The wedding season is approaching, and if you are tying the knot this summer, no doubt you have already put a lot of effort into planning the big day. Naturally, you’ll want to look and feel your best, and glowing skin and facial contouring can help you to radiate confidence from within.
Your appearance is only one part of the whole picture of course, but it’s your moment and and you will want photographs that provide you with cherished memories for years to come. Aesthetic skin treatments can help to enhance your natural beauty and achieve a flawless harmony with your hair, dress and makeup.
Here are some suggestions for pre-wedding skincare enhancements, and the best time to book your appointment. If you would like any more details, please contact our skin clinic in Windsor.
Six to nine months before your wedding
If you have persistent skin issues that you want to address before your wedding, such as acne, pigmentation or an uneven skin tone, then plan ahead so that your treatments will have time to take full effect and allow for any adjustments. For a personalised treatment plan, book a consultation with your local skin clinic.
Cosmetic skin treatments such as microneedling or chemical peels can help to soften the appearance of acne scars or pigmentation, and will result in a complexion that looks smoother and more youthful and radiant. It may be necessary to have a course of several treatments for the fullest effect, so plan well ahead.
Three to six months before your wedding
If you are interested in injectable treatments to subtly enhance your facial features, such as Botox or fillers, then ideally start to plan these at least three to six months before your wedding. This will allow you to build up gradually to a natural looking result, particularly if you have never had these cosmetic enhancements before.
Botox is an ideal treatment for smoothing out fine lines and wrinkles around the forehead, eyes, and mouth, to provide a subtly refreshed appearance. It can also be used to address excessive underarm sweating (hyperhidrosis), to help you feel more confident and comfortable in your wedding outfit.
Dermal fillers are designed to restore volume and smoothness to your facial features. As we age beyond our mid-twenties, our bodies gradually produce less collagen, which is the protein that supports the structure of the skin. Therefore, most people will notice slightly sunken cheeks and a less well-defined jawline as they get older.
Dermal fillers can provide a subtle lift to your face by adding volume and contouring to the cheeks, and a more sculpted jawline and chin. They can also correct marionette lines (folds that run from the corners of your mouth to the outer chin). If you have thin asymmetrical lips, dermal fillers can be used to balance and add shape and volume.
One month before your wedding
Ideally, you will have already begun a course of injectable treatments by this stage to allow the results to take full effect and for any side effects to settle. Book any finishing top-ups, such as a final course of Botox.
For beautifully smooth and well hydrated skin, you may wish to consider a hydrafacial for a deep cleanse and added moisture a week or two before the big day, or dermaplaning to remove peach fuzz and dead skin, which will allow for a smoother application of makeup.
Final tips to be camera-ready on your wedding day
Choose the right skin clinic
Skin treatments such as injectables and deep facials can be a wonderful way to give you a subtly enhanced and refreshed appearance. However, it’s essential to choose your practitioner carefully to avoid undesirable or even harmful results. You should always be offered personalised care, with a pre-treatment consultation.
This is an opportunity to discuss your needs and expectations, and ask any questions you may have. Your practitioner should assess your skin type, and may ask some questions about your lifestyle and medical history to ensure that the treatment is safe and suitable for you.
Aim for subtle and natural looking results
Subtle enhancements that give your face a refreshed and more defined look will work better than dramatic changes. Avoid overly artificial or exaggerated effects, as this will detract from your natural beauty and you may regret it later.
Plan ahead
As we have emphasized, it’s best to plan well ahead of time to ensure that you can complete a full course of treatment and make any final adjustments ahead of your wedding day.
