Your Wedding Day Glow
Your wedding day is one of the most photographed moments of your life. While the dress and the flowers are essential, nothing beats the confidence of a radiant and healthy complexion.
At Esteem Medical Esthetics, we specialize in helping brides (and grooms) achieve an effortless, lit from within look. However, the secret to a flawless wedding day is not just the treatment itself. It is the timing.
The One Month Rule
Perhaps the most important thing for a bride-to-be to know is: Book your final intensive skin treatments at least one month before your wedding date.
While modern esthetic treatments are safe and effective, your skin needs time to complete its natural renewal cycle. There are several reasons why that thirty day buffer is essential for your peace of mind.
● The Healing Phase: Treatments like chemical peels or microneedling can cause temporary redness or flaking as impurities rise to the surface. You want this process to happen in the comfort of your home rather than during your rehearsal dinner.
● Settling In: For those opting for injectables like Botox or dermal fillers, it takes roughly ten to fourteen days to see the final settled results.
● Stress Reduction: The weeks leading up to a wedding are notoriously hectic. Checking your skincare off the list early ensures you are not rushing to the clinic between floral arrangements and seating charts.
Top Glow Up Recommendations
Depending on your skin goals, here are the favourites we recommend booking now.
Customized Facials: These are best for deep hydration and instant brightness. We recommend booking these about two weeks before the event for a fresh surface.
Microneedling: This is the gold standard for smoothing texture and shrinking pores. Because this involves deeper skin rejuvenation, the one month rule is strictly encouraged here.
Chemical Peels: Peels are excellent for evening out skin tone and fading spots. Since peeling can last for several days, a four week buffer ensures your skin is smooth and glowing.
Don’t forget about your home routine! In the month leading up to the big day, focus on hydration and sun protection.
Pro Tip: Never try a brand new skincare product the week of your wedding. Stick to the tried and true products you know work for you to avoid any last minute reactions or break outs!
If you are a summer or fall bride, now is the perfect time to map out your skin journey. Book with us!