Glowing Skin for Winter Starts Now
It might feel way too early to think about the holidays—but when it comes to glowing skin, the best results don’t happen overnight. Whether you want smoother skin, better texture, fewer dark spots, or just a refreshed look before your next round of holiday photos, now is the time to start.
Some of the most effective treatments we offer work best when done gradually and layered with each other. Building collagen, fading discoloration, or fine-tuning volume over the course of weeks or even months. And if you want your best skin by fall and winter? You’ve got a window to make it happen now.
Why Timing Matters
Here’s the truth: your skin remodels slowly. Treatments like microneedling RF, Fraxel, and Sculptra all work by stimulating your body’s natural repair process. You’ll see improvements along the way, but the full results take time to develop. The same goes for injectable treatments like Botox and filler—especially if it’s your first time or you’re trying to achieve more subtle, natural-looking changes.
So if you want to look your best by Thanksgiving, holiday parties, or winter weddings… it’s time to plan.
What to Start This Summer for Holiday-Ready Skin
Microneedling RF
This treatment boosts collagen, smooths texture, tightens skin, and softens fine lines—with little downtime and great long-term payoff. Most patients see progressive improvements over 2–3 months, with best results after a series.
Clear & Brilliant
Perfect for brightening dull or uneven skin without harsh recovery. You’ll look glowy quickly, but the real benefits—like softer texture and refined pores—build over time. Great to start now and maintain monthly.
Sculptra
Not your average filler. Sculptra helps your body rebuild its own collagen, which means results take a few months to fully develop—but they’re incredibly natural and long-lasting. Think of it as a collagen investment.
Fraxel
If you’re serious about texture, pigmentation, or acne scarring, Fraxel is one of the best tools we have. It requires some recovery, so summer planning is key—but spacing out sessions now means glowing skin just in time for fall and beyond.
CO2 Laser Resurfacing
If you’re thinking big-picture transformation—smoother texture, tighter skin, fewer wrinkles—CO2 laser is the gold standard. But it does come with more downtime. Most patients peel for about a week, and redness can linger for several weeks after. That’s why summer is the ideal time to start planning—so you’re fully healed and glowing by fall or the holidays.
Ultherapy
This one’s all about collagen banking. Ultherapy uses ultrasound energy to tighten and lift skin from deep within, with zero downtime. But results develop gradually over 3–6 months as your body builds new collagen. Start now, and you’ll notice a firmer, more sculpted look just in time for holiday events—and the results can last up to a year or longer.
Botox & Filler
Botox takes about 2 weeks to fully settle in—and longer if you’re doing a full facial balancing plan or tweaking your results. Starting early gives you time to refine. Same goes for filler: subtle changes, layered in gradually, look best when you’re not rushing.
Build a Plan That Works Backwards from Your Goals
We’re big believers in personalized timing. Whether you want brighter skin, fewer lines, or an overall refreshed look, we’ll help you map out the right mix of treatments so you’re not cramming it all in right before your events. And yes—there are options you can safely do even if you’re still spending time outdoors.
Call us at 631-377-7241 or click here to schedule your consultation. Let’s build your summer skin plan—so by the time the holidays roll around, all you have to do is show up and glow.
Other blogs you might like to check out: Your Guide to Cellulite and Body Contouring Treatments and CO2 Laser Resurfacing
-Dr. Papantoniou