The holidays can be sneaky. Some years, it feels like one minute, I am enjoying a Labor Day picnic, and then boom, it’s Thanksgiving/Christmas/New Year’s Eve. It can leave you feeling constantly behind the eight ball. If you fall into this camp, reading most blogs about how to get “Holiday Ready” may be moot. While there are quite a few effective non-surgical options for turning-back-the-clock without significant downtime, many of them do still require lead time. Even an injectable like Botox® or dermal fillers must be scheduled 2 weeks before an event as it will take that long for your results to manifest. That’s great if you’ve managed to plan ahead. But what if the office Christmas party is on Saturday, and you find yourself not loving your reflection in the mirror on Wednesday? What then? Don’t panic. Here are a few procedures that can get you holiday ready fast.
Glo2Facial Treatment in Boston
Glo2Facial is an award winning, innovative treatment that can have you party ready in a matter of hours. Extremely popular with my Boston area patients, this 3- in-1 multi-step process includes:
- Oxfoliation™
- LUX (Lite Ultrasound Xperience)
- Detox
In step one, patented technology utilizes oxygen to gently exfoliate your skin. This not only prepares the dermis for step two, but it also helps to oxygenate your skin from within which promotes collagen production. And as you probably already know, collagen is the scaffolding that helps to keep your skin looking more lifted and vibrant. More of it is exactly what you want before sharing a cocktail with your colleagues. Step two involves RF Pro technology. This is a combination of radiofrequency and a light ultrasound infusion. The handpiece uses micro vibrations to smooth out your skin’s appearance while allowing for the infusion of nutrients and active ingredients to penetrate the deeper layers of your dermis. And step three is a lymphatic massage to reduce puffiness and inflammation while also promoting better circulation. The result will have you looking as if you spent the whole day at a spa, not just an hour.
Hydrafacial®
A Hydrafacial® is not your average facial. Resembling a large, sonic toothbrush head, this treatment uses a patented Vortex-Fusion system to combine all the pros of a chemical peel but with enough intense hydration to combat the cons. It’s really like 4 treatments in one:
- Deep clean & exfoliate
- All skin type friendly gentle chemical peel
- Extraction of dirt & debris with vacuum suction
- Intense hydration with unique serum appropriate for your skin’s needs
The procedure is fast, only taking about 30 minutes, requires no downtime and you’ll notice the results immediately. These may include a decrease in the appearance of:
- Sunspots
- Hyperpigmentation
- Fine lines & wrinkles
- “Crepey”, uneven texture
- Large pores
Like the Go2Facial, it’s a quick, effective way to look and feel more radiant.
Other Fast Procedures to Achieve that Holiday Glow
Two other procedures that can be great options for getting party ready fast are:
- Clear + Brilliant®
- SkinPen®
The first is what I like to call the facial equivalent of laser skin resurfacing. Like all lasers, Clear + Brilliant® uses heat to “damage” the surface of the skin thus promoting the body’s natural healing response which is to produce more collagen. However, this treatment is mild enough to deliver rejuvenation without downtime. Having said that, I would suggest giving yourself at least 24 hours between the treatment and your event as you may have some residual redness. The same goes for the SkinPen® which is a mild micro-needling treatment. Again, nice payoff with no downtime, but I do think it’s smart to err on the side of caution and give your skin a day or two to calm down if needed.
To find out more about Go2Facial™, Hydrafacial®, Clear + Brilliant®, SkinPen®, or any other surgical or non-surgical procedure with Dr. Sean Doherty at his Boston or Chestnut Hill office, contact us today or call (617) 450-0070 to schedule a consultation.