If you’ve been thinking about trying a laser hair removal to eliminate that undesired body hair, winter is the season to do so! Here’s our breakdown on why starting a skin treatment now can have your skin warm-weather ready by the first day of summer.
When Should I Schedule My Laser Treatments?
When it comes to any type of skin treatment, from facials to laser treatments, winter is the safest and most effective time of year to have skin treatments done. Here’s why winter is ideal:
Skin Tone.
Because your skin is typically resistant to laser treatments when you’re sporting things like a sunburn or suntan, undergoing any procedures during the summer months becomes more challenging for many clients who enjoy being out in the sun.
Covering Up.
After receiving a skin treatment, you will be told to avoid taking a hot shower that can irritate your skin, and to keep the skin covered and away from harsh UV rays from the sun. Keeping your skin covered in the wintertime is generally easier than in warmer months.
Sensitivity.
Skin rejuvenation treatments, especially those that involve microdermabrasion techniques, make skin sensitive after treatment. In order for the treatment to be most effective, avoid all sun exposure to allow the treatment to work most effectively.
What Skin Treatment is Right For Me?
Finding the right skin treatment for the areas of skin you would like to see improvement in is generally very simple. Dr. de Jongh at Houston Texas Dental Spa will give you a personalized consultation to go over each of your concerns and ensure the right treatment is offered for you and your skin. We offer a wide variety of anti-aging and restorative procedures including:
Laser Skin Resurfacing
Also known as a laser peel, laser vaporization and lasabrasion can reduce facial wrinkles, scars and blemishes. These new laser technologies give us a heightened level of control in laser surfacing, permitting extreme precision – especially in delicate areas – and can improve:
- Fine lines and wrinkles around or under the eyes, forehead or mouth
- Acne scars
- Non-responsive skin after a facelift
- Age spots
- Sun-damaged skin
- Liver spots
- Improve complexion
- Enlarged pores
Fractional Skin Resurfacing
This process removes layers of skin tissue in a fractionated method to help reduce:
- Age spots
- Discoloration from the sun, or sun spots
- Liver spots
- Fine lines
- Wrinkles
- Scarring
- Uneven coloration
- Skin laxity
- Thinned collagen on the face, neck or chest
Laser Genesis
This non-invasive laser treatment uses the body’s natural processes to stimulate collagen growth to heal and replenish healthy skin tone and texture and is especially effective in treating:
- Rosacea
- Acne scars
- Uneven skin tone
- Fine lines
- Wrinkles
- Enlarged pores
- Stubborn acne
IPL
Intense pulsed light photorejuvenation, often shortened to IPL, allows patients to achieve desired results with little discomfort and minimal risk with the use of a lightbeam. IPL is used to:
- Lighten and remove sun spots
- Reduce redness, dilated blood vessels, or broken blood vessels
- Control flushing
- Improves pore size and temporarily reducing oiliness
For a full list of all of the treatment options we offer to patients, click here.
Kybella Treatments
Kybella works to dissolve fat and can aid in melting away fatty facial tissues and troubles like the dreaded double chin.
Laser Hair Removal
While laser hair removal can be performed at any time of the year, treatments are most effective when performed during the winter months when your skin is away from the sun. The laser used for hair removal cannot differentiate between the pigment in the hair follicle and pigment from a suntan, which can lead to hypopigmentation and white patches after treatment if your skin is tanned or sunburned.
Post-Laser Treatment Skin Care Tips
In Houston, there’s no denying that sun exposure is a big concern year-round. While the winter might be better for certain light-based treatments, you’re still going to need to take special care to avoid harmful UV rays.
In general:
- Avoid direct sunlight and keep skin moisturized and cool
- Avoid dryness and excessive heat
- Avoid vigorous exercising for 2 weeks
- Stay hydrated to allow the skin to properly heal from the inside out
Upgrade your Sunscreen Game
Be proactive in protecting your skin from sun damage and potential treatments needed as you age by investing in a daily sunscreen. If you shy away from moisturizers with adequate sun protection due to them feeling greasy or overly heavy, you just haven’t found the right one yet. Whether it’s February or July, your skin deserves that protection.
Schedule your skin treatment with Dr. de Jongh today and be one step closer to gorgeous summer skin.