Calendars fill up fast from Thanksgiving through New Year’s. You want to look refreshed for photos and parties, but you don’t want to spend days recovering. The good news: several in-office treatments deliver noticeable results with little to no downtime, so you can book them between gatherings and keep your plans intact.
Treatments to Get Before the Holidays
Botox® For A Rested Look
Botox softens expression lines on the forehead, between the brows, and around the eyes. Appointments are quick, and most people return to normal activities right away. Results begin to appear in a few days, with a polished look settling in around two weeks. If this is your first time, schedule earlier to give yourself a comfortable window before the big event.
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Best timing: 2–3 weeks before a major occasion if you’re new, 1–2 weeks if you’re maintaining.
Dermal Fillers For Shape And Smoothness
Fillers restore soft volume and refine features such as cheeks or lips. You see improvement right away, though mild swelling or pinpoint bruising can occur for a few days. Plan a short buffer so everything settles smoothly for photos. For a luminous, skin-quality boost, ask about Juvéderm® options available at Illume.
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Best timing: Three weeks before important photos, a week if you are comfortable with light cover-up.
Facials For An Instant Glow
When skin looks dull from travel, late nights, or layers of makeup, facials are a fast reset. HydraFacial® MD cleanses, exfoliates, extracts, and infuses hydration in one visit, leaving skin smooth and dewy with zero downtime. Mini facials can be tailored for hydration, gentle exfoliation, or calming stressed skin. Popular options include the Deep Cleansing Facial to clear congestion and refine texture, and the Hydrating Oxygen Facial to boost radiance and comfort. Makeup sits beautifully after these services, which makes them easy to pair with parties and photos.
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Best timing: HydraFacial MD 1–3 days before an event. Mini facials 2–5 days before, then maintain with a gentle at-home routine.
A Simple Holiday Treatment Timeline
Use this quick planning guide to stack treatments without missing a single celebration.
- 3–4 weeks out: First-time Botox consult and treatment, or any touch-ups you want settled by the holidays.
- 3 weeks out: Dermal filler for soft volume or refined contour.
- 3–5 days out: Customized mini facial to smooth texture and boost hydration.
- 1–3 days out: HydraFacial MD for a polished, photo-ready finish.
Small Habits That Protect Your Results
These little choices keep skin calm and event ready.
- Skip brand-new skincare right before big plans. Stick with what your skin already loves.
- Avoid alcohol the day before injectables, and use a cold compress lightly if your provider suggests it.
- Keep skin hydrated. A gentle moisturizer and a hydrating serum help makeup glide and last.
- Wear SPF during daytime errands. Even winter sun can exaggerate dryness and uneven tone.
Not Sure Where To Start? We’ll Map It Out For You!
Every face and schedule is different. At Illume, your provider can build a short, realistic plan that fits your calendar, your budget, and your goals. Maybe that looks like Botox now and a HydraFacial the week of your party, or a subtle lip refresh with a quick glow treatment before office photos. The aim is the same: a fresher you, without sitting out the festivities.
Ready to plan your between-holiday refresh? Book your visit at the Illume location that’s most convenient to you.
