The Best Treatments to have during the Colder Season: A Round-Up of Dr Christine's Favourite In-Clinic Treatments to Prepare the Skin for the Cold Months.

The Best Treatments to have during the Colder Season.

The Best Treatments to have during the Colder Season

As we enter the colder season and temperatures begin to change, so do the needs of our skin. The cold air, wind, lower humidity and central heating can cause our complexion to become dry, sensitive and dull. However, there are plenty of things we can do to help these concerns including switching up our home skincare regime as well as in-clinic treatments.

Award-winning Aesthetic Doctor, Dr Christine Or, round-ups below the best in-clinic treatments to have during the colder season to help our skin and restore hydration, support the skin barrier, as well as targeting concerns such as fine lines, pigmentation and dullness that may have been exacerbated over the summer.

The Best Treatments to have during the Colder Season: Chemical Peels

The colder months are an ideal time for chemical peels as there is less sun exposure and a reduced risk of post-treatment sensitivity or hyperpigmentation. Summer sun can lead to a build-up of dead skin and pigmentation, so having a peel in Autumn and Winter will help skin look and feel smoother, tighter and brighter after just one treatment.

Dr Christine recommends the Obagi Blue Peel Radiance which contains a unique blend of salicylic, glycolic and lactic acids to provide a gentle but effective facial chemical peel. It effectively exfoliates the uppermost damaged skin layers, leaving your skin refreshed, renewed and radiant with little to no downtime.

The Best Treatments to have during the Colder Season: Microneedling

With less risk of UV exposure post-treatment, the colder months are ideal to have Microneedling as the cooler weather provides the optimal healing environment. Microneedling works by creating tiny micro-injuries in the skin to stimulate collagen production and cellular renewal, which strengthens and tightens the skin.

Dr Christine advises that the optimum result is achieved over a course of treatments and over a period of months. Depending on the treatment indications a course of 3 treatments spaced 4-6 weeks apart is usually recommended. Most patients report a noticeable improvement after the first two weeks and report skin feels smoother, softer and looks fresher, but the real changes occur from about 12 weeks.

The Best Treatments to have during the Colder Season: Profhilo

Profhilo and other Skin Boosters are the perfect pre-winter pick-me-up, as they deliver hyaluronic acid deep into the skin to improve elasticity, hydration and radiance from within. Profhilo is an award-winning injectable hyaluronic acid which is unique because it flows under the skin, so it distributes to all areas to deeply hydrate the skin. In addition, it also stimulates collagen production in the skin leading to further improvement in skin quality, elasticity and firmness. Skin will feel smoother and regain a natural glow.

Dr Christine recommends two treatments, 4 weeks apart. The first to stimulate, the second to ‘boost’ and ensure longevity. In some cases, and depending on your initial skin quality, you may benefit from a third treatment. Results continue to improve over the next 4-6 weeks and last for approximately 6 months or so.

The Best Treatments to have during the Colder Season: Injectables

The colder months are an ideal time to have injectables such as anti-wrinkle injections and dermal fillers, as it allows time for them to settle before events, parties and the new year. Dr Christine recommends combining them with skincare treatments for a refreshed and youthful appearance.

Anti-wrinkle injections: Botulinum toxin is a naturally occurring protein which is a very safe and effective treatment to reduce expressive (dynamic) facial lines. The toxin blocks chemical messages from the nerve to the muscle so that the muscle stays in its resting state for a period of 8 to 12 weeks on average. This may be only a partial reduction in movement allowing some remaining movement or a full block in which case there is very little remaining muscle movement in the area-this depends on the amount administered and the location of the product placement. Treatment is tailored to your requirements.

Dermal fillers: Hyaluronic Acid is a naturally occurring sugar found in all skin and soft tissues throughout the body. It attracts and binds water in the skin, providing volume and hydration, but also "cushions" and supports collagen and elastin fibres and allows cells to communicate with each other. Hyaluronic Acid dermal fillers are injected into selected layers of face to subtly create volume and contour, instantly rejuvenating the face. Dermal fillers can be used to replace volume loss in the cheeks and midface to create a subtle lift, soften nose to mouth lines and lines around the mouth, as well as define, correct and enhance the lips and jawline.

The Best Treatments to have during the Colder Season: Medical Skincare

As well as in-clinic treatments, Dr Christine advises switching up your home skincare routine; Obagi Medical Prescription Skincare is the Gold Standard in treating skin problems such as sun damage and uneven skin pigmentation. It can be prescribed following a medical consultation with Dr Christine.

Over the years, your skin is exposed to a number of environmental stressors, which cause damage that can reach the deepest layers of your skin. Photodamage, caused by the sun's harmful rays, is the main cause of the fine lines, wrinkles and age spots that you may already see or you will eventually see on your face. Free radicals in the air are also constantly bombarding your skin creating damage.

The Obagi Nu-Derm System is a prescription -strength skin care system that can actually transform your skin at the cellular level. By addressing the signs of photodamage and restoring the healthy function of your skin cells, this system is clinically proven to result in younger- and healthier-looking skin.

Why Choose Dr Christine Medical Aesthetics?

If you are considering in-clinic treatments to repair and boost your skin during the colder months, book your consultation with Dr Christine Or to discuss a tailored plan to give you the beautiful and glowing complexion that you deserve.