The holiday season is here! With the change in temperature, upcoming travel plans, lost sleep over finding that perfect gift, and increased consumption of sweet, sugary treats, it’s an ideal time to consider some of the most popular aesthetic treatments to keep your complexion looking bright, vibrant, and cheerful throughout the days ahead.

The Effects of Holiday Stress on Our Skin

Despite its many roles and the countless ways in which it keeps our bodies safe and healthy, the one thing our skin does not excel at is hiding stress. The holidays are a joyous time to be celebrated with loved ones, but they also provide many heightened stresses that are more prevalent now than during other times of the year.

Cold weather, sudden changes in diet and exercise routines, fluctuating moods, exposure to different climates and environmental stressors due to travel; all of these factors contribute greatly to the appearance and vitality of our skin. Thankfully, there are a few steps we can take to safeguard ourselves from these outward effects, including some popular and time-honored aesthetic treatments.

Tip #1: Renew Your Skin with a Chemical Peel

If you have been considering a skin rejuvenating chemical peel, the end of the year is the perfect time to try one out. Increased sun exposure and time spent outside during the summer can exasperate certain conditions and blemishes such as increased fine lines, wrinkles, and brown spots. Winter is also an ideal time for chemical peels, because we advise staying out of the sun following certain peels.

Chemical peels, like our Clara Renew Peel, work by offering deep exfoliation to brighten the complexion and reduce common signs of aging. The peel is supplemented by an at home treatment regimen to maximize and maintain results.

Tip #2: Combat Dull Skin with Dermaplaning

As our Aesthetic Manager, Lisa Boness puts it, “Dermaplaning is a great service to brighten the skin and is perfect for all those holiday pictures!”

Dermaplaning removes unwanted facial hair and is the ideal solution for ridding our complexion from dry, flaky skin caused by cold weather.

This treatment can be performed over the course of 30 minutes and goes a long way in not only making our skin more beautiful, but also improving the penetration of our favorite skincare products.

Tip #3: Increase Volume and Smooth Wrinkles with BOTOX® or fillers

Injectables such as BOTOX® and fillers are a wonderful option for making quick and long-lasting changes in our skin. They are performed quickly, they offer reliable results, and they help boost and highlight our best facial features. Mandy Brown, RN sums it up perfectly: “Dermal fillers are a minimal-downtime treatment that reduce volume loss and lift areas to help you feel your best while enjoying friends and family.”

When scheduling your BOTOX® appointment, please remember to allow 2-3 weeks prior to your big event because it takes some time for the full benefits to become visible.

Tip #4: Take Advantage of the Extra Time Off

One of the greatest advantages of the holidays is that many of us are afforded extra time off from our work, schooling, and otherwise busy schedules. This extra time allows patients to more comfortably navigate the effects of certain aesthetic treatments. Additionally, cosmetic surgery procedures become more popular around the end of the year for the same reason. As Dr. Jim Banich shares, “Blepharoplasty is a simple cosmetic surgery that can have dramatic results. Often, the surgery can be performed as an outpatient procedure in the office.”

Timed well, the benefits of focusing on treatments before and during the holiday season will carry well into the new year to keep you looking your best. For more information or to schedule your consultation, call (719) 355-1585 today.

Vanguard Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery provides both non-surgical and surgical cosmetic treatments in Colorado Springs. Our team of aesthetic RNs, plastic surgeons and dermatologists provide comprehensive suite of services to help you look and feel your best. Our aesthetic retail division, clara, donates all profits to support charities benefiting women and children here and around the world.