When it comes to preparing for an important event—whether it’s a wedding, reunion, or any occasion where you want to look your best—cosmetic treatments can give you that extra boost of confidence. The key is knowing what treatments to get and when. Planning your beauty treatments on the right timeline ensures optimal results without rushing or risking last-minute side effects. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the best treatments to consider and when to schedule them before your big day.

9 Months Before: Starting with Skin Restoration
Start with Sculptra! 

To build the foundation for long-term skin improvement, Sculptra is an excellent choice. Unlike hyaluronic acid fillers, which provide immediate volume, Sculptra works gradually by stimulating collagen production deep within your skin. This treatment helps replenish lost volume, improves skin texture, and gives your skin a healthy glow from within. Starting 9 months in advance allows you to see full results over time, as your skin continues to build collagen.

6 Months Before: Laying the Foundation
RF Micro-Needling, Micro-Needling, Tixel

These skin-resurfacing treatments are the perfect place to start for a skin transformation. RF Micro-Needling combines radiofrequency energy with traditional micro-needling to stimulate collagen production, tighten and lift the skin, improve fine lines and wrinkles, reduce acne scars, and improve hyperpigmentation. Micro-needling helps with texture, fine lines, and scars, while Tixel uses heat to rejuvenate and resurface the skin. Which treatment you need is based on your age and skin concerns!

These treatments work overtime to improve skin elasticity and firmness, but the results aren’t immediate. Scheduling them 6 months before your event gives your skin the time it needs to fully heal and for new collagen to build.

Semaglutide (If Needed)

If you’re looking to shed some pounds before your event, Semaglutide, a medication known for aiding weight loss, can be considered. Semaglutide is a generic version of Ozempic! This medication helps you digest food slowly, stay full longer, curb your appetite, and reduce cravings. It’s best to start it 6 months in advance to give yourself time to see results safely and effectively, especially if you’re using it to target stubborn fat that traditional diet and exercise haven’t resolved.

1 Month Before: Final Refinements
Botox, Hyaluronic Acid Fillers, Radiesse, and Chemical Peels

At the 1-month mark, it’s time to focus on the fine-tuning. Botox is excellent for smoothing out dynamic and static wrinkles like crow’s feet, forehead lines, and frown lines. It works by relaxing the muscles that cause these lines, giving you a smooth, youthful appearance.

Hyaluronic acid fillers, like Juvederm, Restylane, or RHA, are perfect for adding volume to the lips, cheeks, reducing the appearance of under-eye bags, and smoothing out fine lines, wrinkles, and folds. These fillers offer instant results, with little to no downtime, so they’re perfect for addressing any areas where you want a bit of extra plumpness or contour.

Radiesse can also be an additional option at this stage. It not only provides volume but also stimulates collagen production to further improve skin firmness and elasticity. 

A chemical peel at this time helps exfoliate dead skin cells, improve sun spots, age spots, and hyperpigmentation, and minimize fine lines. It’s a great final step in ensuring your skin looks its absolute best.

2 Weeks Before: The Final Glow
Micro-Needling and Facials

In the final stretch, it’s time to focus on refining your skin’s texture and achieving that sought-after glow. Micro-Needling can be repeated at this stage to further boost collagen, smooth out the skin, and give you a nice glow. Paired with a custom facial, these treatments will brighten your complexion, minimize pores, and give your skin a radiant, dewy finish.

Scheduling these treatments about two weeks before your event ensures your skin looks fresh and luminous, with enough time for any minor redness or sensitivity to fade.

A Few Days Before: Glow Facial

In the final few days before your big event, a glow facial is the perfect finishing touch. It will leave your skin looking hydrated, refreshed, and dewy.

Conclusion: Perfect Planning for Perfect Results

Preparing for an event with the right cosmetic treatments is all about timing. Starting early with skin-boosting treatments like RF Micro-Needling and Sculptra, refining with injectables like Botox, and ending with a final glow-enhancing facial ensures your skin looks its best when it matters most. Schedule an appointment for a consultation for your next event prep!