Why does skin radiance decrease again after treatment ?
Radiance obtained after treatment is not permanent because the factors responsible for a dull complexion can return over time. Skin also continues to renew itself, age and be exposed to external aggressors.
Rehydrated skin may gradually become dehydrated again. Dead cells may accumulate on the surface, while ultraviolet exposure promotes new pigmentation irregularities and contributes to photoageing. Smoking and certain environmental factors may also gradually impair skin appearance.
The duration of the result also depends on the action of the treatment performed. Improved hydration is generally more temporary than an effect on pigmentation or collagen remodelling.
Maintaining radiance therefore does not mean routinely repeating the same treatment. What is making the complexion dull again must be determined to address the relevant cause.
Must you wait until the complexion becomes dull again before repeating treatment ?
No. There is no need to wait until the complexion has completely lost its radiance before repeating treatment, but sessions should also not be repeated routinely while the result is still present.
Some treatments follow a protocol comprising several initial sessions. Once this first phase is complete, maintenance sessions may be spaced out and scheduled according to skin changes and persistence of the result.
Repeating treatment too frequently does not necessarily improve radiance. Some procedures, particularly exfoliation, may even irritate skin when performed excessively.
Maintenance frequency must therefore be adapted to the treatment performed, persistence of its effects and skin condition when a new session is considered.
How often can a peel be performed to maintain a luminous complexion ?
Peel frequency depends on depth. A superficial peel may be repeated more regularly, whereas a deeper peel requires longer intervals to allow complete skin recovery.
To gradually improve radiance, texture or certain superficial pigmentation, several very superficial or superficial peels may be performed at regular intervals. Timing depends on the acid used, its concentration and the skin's reaction after each session.
Skin condition also determines when a peel may be repeated. If redness, irritation or flaking persists, further exfoliation must be postponed until skin has recovered completely.
There is therefore no frequency valid for all peels. The deeper the treatment and the greater its recovery effects, the further apart sessions must be.
How often should mesotherapy be performed to maintain radiance ?
Facial mesotherapy is generally performed as a course of 4 to 6 sessions spaced approximately 15 days apart, then supplemented if necessary by a maintenance session approximately every 4 months.
Mesotherapy involves multiple superficial micro-injections, particularly of non-cross-linked hyaluronic acid. It is especially indicated when a dull complexion is associated with dehydration, reduced suppleness or fine lines giving skin a slightly wrinkled appearance.
After the initial course, maintenance frequency is adapted to changes in skin and persistence of the result. There is no need to shorten intervals if the radiance obtained persists.
If the complexion becomes dull because of pigmentation marks or pronounced photoageing, increasing session frequency does not provide an appropriate response. In this case, treatment directly addressing the cause of reduced radiance must be chosen.
How often should Skinbooster treatment be repeated ?
An initial Skinbooster protocol generally comprises two sessions spaced approximately one month apart. A maintenance session may then be performed at around 12 months, depending on the product used and changes in skin.
Skinboosters contain lightly cross-linked hyaluronic acid, which persists longer in tissues than the non-cross-linked hyaluronic acid used in mesotherapy. Their effect on hydration therefore lasts longer.
They are mainly used to improve hydration, skin suppleness and certain superficial fine lines associated with skin quality.
Sessions are therefore less frequent than mesotherapy. After the initial protocol, maintenance is adapted to persistence of the result rather than performed on a routine schedule.
How often should laser treatment be performed to preserve radiance ?
There is no single frequency for laser treatments. The number and spacing of sessions depend on the type of laser used and the skin change to be corrected.
A laser intended to reduce pigmentation marks does not follow the same protocol as a fractional laser used to improve skin texture and stimulate skin remodelling. Depending on the indication, treatment may involve several sessions or be limited to one session followed by reassessment a few months later.
The season and sun exposure must also be considered when scheduling sessions, particularly when treatment targets pigmentation marks.
Laser treatment should therefore not be performed at fixed intervals solely to preserve radiance. The need for a new session depends on skin changes and persistence or recurrence of the problem treated.
Can several treatments be alternated over the year ?
Yes. Several treatments may be alternated over the year when they address different causes of reduced radiance.
The same skin may be dehydrated and have sun spots or uneven texture. Treatment intended to improve hydration does not necessarily act on pigmentation. Likewise, pigmentation treatment does not correct dehydration.
It may therefore be relevant to use different techniques over the year, each for a specific indication. The aim is not to multiply treatments, but to choose the one corresponding to the problem present at the time of care.
This approach also avoids repeating treatment when the problem for which it was performed is no longer present.
Are more treatments needed in winter than in summer ?
No. More treatments are not necessary in winter, but skin needs and appropriate treatments may vary with the season.
In winter, cold and dry air in heated spaces promote dehydration. Skin may become drier, less supple and lose radiance, potentially justifying care more focused on hydration.
After summer, pigmentation marks associated with sun exposure may become more visible. Certain pigmentation and photoageing treatments may then be considered when sun exposure decreases.
In Geneva, the treatment schedule can therefore be adapted to skin condition, the season and each treatment's particular constraints rather than remain identical throughout the year.
Can you have too many radiance treatments ?
Yes. Overly frequent treatments, particularly those exfoliating or irritating skin, may impair the skin barrier and make skin redder, drier or more uneven.
This situation is particularly common when several exfoliants, peels or irritating ingredients are combined without allowing skin sufficient recovery time.
Burning, persistent redness, flaking or unusual sensitivity are not signs that a treatment is working more effectively. They may indicate irritation.
Constantly seeking greater radiance must not lead to overtreating skin.
Which daily skincare measures allow longer intervals between treatments ?
Regular sun protection, appropriate hydration and a routine that respects the skin barrier preserve results and allow longer intervals between certain treatments performed to improve radiance and skin quality.
Ultraviolet protection limits new pigmentation marks and photoageing. Hydration helps maintain skin suppleness and luminosity when reduced radiance is associated with dehydration.
Exfoliants, vitamin C or retinoids may also be useful according to skin type and the problem being treated. However, their frequency of use must be adapted to skin tolerance to avoid irritation.
Treatments performed in the practice do not replace daily skincare : repeated sun exposure or a routine continually impairing the skin barrier may promote recurrence of the signs being addressed.
How can you know when to repeat a radiance treatment ?
Treatment may be repeated when its effect diminishes and the initial problem returns, while respecting the recommended interval between two sessions.
Renewed dehydration, new pigmentation marks or increasingly uneven texture do not require the same treatment. For example, mesotherapy may be indicated if skin again lacks hydration, but is inappropriate if lost radiance is mainly associated with new pigmentation.
Session frequency therefore depends on three elements : current skin condition, persistence of previous treatment results and the waiting period before repeating the technique used.
In Geneva, medical assessment helps, in particular, adapt maintenance when several causes of a dull complexion coexist or different treatments need to be alternated. The aim is to treat each cause when it returns rather than routinely multiply sessions.
Article written by Dr Valeria Romano
Dr Valeria Romano supports each patient with a comprehensive approach to the aesthetics of the face, body and intimate areas, and to skin and hair quality. Every treatment is based on a personalised medical assessment.
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