Holiday-Ready Skin

Holiday-Ready Skin

The best treatments to prep for your events and exactly when to get them

Glowing skin doesn’t happen by accident. Especially during the festive season, when stress, travel, and chilly weather can disrupt your glow, timing your skincare treatments becomes just as important as selecting the right ones. At Aegis MD in St. Catharines, we’re here to help you prep smart and shine bright.

If you’ve got a holiday calendar full of events, keep reading. Here’s when to schedule your injectables, laser treatments, and facials so your skin looks polished and party-ready.

Injectables

Botox or Dysport

For a smooth forehead, lifted brows, and softened crow’s feet, neuromodulators like Botox need about 5 to 14 days to take full effect. For best results, book your appointment at least 2 to 3 weeks before any big event. This allows the product time to settle and enables any necessary fine-tuning.

Dermal Fillers

Whether it’s a subtle cheek refresh or lip hydration, fillers deliver instant volume but may come with temporary swelling or bruising. We recommend booking these at least 3 to 4 weeks in advance, especially if it’s your first time. This window lets everything settle beautifully without a trace of downtime.

Laser Treatments

BBL (Broadband Light)

To tackle redness, pigmentation, or dullness, BBL laser is a go-to but give yourself some buffer. Schedule your session at least four weeks in advance of your holiday gatherings. Your skin needs time to flake, heal, and reveal that post-laser luminosity.

Clear + Brilliant or Light Laser Refreshers

If you’re opting for a lighter laser treatment, 10 to 14 days may be enough, depending on your skin’s response. You’ll still want a cushion to allow any redness or dryness to subside fully.

Laser Treatments

Glow-Up Facials or HydraFacial

For that glass-skin finish, book a professional facial 2 to 5 days before your event. These treatments deeply cleanse, exfoliate, and hydrate without the risk of redness or flaking. Perfect for a last-minute skin boost.

Put It All Together

Here’s a cheat sheet:
  • 4 weeks out: Laser BBL
  • 3 weeks out: Fillers
  • 2 weeks out: Botox
  • 1 week out: Lighter lasers
  • 2 to 3 days out: Facials
Planning ahead lets you enjoy every holiday party, dinner, or photo op with fresh, radiant confidence.

Your Holiday Glow Starts Here

Whether it’s smoothing lines, brightening your complexion, or simply feeling refreshed, our team at Aegis MD medical aesthetics clinic in Niagara is here to help you achieve a photo-ready look without the stress.

Visit us at Aegis MD, a medical aesthetics clinic and proud partner of Dermapure St. Catharines, for a personalized consultation on facial fillers, wrinkle relaxers, laser hair removal, skin care, varicose vein treatments, and any other anti-aging concerns. We serve patients from Niagara, Hamilton, Oakville, and St. Catharines!