Non-Invasive
Spray Tan
Spray tans typically last 7-14 days. If your thinking of spraying (which I highly recommend), do it as close to your event as possible! You can’t shower for 6 hours after a spray, and you can smell a little bit sugary post-spray, so keep this in mind. For the best results, spray the day before.
Facial
A plain old facial can be done anywhere from a few days to a month before a special date. But remember, book early, because this is a very popular treat during this time of year! It’s also a great gift to give to someone who is impossible to shop for! Everyone enjoys being pampered. If you are planning on doing Botox or fillers, a facial should be done either immediately before or 5 days after any treatments! 
Chemical Peel
Degree of peeling can vary, and you don’t want to look like a snake shedding its hide for your holiday parties (it’s slightly unattractive, and not the attention you want!). Talk to the aesthetician performing your peel and be CLEAR if you have any Holiday parties. ‘Tis the Season for Chemical Peels!. For a real good, deep peel, expect about a week to two of down time.
Very Important: moisturize often with a pharmaceutical or cosmeceutical grade product after a peel. Many places have post-treatment kits. Do NOT pick at your skin! Stay out of the sun!Waxing
Remember, waxing your brows or lip shouldn’t be done the day of an event. The process can irritate your skin, leaving it a little red. Icing the area helps. Or an anti-inflammatory like ibuprofen. Make sure to keep the area clean to keep bacteria out of your pores, and causing break outs.
Often done during the same time as a facial, and can cause some minor redness. Protect your skin after this treatment. Stay out of the sun.
Laser Skin Rejuvenation Treatments
Depending on the laser, and the treatment, there can be some downtime with this (discoloration and flaking), anywhere from a day to a week. Ask your practitioner what to expect with the treatment you are receiving. These treatments really make your skin look great! Never heard of laser skin rejuvenation? There will be blog posts to come!
Eyelash Extensions
Although a little expensive, they look great for the holiday season. They should be done about a week before your big event. They take some getting used to! Lovely Lashes!.
Minimally Invasive Procedures
These can be tricky to time. If you are planning on doing any non-invasive procedures, they should be done either immediately before Botox and Fillers, or 5 days after. This is because you don’t want Botox to travel into the wrong muscle group, or fillers to be moved into the wrong area. Use good judgement with timing your treatments! Also, I think this year is the time to abolish the false notion and rumors about these products. With small doses and a trained injector, you will look amazing! If you don’t believe me, just ask my mom!Botox
It takes a few days for this treatment to work (anywhere from 2-14), fortunately, there is no downtime with this procedure (no bruising, no swelling). If you want the best results from your Botox, plan on having your treatment 2 weeks prior to the 1st!
Fillers (Radiesse, Juvéderm… Perlene, Restyline, ect. ect.)
Depending on the area of injection, there can be some minor bruising (or major depending on the injector). Invest in some Arnica cream, and expect the worst (2 weeks). Cheek augmentation bruises the least, while lip augmentation and nasal labial folds tend to bruise the most. Gosh, I hate it when I have dental work 
— A great excuse one client came up with!
Things Probably Best Left to do Until After the Holiday Season:
- Bioenhancers like Sculptra Aesthetic (it can take up to 6 weeks to see a difference)
- Plastic Surgery (unless you are planning on using your vacation time to get that breast aug you’ve been waiting for!)
- Changing your hair color (stick to what you know looks good on you!)
- Trying a new cream on your face. (Although everyone should be using pharmaceutical grade products, sometimes they can irritate the skin at first. Now is not the time to find out). HINT HINT: Especially Rentin-A!
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