How Long Before My Event Should I Get My Cosmetic Treatments?
When you find out you have a special event coming up (like a wedding, graduation, quinceañera, or award ceremony), as soon as the initial excitement fades, your next thought is probably, “How can I look my best?” You’ve come to the right place, because at Laser Lights Cosmetic Laser Center, refining your look is our specialty. But when you have a specific camera-ready deadline, timing your treatments is key, so we’ve put together a quick timeline of when you should get started for many of our most popular procedures.
Silk® Microdermabrasion – 1 week before for 1 treatment, or 9 weeks before for a series of 5 treatments
Chemical Peels – Depending on your specific peel, anywhere from 1 week before to 1 month before for one treatment
Botox® or Dysport® Injections – 2 weeks before
Facial Filler Injections – 2 weeks before for wrinkles, or 3 weeks before for lips
Micro Laser Peel – 3 weeks before for one treatment
Rosacea/Facial Redness Treatment – 3 weeks before for one treatment
Erbium Laser Skin Resurfacing – 3 weeks before for one spot treatment
Fractionated CO2 Laser Skin Resurfacing – 6 weeks before for one treatment
Réjuvapen® Microneedling – 3 months before for three treatments
Laser Spider Vein Treatments – 3 months for three treatments
SculpSure™ Non-Invasive Fat Reduction – 4 months before for one treatment
Laser Hair Removal – 6 months before for six treatments
Photo Rejuvenation – 6 months before for six treatments
Kybella™ Fat Reduction for Under the Chin – 7 months before for four treatments
Viora® Reaction™ Skin Tightening and Cellulite Reduction – 8 months before for six treatments
Laser Tattoo Removal – As early as possible because various factors can affect the number of treatments you’ll need, from tattoo color to size, location, and more
While this timeline can be helpful, it’s crucial to keep in mind that all of these time frames are purely general estimates, and will vary from one patient to the next, so here’s rule #1: visit us for a consultation as early as possible. Our experienced and licensed aestheticians can examine your skin, discuss your cosmetic goals, and help you put together a comprehensive and strategically-timed game plan to help you look your best for the big day. For more helpful skincare tips (as well as great monthly specials to help you stretch a buck), follow Laser Lights on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.