Why winter is the best time to have energy-based treatments

Why winter is the best time to have energy-based treatments

Why winter is the best time to have energy-based treatments

Optimal skin rejuvenation can very much depend on when you choose to start treatment as well as which treatment you choose, and the winter months are widely regarded as an ideal time for energy-based aesthetic treatments. This is because winter provides ideal conditions for safe healing, optimal results and long-term skin improvement in skin health.

Energy-based aesthetic treatments also work progressively and those that stimulate collagen can take time for an improvement to be seen, usually over several weeks and months. Starting your energy-based treatments in the winer means that your skin will look firmer, smoother and more radiant by the spring season.

In this blog, award-winning Aesthetic Doctor and skin health specialist, Dr Christine Or explores what energy-based treatments are, their benefits and who they are suitable for.

What are energy-based aesthetic treatments?

Energy-based aesthetic treatments use clinically controlled energy such as radiofrequency or electromagnetic stimulation to target the deeper skin layers. They work by stimulating collagen and elastin, improving the texture of the skin and enhancing its overall health, without the need for surgery.

Dr Christine Or recommends the below energy-based aesthetic treatments to improve skin health and vitality:

Radiofrequency Microneedling

RF Microneedling is an advanced treatment combining both medical microneedling and radiofrequency to rejuvenate the skin by stimulating the body’s natural healing process to encourage collagen production in the dermis resulting in anti-ageing and skin tightening.

The radio-frequency energy is delivered through gold plated insulated needles allowing precise delivery to the dermis, heating the collagen fibres to 55°C-65°C. This causes contraction and trauma to the tissue and stimulates fibroblasts to produce more collagen and elastin which strengthens and tightens the skin.

EMface

EMface is the first and only needle-free procedure that simultaneously treats facial skin and muscles in just a 20-minute session. The treatment utilises the application of synchronized RF and HIFES technologies to stimulate facial skin, muscles and connective tissue. The result is less wrinkles and more lift, naturally. EMface Submentum can treat a double chin and EMface Eyes can treat the eye area to reduce eye bags and dark circles.

Why winter is the ideal season for energy-based treatments

The winter is an ideal time to have energy-based aesthetic treatments as it provides conditions for safe healing, optimal results and long-term skin improvement in skin health:

• Reduced UV exposure

After you have had an energy-based treatment, your skin can be more sensitive to UV light. Winter naturally brings lower UV levels and shorter daylight hours, so this reduced sun exposure minimises the risk of post-treatment pigmentation and allows the procedure to be performed more safely and effectively.

• Optimal healing conditions

The cooler temperatures in the winter months can help calm the skin after treatment, reducing redness, inflammation and swelling. This is particularly beneficial following treatments that help to stimulate collagen, where controlled inflammation forms part of the skin renewal process.

• Easy aftercare compliance

After having an energy-based treatment it is often advised to use sun protection, avoid intensive heat like saunas and sweating from exercise, as well as supporting the skin barrier with medical grade skincare, post-procedure. Many people find these aftercare guidelines much easier to follow during the winter months, which allows the skin to recover optimally.

The benefits of energy-based treatments

Energy-based treatments have many skin rejuvenation benefits including:

• Improved skin firmness and elasticity

• Smoother texture and refined pores

• Reduced fine lines and wrinkles

• Improvement of acne scars and uneven skin tone

• Long term collagen stimulation and improvements in skin health

Treatments such as RF microneedling are beneficial for the improvement of skin quality and texture, whilst EMface remodels and smooths skin by heating the dermis and increasing the levels of collagen and elastin fibers, as well as restoring and elevating facial tissues by selectively contracting muscles and increasing density and quality of muscle structure.

Who are energy-based treatments suitable for?

Energy-based treatments are suitable for those who prefer non-surgical and minimally invasive skin rejuvenation options to improve the quality of their skin rather than adding volume or changing their facial structure. Those people who are noticing early to moderate signs of ageing or who have acne scarring, enlarged pores or skin laxity, are ideal candidates for these types of treatment.

It is important to have a consultation with an aesthetic doctor or skin specialist to determine whether energy-based treatments are right for you, and they will be able to recommend a personalised treatment plan addressed to your specific skin goals or concerns.

Why Choose Dr. Christine Medical Aesthetics?

The winter season is the ideal time to begin your journey to optimal skin health and there are a range of energy-based treatments that can ensure your complexion looks and feels its best. Book your consultation with Dr Christine Or to discuss a tailored treatment plan this winter so your skin has the ideal environment to regenerate, strengthen and restore itself.