Top Winter Aesthetic Treatment Trends for Those Who Love Travel
The summer months and warmer weather are quickly disappearing. Holidays however are looming. Summer aesthetic trends such as hair removal both bikini zone and legs becomes less of a priority unless living in a warm climate. More attention for individuals in colder climates becomes the necessity to keep facial hair at bay for both men and women. The complexion also takes priority and any scars and acne that is apparent are generally more of a concern in the winter.
Many top winter aesthetic trends exist but here are the most popular generally:
- Laser treatments and other procedures to remove unwanted scarring, acne, and facial hair are sought by individuals ahead of the holidays and in preparation for winter. The trends in past years have changed a bit, as more individuals than ever are now doing remote work and want to look good on a video screen. Laser skin tightening takes only about 30 to 40 minutes. Some clients will see immediate results, but it can take a week or two for others to see optimal results.
- This brings us to the dermal fillers which right before the holidays do see an increase in usage. From cheeks to lips, fillers plump up any area that is sagging on the face. Cheek fillers can make an individual look ten years younger as the volume in the cheeks is lost as individuals age. It is a great alternative to a facelift with no downtime or any real discomfort.
- Botox injections to prevent wrinkles and smooth skin also remain popular in the winter as the indoor light which is usually overhead incandescent can make individuals look older. Showing up on a zoom call looking older is of great concern to many.
- The natural sunlight that was experienced in the warmer months can have left its mark too on the face and neck with sunspots, and an increase in freckles and wrinkles, so Botox and laser removal of these unsightly spots also trend in the winter. This occurs especially in lighter-skinned individuals who love the beach and the outdoors. Once a tan disappears the age spots and wrinkles become more apparent.
- Spider veins can occur on the face and be very unsightly and this also remains a top priority in the winter as the lighter the skin becomes the more the spider veins show. These are also easily removed via many techniques.
- Many individuals swarm tanning booths and spas in the winter to maintain a healthy and youthful glow, but there are aesthetic procedures for the skin such as dermabrasion which can impart the glow sought by removing dead surface cells without damaging even more facial and body skin with too much tanning. Dermabrasion has a slight skin reddening effect that lasts only about a day or so and then the skin underneath shows through with a lustrous and new glow.
- Liposuction remains popular in the winter. The pockets of fat that refuse to move no matter how much exercise is done if always concerning. Clothing fits better on a toned body and with holidays this becomes extremely important. Liposuction is also used to remove what is called “turkey neck”. Turkey neck is the loose skin that droops with age under the neck area. Liposuction of fat that is creating turkey neck is a procedure sought by a large portion of the population globally.
- Fat injections after liposuction are common and popular. The fat deposits that are removed can be transferred to portions of one’s own body to plump sagging parts. Since it is part of an individual’s own body it is safe and effective and “kills two birds” with one stone, reducing fat in one portion of the body while plumping out other portions.
- Ultrasound procedures can also address turkey neck if it is not caused by fat deposits but just loose skin. If the skin is not all that lose some doctors provide a prescription for a drug that tightens skin, and a good aesthetician will make the right recommendations and not push a procedure. Mild turkey neck can respond well to newer drugs on the market that even a general practitioner can prescribe.
Caution is needed in all procedures even aesthetic ones that are popular.
Just because a procedure is deemed safe, it should be done by a licensed aesthetician with years of experience and training. The world has gotten used to aesthetic procedures and oftentimes individuals lose their caution when deciding upon procedures. The most extreme example of this type of lack of caution occurs in many countries, with the USA being one of them and is centered around “Botox parties.” These parties have groups of women getting together for Botox injections in areas of their choice, with many times champagne and snacks served. Alcohol should be avoided before any aesthetic procedure, and many under qualified individuals are the ones injecting Botox.
Especially around the lips and eyes, caution in injecting any substance must be used as the injection cannot be injected too far into the client’s skin, hitting a muscle or nerve. This can cause blindness if done around the eye area and can cause terrible outcomes in simple lip injections. Once a muscle or nerve is injected, necrosis can set in. Necrosis is the death of the skin because of lack of blood flow and negative outcomes can occur during “Botox parties.” The consumption of alcohol during these parties delays healing also, and these parties are highly discouraged for even these simple procedures.
A wrap-up on the top winter travel aesthetic treatment trends.
Hair removal remains popular as is attention to the complexion and obtaining a more youthful figure for holiday and travel dress appearances. Plumping of cheeks and lips is popular and the removal of turkey neck. Scars and spider veins on the face and chest as well as sunspot removal take priority. Caution in choosing an aesthetician or clinic is advised of course, as some procedures should not be performed on individuals with underlying conditions, or sensitivities. As mentioned, a bad injectable can cause serious problems, and skill is needed in all aesthetic procedures. Always go in for an initial consultation before proceeding with enhancements of any type.
