Alexandra Rodriguez

Everyone wants to look good for the holidays and after the holidays too! With all the makeup, drinking, and restless days, your skin will feel clogged, irritated and dull. To prevent that from happening, here are some minimally invasive procedures that will have you looking beautiful and invigorated in no time.

Facials
If you think facials are pointless, think again! Facials are by far one of the most effective ways to reduce acne and rehydrate your skin. Not only that, but facials are one of your cheaper options for aesthetic treatments, they run from $50 to hundreds of dollars depending on location and facial type. The holiday season is the time where spas offer their seasonal facials. The importance of a facial is getting one that is right for your skin type. There are facials for a basic cleanup, acne reduction, aromatherapy facials, anti-aging facials and fruit facials to name a few. When visiting a spa, the esthetician will advise you what facial is right for you.

CoolSculpting
If you are trying to fit in that dress you bought months ago for your Christmas party or you simply want to get rid of that stubborn body fat after your holiday festivities, this procedure might be right for you. CoolSculpting permanently kills the fat cells in a targeted area with controlled cooling. Your body then flushes the dead fat cells naturally. This treatment ranges from $2,000 to $4,000 depending on the areas of concern and the number of treatments needed to see results. Don’t get alarmed by the price because each treatment is usually scheduled a few weeks apart plus the results will leave you amazed and going back for more.

Laser Skin Resurfacing
Since we are currently in “laser season” what a better way to give your skin some care. Laser Skin Resurfacing is a proven way to reduce wrinkles, age spots and acne scars. Some laser treatments might require local anesthetic injections or topical numbing creams for the pain but are proven to give results. CO2 lasers, Erbium Lasers, Fractional laser and Pulse-dye lasers are just a few types of lasers that give your skin different results. These lasers all have different functions from treating fine lines to reducing redness. Laser Skin Resurfacing ranges in different prices depending on the laser treatment and the number of sessions needed.

Microneedling
Although microneedling is a cosmetic procedure, it is also a procedure you can do at home. Microneedling is a collagen induction therapy that uses fine needles to create hundreds of invisible puncture wounds in the top layer of the skin. It is a minimally invasive treatment that wont hurt your skin. If over done, it would create irritation in your skin. This aesthetic treatment is used to stimulate the growth of collagen and elastic giving your face a youthful looking skin for the upcoming holiday season.

Microdermabrasion
For those ladies looking to reduce skin tone and texture for a flawless makeup look or for removing unwanted texture from overuse of makeup. This minimally invasive procedure might be right for you. Microdermabrasion is used to improve the appearance of sun damage, wrinkles, fine lines, age spots, acne scars and other skin related concerns by using a special applicator to gently sand away the thick outer layer of the skin. A single procedure may range from $75 to $200 but it is worth your time and money if you’re looking for a procedure that won’t have recovery time.

Chemical Peels
This procedure might be ideal for after the holiday festivities are over because it requires some recovery time. You will have chunks of dead skin pealing off your skin that will be hard to cover up because after the peel, it is recommended not to use any makeup. Chemical peels use a chemical solution that peels off the skin, leaving the skin smother and less wrinkled. The skin might remain red and irritated for a few weeks but the end results will wow you. Some chemical peels are more severe than others, removing the epidermis and/or the dermis and require a few months to see the overall results. Therefore, this treatment might be ideal a few months before the holidays or right after the holidays.