Your Pre-Holiday Aesthetic Treatment Guide: What to Book and When
Summer holidays are booked, the suitcase is out, and you want to look and feel your best before you go. The question most people ask too late is: when should I actually book my treatments?
Timing really does matter. Book too close to your travel date and you might be dealing with redness or swelling on the plane. Book too far in advance and the results won't be at their peak when you need them. Here's a practical guide to planning your pre-holiday treatments.
Anti-Wrinkle Injections: Book 2 to 3 Weeks Before
Anti-wrinkle injections in Bedford take around 10 to 14 days to fully settle and show their final result. If you book the week before you travel, you may not see the full effect until you're already on the beach. Aim for at least two weeks in advance, three if you want to be comfortable.
There's no downtime with anti-wrinkle injections, just avoid lying flat, intense exercise, or alcohol for 24 hours afterwards. Perfect if you're busy in the run-up to your trip.
Dermaplaning: Book 3 to 5 Days Before
Dermaplaning is one of the best pre-holiday treatments because the results are immediate and there's no real downtime. It removes the top layer of dead skin cells and fine vellus hair, leaving skin silky smooth, bright, and perfectly primed for makeup or a natural holiday glow.
Booking a few days before you travel gives your skin a short settling period, and you'll arrive at your destination looking genuinely radiant. One thing to note: your skin will be a little more sensitive to sun immediately after, so keep SPF topped up.
B12 Injections: Book 1 to 2 Weeks Before
Travelling is tiring. Between the early morning starts, disrupted routines, and long journeys, many people arrive at their destination already feeling drained. A B12 injection can help counteract that. B12 supports energy production and cell renewal, and many clients notice a real lift in energy and mood within a few days.
It's a quick, simple treatment with no downtime. Book it one to two weeks before you travel so you're feeling the benefits on the day.
What to Leave Until After Your Holiday
Some treatments and summer sun are not a good combination. Microneedling and bio peels both increase your skin's sensitivity to UV and require you to avoid direct sun exposure during the healing period. These are best saved for your return, when you're back indoors and can properly protect your skin.
If you're thinking about a course of microneedling or a bio peel, autumn is the ideal time to start. Your skin will be in repair mode after summer anyway, and spacing treatments 4 to 6 weeks apart through September and October gets you looking fantastic for the winter season.
A Simple Timeline
If you're travelling in the next few weeks, here's how to think about it:
3 weeks before: anti-wrinkle injections
1 to 2 weeks before: B12 injection
3 to 5 days before: dermaplaning
After you return: microneedling or bio peel course
Of course, everyone's skin and goals are different. If you're not sure which treatments would work best for you before your holiday, just get in touch and we can talk it through.
Opal Aesthetics offers professional aesthetic treatments across Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Northamptonshire. All treatments are carried out by a qualified, insured practitioner.
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