Your Holiday Skin Prep Guide: Treatments & Timelines for a Flawless Glow in St. Pete

Believe it or not, it’s time to start planning for the holidays which are full of festive parties, family gatherings, and as always, lots of photos! Now is the time to start planning for that perfect holiday glow, and timing matters. From facials to Botox® and filler treatments, I’ve created a simple guide to prepping for the season and how each treatment can help give you that holiday glow.

Facials for Instant Glow

The DriftGlow Facial is a holiday must-have! Deep cleansing, exfoliation, and hydration gives you a smooth, radiant complexion perfect for events.

Best Time: Within 3-5 days of your holiday event.

The Spindrift Go & Glow Facial is the perfect pick me up when your schedule is packed. This gentle, yet effective facial is a great way to cleanse and buff away dull, dry skin. In less than 45 minutes you’ll have a powerhouse of layered treatments applied to help you get glowing and get back to tackling your holiday to-do list.

Best Time: Up to 24 hours before.

The Spindrift Signature Facial combines indulgent treatments with relaxation plus benefits of targeted treatments for your concerns. This facial is a multimodal approach to getting your skin holiday red carpet ready.

Best Time: 3-7 days before your event.

Chemical Peels: When to Go Deeper and When to Stay Light

A light chemical peel can be added to almost any treatment to help deliver gentle exfoliation, brighten the skin, and improve overall tone and texture without the visible peeling or downtime of a deeper peel.

Best Time: Day of event or within 24 hours of an event

Medium depth peels help target pigmentation, fine lines, and deeper texture concerns. You can expect peeling for up to 5-7 days after this peel. Depending on your concerns, you may need more than one treatment for optimal results.

Deep chemical peels target advanced skin concerns such as acne scars, extensive sun damage and deeper lines and wrinkles. Depending on your concerns, you may need more than one treatment for optimal results.

Best Time: For a single treatment, plan 4-6 weeks before the holidays to allow healing and reveal results in time for big events. If you’re planning to complete a series of treatments, start planning 12-24 weeks from any major events in order to complete your treatments.

Botox®, Jeuveau®, Dysport® & Fillers

For any “toxin” treatment or filler injection, plan to have your treatment 4-6 weeks before any major event. This allows time for us to plan your treatment accordingly and adjust dosing or fine tune any treatment before your event. This also allows time for bruising and swelling to subside before your event.

Collagen Boosters—Sculptra® & Radiesse®

My holy grails of injectables—products that help you stimulate collagen over time. Sculptra Aesthetic® can help stimulate collagen and elastin in the skin—but this requires time and patience. I recommend treatments every 4-6 weeks and at least 2 vials per treatment—the amount of treatments you will need depends on how much volume needs replaced. A good rule of thumb is ONE VIAL of Sculptra® per decade of life. (To make math easy—I would recommend a 40 year old have FOUR VIALS in TWO divided treatments.). Overall? This isn’t a quick fix before the holidays. But with proper planning—you can have that Sculptra® glow just in time for the holidays and before the New Year.

Best Time: ~12 weeks before any major event

Radiesse® allows for instant filler results with the enhanced capability of providing collagen and elastin stimulation in the skin. The good news? You can get that instant filler fix while supporting your skin’s collagen production.

Best Time: 4-6 weeks before any major event

Don’t Forget Skincare!

I cannot tell you how many patients forget that a good skincare routine is the foundation to a healthy, glowing complexion—not just fillers and tox! A good skincare routine doesn’t need 15+ steps. A good facewash, toner, hydrator, retinol and SPF are the foundations to glowing skin. Don’t wait to start your routine until the day of the party! It takes 3-4 months to develop a good routine, and for your skin to show signs of improvement. Good skin hydration, improving skin cell turnover, healing acne, and pigment correction don’t happen overnight. If you’re not sure where to begin—book a facial and let’s talk!

Book Your Holiday Glow Up in St. Pete

Whether you need a quick facial or a full treatment plan, Spindrift Aesthetics in St. Petersburg will create a custom holiday prep schedule just for you. From Botox® to fillers to facials and peels, we’ll make sure you look radiant and photo-ready!

Book Your Consultation Today and get glowing for the season!

Disclaimer

The information provided in this blog post is for general information purposes only and should not be considered medical advice.  While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, it is important to consult with a qualified healthcare professional before making any decisions regarding your health, treatments, or medical conditions.  The content of this post is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any medical condition or concern.  Individual results may vary, and all medical treatments should be discussed with your physician or specialist to determine what is best for your unique situation.