of-the-art laser in the market.
- Number of Treatments: Around 3 treatments
- Treatment Schedule: 4 weeks apart
- Treatment Areas: Typically face, neck, chest & hands (but all body areas can be treated)
- Recommended treatment start: Any fall or winter month before temps rise
- Why you shouldn’t wait until summer: You’ll need a few treatments to see results, and you should avoid prolonged sun exposure in between treatments (your skin will be more sensitive to UV radiation).
#3 Microneedling
Microneedling is a great way to address pesky skin concerns at a deeper level while simultaneously boosting your collagen production. It involves the use of “micro” needles that create tiny punctures in your skin. These tiny punctures cause the skin to react as though it were injured, resulting in the stimulation of collagen and elastin.
The newly formed collagen and elastin give your skin strength and firmness, while also helping to brighten skin tone, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, diminish scarring, and minimize the appearance of pores. You’ll be positively glowing, which means you can enjoy plenty of confident, makeup-free days this summer!
- Number of Treatments: Around 3 treatments
- Treatment Schedule: 4-6 weeks apart
- Treatment Areas: Face, neck, chest, & body
- Recommended treatment start: March or April
- Why you shouldn’t wait until summer: You’ll want to avoid sun exposure for at least two weeks after treatments, or else risk hyperpigmentation.
#4 Botox
While the extra sunshine is one of the best parts of summer, those harmful UV rays can wreak havoc on your skin, causing a loss of elasticity, volume, and wrinkles. Because of that, you may want to consider getting preventative Botox leading up to the summer months.
Botox is an injectable neurotoxin that blocks nerve receptors, relaxing the muscles that cause expression lines to form (while also enhancing your skin’s tone and texture). That means you’ll be able to squint in the sunshine without having to worry about pesky 11’s appearing.
- Number of Treatments: 1 treatment (with around 3 to 4 maintenance appointments a year)
- Treatment Schedule: 3-4 months between maintenance
- Treatment Areas: Forehead, between brows, & crow’s feet (other areas of concern can be treated off-label)
- Recommended treatment start: Any time!
- Why you shouldn’t wait until summer: Although the benefits of Botox can be enjoyed at any time of year, getting preventative Botox is a helpful way to stop wrinkles before they form over the summer months (think too much squinting in the sun!)
#5 VI Chemical Peel
If you’re looking to rejuvenate, refresh, and renew your skin in time for summer, then the VI Peel may be the perfect chemical peel for you! The VI Peel is a quick way to improve your skin’s appearance by removing superficial layers of skin and encouraging cell turnover to reveal a clearer, smoother-looking complexion.
It’s a painless, medium-depth peel that’s safe for all skin types and made from a unique blend of nourishing acids and vitamins. It can reduce hyperpigmentation, scarring, acne, and much more, leaving you as glowy as the sun you’ll be enjoying!
- Number of Treatments: 1 treatment (maintenance as needed)
- Treatment Schedule: From every 4-6 weeks to 3 months
- Treatment Areas: Face, neck, & chest, any body part
- Recommended treatment start: April or early May
- Why you shouldn’t wait until summer: After a VI peel, you should avoid sun exposure, sweating, and heat (especially once your skin starts peeling), making it better suited for the cooler months.
Ready to Begin Your Summer Countdown? Contact AESTHETICS 360°!
Not sure what skin and body treatments you need to schedule now in order to time your summer debut? Then contact us today to schedule a personalized consultation with one of our aesthetic nurse specialists. They’ll listen to your goals and concerns to figure out which treatments will get you real results. Experience the 360-degree difference!
