If you’re in the process of wedding planning, you know how stressful it can be. From curating the perfect menu to locating the best decorations, brides-to-be are often overwhelmed with responsibilities.
In the midst of all this wedding prep chaos, it’s easy to forget one of the most important things you need to prepare—your skin.
If you want to feel amazing on your wedding day (or any other special event), it’s important to prepare your skin well in advance. With a few easy treatments, you can enhance your natural beauty and radiate confidence on your special day.
Ovation Med Spa is the premier clinic in Houston, offering customized treatment plans designed to address your unique concerns. If you’re ready to start your wedding skin prep in Houston, book an appointment today at Ovation Med Spa.
If you want to learn more, continue reading to discover the treatments that will have you glowing throughout your entire wedding journey—from the rehearsal dinner to your honeymoon.
Important tips
There are some crucial things to keep in mind before starting your wedding skin prep. In Houston, our skincare experts recommend reviewing the following tips before starting treatments.
1. Plan out your timeline
Timing is key when prepping your skin for a special event! Consider how much time you have until the big day, along with the downtime and potential side effects of treatment. You have enough stress to handle on your wedding day; the last thing you need to worry about is irritated skin or adverse reactions!
2. Start early
The earlier you start your wedding skin prep in Houston, the better. If you start a year in advance, we can get truly transformative results in the health and appearance of your skin. If you start 6 months in advance, we can achieve significant results. If you don’t start prepping until one or two months before your event, you will have fewer treatment options and fewer opportunities to make real, long-lasting improvements to your skin.
3. Treat all visible skin
When planning your wedding skin prep, don’t forget about your neck and décolletage (especially if you’re wearing a low-cut dress). Improving the look of these small areas can make a big difference in your overall appearance. We offer several lasers, facials, and tightening treatments for use on the chest and neck.
4. What to avoid
If you are within a month of your event, we recommend staying away from treatments that use needles. While injectables offer incredible results, they also come with a risk of temporary bruising. We know how important it is that you look your best when walking down the aisle, so we recommend steering clear of needles if you are within 3 to 4 weeks of the big day.
This becomes especially important if you are new to injectables. When it’s a month before your wedding, it is simply not the time to experiment with fillers for the first time!
5. Protect your skin between treatments
In-clinic treatments are only part of the equation. If you don’t maintain good skin care at home, your results will quickly start to fade. It’s crucial to wear sunscreen and use sun protection (hats, umbrellas, etc) when in direct sunlight.
It’s also important to stay hydrated during your wedding skin prep. In Houston, it’s no secret that we get a lot of sun exposure throughout the year. In addition to proper skin protection, you need to keep your skin hydrated by drinking plenty of water and using a moisturizer daily.
6. Skincare shouldn’t stop after your wedding
Just because your wedding is over doesn’t mean your skincare is. If you want to maintain your results long after you say “I do”, it’s important to follow up with maintenance treatments.
We offer a membership program to help you maintain your look. We have 4 membership tiers that give you instant access to free treatments along with discounts on skincare products and services. Get ready to save money and get the most out of your treatment with our membership rewards!
The best treatments for wedding prep in Houston
Now that we’ve reviewed the dos and don’ts of wedding skin prep, let’s dive into the treatments we most recommend to clients in the preparation phase.
Facials
If it’s crunch time and you’re looking for a treatment to instantly brighten your skin, facials are the way to go. We recommend scheduling facials and facial cleanings 1 to 2 weeks before your event.
DiamondGlow
DiamondGlow facials are the perfect way to cleanse, brighten, and restore healthy skin. Using the patented 3-in-1 DiamonGlow system, we simultaneously remove pollutants from your pores, exfoliate the outer layer of your skin, and deliver a customized serum based on your skin’s needs.
There is no downtime after DiamondGlow treatments, so it’s a great option for brides looking for an instant glow-up. That said, just to be safe, we recommend booking your appointment at least one week prior to your event to allow time for any mild redness or irritation to resolve. Your skin needs time to reap the benefits of treatment!
HydraFacial
Our HydraFacial is a gentle yet effective way to revive and rejuvenate your skin. This multi-step facial combines cleansing, extraction, and hydration to improve the overall health and appearance of your skin.
Whether you want to treat fine lines and wrinkles, enlarged pores, or skin texture/tone, Hydrafacials are one of the most popular treatments for wedding skin prep in Houston. Like DiamondGlow, we recommend scheduling your HydraFacial at least one week before the big day.
Lasers
If you have more time to prepare for your event, laser skin resurfacing offers drastic results.
BBL laser
Forever Young BBL in Houston can help you achieve smooth, youthful, and glowing skin. Using the power of broad-spectrum light energy, BBL targets imperfections deep within the skin. This light energy stimulates new collagen production to reduce hyperpigmentation and improve the skin’s texture and tone.
It’s best to get a BBL laser treatment when you aren’t out in the sun. After treatment, your skin will be more sensitive and susceptible to damage from UV rays. You can start your BBL laser wedding skin prep in Houston 12 months to 4 months before the event.
MOXI laser
Our MOXI laser is a gentle laser that treats sun damage and corrects uneven texture and tone. This laser is safe for all skin types at any time of year. If you are new to laser treatments or looking for a more gentle treatment, our Moxi laser in Houston might be your perfect fit.
We recommend a series of 3 MOXI treatments spaced out 3 to 4 weeks apart for the best results. You’ll want to start this series about 6 months prior to your big day.
Injectables
If you want to treat worry lines, lip lines, or simply plump up your pout, dermal filler is a great way to restore facial volume. But as we mentioned before, you’ll want to get treatment at least 2 months before your event due to the risk of bruising. Dermal filler results last anywhere from 6 months to 1 year, so you can get this treatment well in advance.
Related: Top 5 Questions to Ask Before Getting Dermal Fillers
Body Sculpting
How you feel about your body can significantly impact your confidence. If you want to reduce fat, lose weight, and/or build muscle, non-invasive body sculpting treatments can help you feel amazing in your dress (and honeymoon swimsuit)!
Coolsculpting
Coolsculpting is an FDA-cleared treatment that reduces fat by freezing (and destroying) fat cells beneath your skin. This procedure is non-invasive and doesn’t require any recovery time. Optimal results typically appear 2 to 3 months after treatment, so you’ll want to start Coolsculpting with plenty of time before your event.
EmSculpt NEO
EmSculpt NEO is a revolutionary device that helps reduce fat and build muscle. Using high-intensity electromagnetic energy and radiofrequency energy, the device stimulates thousands of muscle contractions in a single session. These contractions are deep—they can reach muscles you can’t target with traditional exercise.
As your body experiences these muscle contractions, it begins to break down fat. Heat energy speeds up this process, resulting in significant fat reduction in a short period of time. We recommend clients receive 4 to 6 treatments spaced out a week apart.
The most dramatic results will appear 2 to 3 weeks after your last treatment session, so you’ll want to start EmSculpt at least 3 months before your event.
Semaglutide weight loss program
If you have 6 months (or more) to prepare for your next event and want to shed some pounds in the meantime, we offer medical weight loss in Houston. Our 120-day weight loss program involves weekly Semaglutide injections combined with healthy eating and exercise to help you achieve noticeable results in a matter of months!
If you want to enhance your results, we offer an extension to our 120-day program. Get ready to feel better than ever before!
Visit Ovation Med Spa for wedding skin prep in Houston
If you want to glow at your upcoming event, request an in-person consultation or use our treatment planning tool. We can’t wait to help you feel amazing on your special day!