Wouldn’t it be nice if you didn’t need to rely on heavy makeup or perfect lighting to look your best? With a little planning and the right medspa treatments, our medical spa team can help you achieve a natural, lit-from-within glow that helps you to walk into holiday reunions, gatherings, photo ops, and parties feeling confident in your skin.
Your Holiday Prep Timeline
- 3-4 weeks before events: Schedule Botox, Daxxify, or filler touch-ups
- 2-3 weeks before events: Book microneedling with Ariessence
- 1-2 weeks before events: Schedule a DiamondGlow facial
- 3-5 days before events: Book your classic or anti-aging facial
- Daily: Maintain results with a professional skincare routine
1. DiamondGlow Facials: For Instant Radiance
If you’re searching for that immediate “wow” factor before a holiday event, a DiamondGlow facial is one of the most reliable options available. This isn’t your standard facial—it’s a three-in-one treatment that exfoliates, extracts, and infuses your skin with customized serums, all in about 30 minutes.
While traditional facials rely on manual exfoliation or topical products alone, DiamondGlow uses a diamond-tipped wand to gently remove the top layer of dead skin cells. As it exfoliates, a vacuum-assisted system extracts impurities from your pores, and condition-specific SkinMedica Pro-Infusion Serums are delivered deep into your skin while pores are open and most receptive.
Why it’s perfect for holiday prep:
- Visibly brighter, smoother skin immediately after treatment
- Results last several weeks with proper skincare
- Essentially no downtime—apply makeup and resume activities the same day
Timing: Schedule one to two weeks before your event for optimal results.
2. Touch-Up Botox and Filler Treatments: For Effortless Confidence
For many of our patients in the Charleston area, maintaining their injectable treatments before the holidays is as routine as scheduling a hair appointment. If you’re already a fan of Botox or Daxxify, a touch-up appointment a few weeks before your first big event can help you look naturally refreshed in photos.
Neurotoxins work by temporarily relaxing muscles that create dynamic wrinkles—the expression lines that form when you smile, squint, or furrow your brow. Dermal fillers restore volume and enhance facial contours. At True Beauty Aesthetics, Malissa and Rebecca take a full-face balancing approach that creates harmony rather than an “overfilled” look.
Why it’s perfect for holiday prep:
- Neurotoxin results appear within 5–7 days, with full effects at two weeks
- Fillers offer more immediate results (some initial swelling is normal)
- Both provide subtle improvements that photograph beautifully
Timing tip: Schedule Botox or Daxxify appointments two to four weeks before holiday events to allow the treatment to take full effect and any minor bruising or swelling to subside. For fillers, three to four weeks in advance is ideal.
If you’ve never had injectables before, it’s an especially good idea to have a consultation well in advance—Malissa and Rebecca believe in taking time to understand your goals and create a personalized, often gradual, treatment plan.
3. Microneedling with Ariessence: Your Best Skin Ever
If you’re thinking beyond a single event and want skin that continues improving through the new year, SkinPen microneedling paired with Ariessence offers remarkable benefits. This FDA-cleared treatment creates controlled micro-channels in your skin, triggering your body’s natural wound-healing response and stimulating collagen and elastin production.
Research demonstrates that microneedling can enhance collagen deposition and reorganization, improving skin texture and elasticity over time. Studies have shown significant increases in collagen density following a series of treatments, with results continuing to improve for months afterward.
At True Beauty Aesthetics, we enhance microneedling with Ariessence—a cocktail of growth factors and nourishing ingredients that’s applied during treatment when your skin is most receptive. This combination supports the regenerative process and helps maximize your results.
Why it’s perfect for holiday prep:
- Some immediate improvement in tone and texture
- Continued collagen building over weeks and months
- An investment in your skin’s future—look great now, even better by spring
Timing tip: Plan your microneedling session at least two to three weeks before any major event. You can expect some redness and mild sensitivity for one to three days following treatment, similar to a mild sunburn. For best results, most patients benefit from a series of treatments spaced about four weeks apart.
4. Facials: Day-of Event Glow-Up
Sometimes you want something gentle yet effective right before an event—a treatment that leaves you feeling pampered and looking polished without any risk of irritation. Our classic and anti-aging facials are designed exactly for this purpose.
A professional facial cleanses, exfoliates, and hydrates your skin while addressing your specific concerns, whether that’s dryness from cold weather, congestion, or dullness. Our licensed aestheticians—Amy, Alana, and Michelle—customize each facial based on your skin type and goals, selecting products and techniques that deliver results without causing sensitivity.
For special occasions, an anti-aging facial incorporating medical-grade ingredients can provide noticeable improvement in skin texture and luminosity. Chemical peels using SkinMedica products offer deeper exfoliation for those who want more dramatic results, though these require slightly more advance planning.
Why it’s perfect for holiday prep:
- Creates a clean canvas for makeup application
- Instant hydration and glow
- No downtime with most types of facials
- The relaxation benefits are a bonus during a hectic season
Timing tip: Schedule a classic facial three to five days before your event. For chemical peels or more intensive treatments, book one to two weeks in advance.
5. Medical-Grade Skincare: Self-Care Routine to Maintain Results
Professional treatments deliver beautiful results, but what you do at home matters just as much—especially during winter months when cold air and indoor heating can leave skin dehydrated. Medical-grade skincare products contain higher concentrations of active ingredients than over-the-counter options, and they’re formulated to penetrate effectively and deliver measurable results.
At True Beauty Aesthetics, Alana has hand-selected a curated collection of professional skincare products that complement our in-office treatments. Key ingredients to look for include:
- Hyaluronic acid holds up to 1,000 times its weight in water, providing deep hydration that plumps skin and softens fine lines
- Retinol stimulates collagen production and increases cell turnover, helping repair damage and reduce signs of aging
- Vitamin C provides antioxidant protection while brightening skin tone and supporting collagen synthesis
Why it’s perfect for holiday prep: Consistent use of medical-grade skincare creates a foundation that makes all your professional treatments more effective and maintains results. We can see the difference in our clients who are strict about skincare!
Timing tip: Ideally, starting a targeted routine two to four months before important events gives your skin time to adapt and show meaningful improvement, but it’s never too late to start a routine and maximize your investment in treatments.
Ready to Glow This Holiday Season?Schedule your holiday prep consultation today:
- Call us at 843-790-2034
- Book online
- Visit us in Mount Pleasant, SC, proudly serving James Island, Daniel Island, North Charleston, West Ashley, Summerville, and the surrounding Lowcountry
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