Holiday Glow-Up: Which Cosmetic Treatment is Right for You?

The holidays are the perfect time to treat your skin to a little extra care. Whether you want a fresh glow or a more youthful look for all those gatherings and the inevitable festive photos, our specialists at Limmer Dermatology in San Antonio, Texas, offer a cosmetic treatment that can help. 

Here’s how to choose the right one for your skin goals and schedule.

1. Instant Glow: Hydrafacial®or chemical peels

Winter can leave your skin feeling dull, dehydrated, and congested. HydraFacial® or a chemical peel can give your skin the reboot it needs. 

Both treatments exfoliate and deeply cleanse while promoting cell turnover for a fresh, radiant look. A HydraFacial delivers immediate hydration without downtime. 

A light chemical peel refines your skin’s texture and tone. A peel does require a week or two of downtime, but that’s easier to schedule in these cooler, indoor months with less sun exposure. 

2. Younger, line-free skin: Botox®

Softening fine lines and wrinkles can make a big difference in your overall appearance. Botox® temporarily relaxes muscles responsible for frown lines, crow’s feet, and forehead wrinkles. 

The treatment is quick, and results appear within a few days – just in time for your next visit with family. It’s best to schedule with us about two weeks prior to the holidays, so your look is ready for photos and hugs.

3. Youthful look: Dermal fillers

As you age, you naturally lose facial volume, which can lead to hollow cheeks or fine lines around the mouth. Limmer Dermatology offers the Restylane® and Juvéderm® line of fillers to restore lost fullness, enhance lips, and subtly lift the midface. You get a younger look, but still look like yourself. 

Results are visible right away and can last for months. Schedule your treatment a few weeks before events so the changes settle and appear most natural.

4. Clear, even-toned skin: IPL or laser treatments

If sun spots, redness, or discoloration are dulling your glow, Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) or laser treatments can help. These light-based treatments target pigment and stimulate collagen, brightening and tightening the skin over time. 

You’ll notice more even tone, refined texture, and that coveted holiday glow. Laser treatments can also be used to permanently remove unwanted hair from your face or body. 

These treatments are ideal in the winter because your skin is extra sensitive to the sun for several weeks following the procedure. Shorter days and more indoor time mean it’s easier to recover. Give yourself 4-6 weeks to fully recover before revealing your brighter skin. 

5. Refined texture: Microneedling 

Your skin glows after a long-term boost of collagen – the primary compound that makes your skin springy and youthful. Microneedling stimulates skin renewal from within and boosts collagen production. 

Over the 4-6 weeks following treatment, your skin becomes smoother, firmer, and more radiant. You’ll look your best for holiday photos and see a boost of New Year’s confidence.

Glow with confidence

The best way to design your glow-up is through a personalized consultation at Limmer Dermatology. 

One of our board-certified dermatologists can help you create a customized treatment plan, so you can step into the holiday season looking refreshed, radiant, and ready to shine. Make an appointment by calling today or using this website.