The holidays can be magical. Full of good friends, family and a much more intense social calendar, this is a time when you want to feel your best. One of the quickest ways to achieve this is by ramping up your glow, both inside and out. Try to stay hydrated by drinking a lot of water. This will also work to ameliorate the potentially increased alcohol and rich food consumption that tends to occur between Thanksgiving and the New Year.
Try to stick to as healthful a diet as possible between social engagements and to get as much sleep as you can. These will all help you to feel more energized and youthful. In terms of achieving an outer glow, you don’t want a treatment that is going to require downtime. So, here are the best procedures to get holiday ready fast.
Skin Care with SkinBetter Science® in Boston
A proper skin care routine is one of the best presents that you can give yourself to augment your glow. Choosing a moisturizer based on your skin’s unique needs is critical. While there are many good over-the-counter (OTC) products, medicalgrade skincare is a step above for a reason. I am always aware of budget so I will be honest with you about which products are worth the money.
Medical-grade skincare does cost more. However, it can deliver more bang for the buck. I am a huge fan of the entire SkinBetter Science® line as I have seen the positive improvement it can make in my patient’s skin quickly. Two of my favorites are:
- AlphaRet Overnight Cream
- Alto Advance Defense and Repair Serum
The first is an effective retinol that is gentle enough for those with sensitive skin, and the latter is full of peptides to improve your skin’s radiance.
Clear + Brilliant® and HydraFacial®
On the procedure front, these two are excellent for inducing that healthy, vibrant glow without any downtime:
The first is a laser procedure that addresses all of your skin tone and texture issues such as:
- Redness
- Hyperpigmentation
- Fine lines
- Dull appearance to the skin
- Crepey, uneven texture
However, it is extremely gentle. Your skin might be slightly red afterwards, but this typically resolves within a few hours. I liken it to the laser version of a facial. A HydraFacial® is actually a facial, but it uses a vacuum-like device to remove impurities and then infuse your skin with the super hydrating serum that is
appropriate for your skin’s needs.
Microneedling with the SkinPen®
Microneedling is a fantastic procedure for inducing your own body to produce more collagen and elastin. These are two of the fundamentals of youthful looking tissues. More collagen means a firmer, more lifted foundation while more elastin gives your skin the ability to stretch when you smile, for example, and then retract back into place. The downside of many microneedling procedures is that they require time for recovery. This is not the case with the SkinPen® which will give you a glow without sending you into hiding for more than 2-3 days.
Dermal Fillers and Botox®
Last, but certainly not least, is an injectables procedure. This may include a dermal filler, a neurotoxin such as Botox® or a combination of the two. Most of my Boston area patients do not have significant side effects other than a few red pinpricks after an injectable. However, if you’ve never had a dermal filler or
neurotoxin procedure, doing so right before the holidays may not be the right call.
If you have had this done in the past then we know how your body responds and can adjust the procedure accordingly depending on when you need to be holiday ready. My goal, always, is to help you look and feel like the very best version of yourself.
To find out more about skincare, Clear + Brilliant, dermal fillers, Botox®, HydraFacial®, SkinPen®, or any other surgical or non-surgical procedure with Dr. Sean Doherty at his Boston or Brookline office, contact us today or call (617) 450-0070 to schedule a consultation.