The best treatments for glowing skin this Christmas and New YearA few days separate us from their celebrations Christmas and the New Year, a time when everything around us is impressive and shiny. We want the same for her cuticle us: at parties, family gatherings, meetings with friends we all want to feel better and look rested, younger and more beautiful.
The “key” to achieve this is none other than the intensive preparation of the skin, so that it looks brighter, smoother, without signs of aging or photoaging, without acne and scars. However, the days leading up to Christmas and New Years (the happiest time of the year) are filled with pressing schedules, endless obligations, and… non-existent free time.
Thus, habits that contribute to a glowing skin are often neglected. OR diet becomes more casual, the exercise comes out of the daily planning, h hydration of the body is limited, sleep hours are reduced and the skin care routine ceases to be applied (at least faithfully).
Fortunately, there are several treatments that can help correct all our imperfections even at the last minute!
“The festive season has a magical allure, but it’s in the heart of winter, which is devastating for the skin. Cold temperatures attack its natural beauty, stripping it of moisture and cohesion, resulting in dehydrated, chapped and dull skin. Modern cosmetic dermatology has to demonstrate a variety of treatments that help to quickly restore the skin, in a minimum of time”, notes Dermatologist – Venereologist Dr. Christos Stamou.
Depending on the needs, the best treatments are
Wrinkles
Injectables such as hyaluronic acid and botulinum toxin are among the most popular options for the disappearance of fine lines and wrinkles on the face.
The hyaluronic acid is a material that fills wrinkles and restores the lost volume of the face, achieving the “fullness” it had at younger ages. It also offers hydration, tightening and lifting of its outline. It takes 10-30 minutes for the treatment and the duration of the effect varies from 6 to 18 months, depending on the brand used, the age of the person and other factors.
OR botulinum toxin it works by temporarily relaxing the facial muscles in the area of the forehead and eyebrows which cause, with their contraction, lines and wrinkles. Because it targets the heart of the problem, it also prevents the formation of new wrinkles. The results are natural – which is why it has become one of the most loved anti-aging treatments in the world – and start to show just two to three days after the treatment. They are completed in up to 2 weeks and last approximately 6 months.
The laser treatments is another effective option for wrinkles and beyond. The choice depends on individual needs. Results are visible within just a few days, making them a perfect choice for improving the appearance of the skin in a short period of time. Since, however, they may cause mild redness or swelling, it is advisable to apply them at least 10 days before Christmas.
Skin rejuvenation
Technological development has succeeded in creating medical multi-tools that bring together many possibilities and precisely perform a wide range of aesthetic treatments, adapting their function to the needs of each person. They can erase pigmented and vascular lesions, restoring the skin’s uniformity and brightness. They stimulate the creation of collagen, offering renewal and tightening. They treat acne and scars, regulate oiliness, shrink enlarged pores and eliminate hair growth.
In addition to lasers, it offers excellent results CO2 Carboxy Therapy that uses carbon dioxide (CO2) to improve the appearance and health of the skin, without needles or surgery. It offers shine, improves elasticity and firmness, reduces wrinkles, enlarged pores, acne marks, soothes swelling and bruises.
The microneedling works similarly to laser treatments to treat a variety of skin problems. It offers long-term rejuvenation and “collagen accumulation”, as the micronuggages carried out during the treatment activate its production, as well as the production of elastin and hyaluronic acid. A series of treatments is usually recommended for best results, however, even a single session can provide superficial results such as improved texture and hydration. The treatment is completed within 10 minutes, requires no recovery time and the results are visible from the next day.
Dull skin
OR hydrodermabrasion is a highly effective, popular, last-minute treatment that boosts dull and lackluster skin. It is indicated for damaged and dehydrated skin, which has lost its elasticity, has a rough texture, enlarged pores, discolouration, oiliness or even wrinkles.
Through the non-invasive three-step process, it deeply cleanses, exfoliates and hydrates the skin, improving its overall health, restoring its radiance and youthful appearance.
Ideal treatment for those who leave everything to the last minute!
One of the best and easiest ways to renew dull skin is with chemical peels. They work by removing the normal build-up of dirt and dead cells, revealing a new layer with improved tone, texture and color. There are superficial peels that require no recovery time and deeper peels that require significant recovery time, perhaps more than 10 days.
Hydration
OR hydration it is necessary to maintain the youthfulness of the skin and prevent the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. There are specialized treatments that, with the application of moisturizing serums and masks, “lock in” moisture and restore its elasticity, improve its texture, brightness and firmness.
“In order to maximize and last longer the results of the treatments, it is necessary to maintain a healthy lifestyle, away from alcohol, smoking and excessive sleep deprivation even in these festive days. It is important to maintain daily skin care, to follow a nutritious and balanced diet and to hydrate the body sufficiently,” concludes Dr. Stamou.