GhalMedica

View Original

How to Time Your Fillers and Skin Treatments for Your Wedding

Mona

Planning your wedding involves numerous details, and your skincare and beauty routine is a crucial part of that preparation. Dr. Sonya, Medical Director at GhalMedica in Montreal, recommends starting your treatments at least twelve months before your big day to ensure you look your absolute best.

timing of your treatments

Why Start Early?

Injectable treatments, such as fillers and wrinkle-relaxing injections, as well as skin treatments like skin boosters and sculptra, can enhance your natural beauty and boost your confidence. However, these treatments require time to settle and deliver the best results. Starting early reduces the risk of unwanted side effects and allows time for any necessary adjustments.

Lip Fillers

  • Timing: 2-3 months before the wedding.

  • Reason: Swelling typically subsides within 2 weeks, but some minor swelling or lumps can last up to 4 weeks. Starting early ensures you have time for adjustments if needed.

Tear Trough Fillers

  • Timing: At least 4 months before the wedding.

  • Reason: Swelling can appear a couple of months post-treatment. This timing allows any issues to resolve and adjustments to be made.

Cheeks, Jawline, and Chin Fillers

  • Timing: 6-8 weeks before the wedding.

  • Reason: Swelling can last 2-4 weeks. Early treatment allows for adjustments to ensure natural-looking results.

Wrinkle-Relaxing Injections (Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, etc.)

  • Timing: Start 6-12 months before the wedding.

  • Reason: Your injector needs time to understand your face and preferences. Regular treatments will help achieve the ideal balance of movement and smoothness.

Chemical Peels, Facials, and Skin Treatments

  • Timing: 6 weeks before the wedding.

  • Reason: Avoid new treatments close to the wedding to prevent unexpected skin reactions. Established treatments can be done closer to the date.

Sculptra

  • Timing: At least 9-12 months before the wedding.

  • Reason: Sculptra stimulates collagen production, which takes time. Multiple sessions are typically required, spaced about a month apart, and the full effects can take several months to become apparent. Starting early ensures the best results in time for your wedding day.

Skin Boosters

  • Timing: 6 weeks before the wedding.

  • Reason: Requires 2-3 sessions weekly, with results visible after a few weeks. Start early to see the full effect.

Morpheus 8

  • Timing: At least 5 months before the wedding.

  • Reason: Typically requires 3 sessions monthly, with results seen a month or two after the final session.

Lumecca/IPL/Laser Skin Rejuvenation

  • Timing: At least 3 months before the wedding.

  • Reason: These treatments require multiple sessions to achieve optimal results in skin tone and texture.

Planning your treatments well in advance ensures you look your best on your special day. At GhalMedica, we offer a range of services tailored to enhance your natural beauty safely and effectively.

Dr. Sonya