Christmas skin prep is key for helping your skin feel smooth, radiant, and ready for the party season.
We all want to look and feel our best for the festivities, whether it’s feeling glam for the office party, making an impression at family gatherings, or simply enjoying a cosy evening.
However, your skin can become very dry in winter due to colder temperatures and central heating, which can strip it of its moisture. This means taking extra care of it during the colder months, ensuring it stays healthy, hydrated, and protected against the elements.
In this blog post, we’ll guide you through essential treatments for achieving a glowing complexion, helping you perfect your Christmas skin prep and feel confident all season long.
At LASE Cometic, we have 40 years of experience in the aesthetic industry, helping patients look and feel their best by identifying what treatment is right for their needs. Every patient is unique, but our priority remains the same – helping you feel your most confident self.
Let’s start by looking at some Christmas skin prep treatments.
Christmas Skin Prep Treatments
The following treatments are all non-surgical, meaning you don’t need to go under the knife to feel fabulous and refreshed this season.
Since they’re non-surgical, you won’t experience any downtime, allowing you to return to your normal routine quickly. That’s why these treatments are so popular as they deliver visible results without the recovery time that comes with surgery.
Cool Laser
First up is Cool Laser treatment also known as the Hollywood Peel. This targets both the epidermis and the dermal layer of the skin, but is particularly good for surface level. With minimal downtime, this procedure gives the skin a lovely boost making it super smooth and refined.
What Is Cool Laser treatment?
Cool Laser treatment offers two approaches, depending on the depth of skin rejuvenation you desire:
1. Hollywood Peel (Surface-Level Treatment):
This treatment is ideal for those looking for a skin boost. The Hollywood Peel targets surface-level concerns, providing a radiant, smooth complexion. This makes it a perfect choice when getting your skin party-ready.
2. Deeper Rejuvenation
For deeper lines, wrinkles, or scarring, a deeper rejuvenation course is recommended. This approach uses the laser at a higher setting to penetrate further into the skin, removing deeper layers and targeting tougher skin issues.
Cool Laser treatment can be applied to areas such as the face, neck, chest, hands, and stomach.
Unlike CO2 lasers, it causes minimal injury to surrounding tissues, resulting in fewer side effects like swelling and redness, allowing for faster recovery.
How does it work?
For deeper rejuvenation, Cool Laser works by targeting the outer skin layers, removing deep lines, wrinkles, sun damage, uneven skin tone, open pores, and scars.
Using concentrated light waves, the laser exfoliates the epidermis and heats the dermis, stimulating the production of collagen for smoother, firmer, and more youthful-looking skin.
For the Hollywood Peel, the laser operates at a lighter setting, focusing more on the surface to create a smoother, more radiant complexion.
What are the side effects?
The treatment is normally well tolerated, but the skin may feel hot afterward, similar to when you have sunburn.
Redness, swelling, dryness, and tightness can last 1-3 days, with peeling for several days after. Unlike traditional resurfacing however, blistering and crusting are rare.
You can read more about Cool Laser treatment here.
Dermal Fillers
Dermal fillers boost the firmness and smoothness of the skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. This non-invasive treatment gives your skin a radiant complexion, helping it appear naturally refreshed and ready for the festivities.
What are dermal fillers?
Dermal filler injections are fast becoming one of the most popular non-surgical treatments available in the UK. Fast, safe and versatile, they can be used to soften the lines around the upper, mid and lower face.
How do they work?
They work by filling and plumping areas they’re injected into, helping patients look more youthful for longer. They work differently to wrinkle relaxing injections, which are more focused on preventing new lines and wrinkles from forming.
Are there any side effects?
You can resume your daily activities right away. While there may be some mild bruising or redness in the treated areas, this typically fades within a few hours. It’s essential to follow any aftercare instructions provided to you after the treatment.
You can read more about the Dermal fillers here.
ZO Products
The ZO Skin Health range focuses on maintaining healthy skin and addressing various skin concerns. The brand is known for its science-backed approach and medical-grade skincare solutions which can be used from the comfort of your own home.
What are ZO products?
The ZO Skin Health System features medical-grade products designed to transform your skin and combat the effects of ageing.
Suitable for all skin types, these products improve your at-home skincare routine. As they are medical-grade, they provide more effective results than over-the-counter products.
How do they work?
These products target fine lines, reduce hyperpigmentation issues like age spots, tackle skin laxity, and treat acne, amongst other issues and can be used on the skin and neck.
The great thing about these products is that they can be easily included into your daily cleansing routine, allowing you to improve your skin’s appearance every day without the need for clinic visits.
There are numerous products in the ZO Skin Health range, from cleansers, toners, and hydrators to targeted products such as Vitamin C, growth factors, and Retinols
Are there any side effects?
Depending on the type of ZO products you use, you might experience some side effects such as redness and peeling. These anticipated reactions can vary based on your skin type so we advise booking a consultation to discuss the products, ensuring you achieve the best at-home results.
You can read more about the ZO Skin Health range here.
Polynucleotides
Polynucleotides are popular treatments due to their ability to naturally rejuvenate and regenerate the skin. They are also known for their wound-healing and bio-stimulating properties, leading to impressive results.
What are polynucleotides?
Polynucleotides stimulate fibroblasts in the dermal layer, increasing the amount of collagen produced and promoting skin tissue repair and cell turnover. This results in improved elasticity and firmness.
These treatments also reduce inflammation and balance melanocyte activity, leading to a more even skin tone. Essentially, these injections deliver DNA molecules that help the skin repair, offering both immediate and long-term benefits.
How do they work?
Polynucleotides are long chains of nucleotides, the building blocks of DNA, that promote cellular repair, regeneration, and protection from external damage (such as UV rays).
They attract and bind water molecules, providing deep moisturisation and improving tissue elasticity. They also create an environment for fibroblast growth, which is important for tissue repair and regeneration.
Derived from salmon trout, polynucleotides improve the skin’s natural ability to regenerate, making them a great option for skin rejuvenation treatments.
Are there any side effects?
Polynucleotides have minimal side effects, though you may experience some redness or mild discomfort in the areas that have been injected.
You can read more about the Polynucleotides here.
Need Help Deciding Which Treatment Is Right For You?
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Christmas Skin Prep: 5 Essential Treatments for a Radiant Glow
Prepping your skin for the festive season ensures you feel radiant and confident regardless of how you choose to celebrate.
From rejuvenating hydrafacials to effective treatments like cool laser and the transformative ZO Skin Health System, there are lots of non-surgical options to help you look and feel your best.
By prioritising your skincare routine and incorporating these treatments, you’ll be ready to shine at every event!
With 40 years of industry experience in both surgical and non-surgical treatments, LASE Cosmetic is dedicated to providing personalised, patient-first advice, ensuring that every individual receives the right treatment to achieve their aesthetic goals.
If you’re ready to explore your options, get in touch with one of our expert consultants, as a personalised approach is always the best way to achieve the right results.
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