AESTHETIC TREATMENTS TO CONSIDER BEFORE THE WEDDING

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Aesthetic treatments for a
beautiful wedding

A wedding day remains engraved in the heart and captured in photographs and videos. This magical family occasion is often accompanied by stress and physical changes (weight loss or gain, dull and dry skin, a tired appearance).
Couples want to look and feel their best for the day and honeymoon, so increasing numbers turn to aesthetic medicine.
These treatments help the bride and groom achieve radiant skin, a sculpted body and a rejuvenated face.
Procedures should be planned in advance to maximise results and minimise risks.

Contents

Aesthetic treatments for a
beautiful wedding
Skincare
Body care
Facial care
Hand beauty

Skincare

Different treatments may be offered according to each patient's individual needs and medical assessment. Brides-to-be most often seek light, gentle facial care to reveal luminous, fresh and natural skin.
The Skin Restore and Skin Prevent protocols are particularly suitable : they provide a healthy glow, gently cleanse and exfoliate the skin, deeply hydrate and improve imperfections. They suit even sensitive skin and provide ideal pre-wedding radiance.
They provide :

A radiant complexion : Hydrafacial provides deep cleansing, controlled exfoliation and optimised hydration for immediate luminosity. A superficial peel refines skin texture, evens the surface and adds visible clarity, leaving skin smooth and radiant.
Rejuvenation and firmness : PRP stimulates tissue regeneration using the patient's platelets, improving skin quality and reducing wrinkles. Sculptra increases skin density and firmness by naturally stimulating collagen production for gradual, harmonious results.
Hydration and suppleness : Skinboosters provide deep hydration through hyaluronic acid and improve skin quality and suppleness, making the skin smoother, plumper and more radiant.
Correcting imperfections : mesotherapy nourishes the skin through injections of vitamins and revitalising ingredients, improving radiance and reducing uneven pigmentation. The PRX-T33 peel refines texture and brightens the complexion without social downtime.
Reducing imperfections and improving skin quality : fractional ablative laser smooths the skin, reduces imperfections and intensely stimulates collagen production for firmer, visibly rejuvenated skin.

Mesotherapy

The results of these vitamin and nutrient injections are :

Improved skin quality and elasticity : by stimulating collagen and elastin production, mesotherapy makes skin smoother and more even, making wedding-day makeup application easier.
Radiance and luminosity : the injected nutrients revive the skin's natural glow, making it radiant and luminous, perfect for wedding photographs.
Fewer imperfections.
Improved skin hydration.
Reduced wrinkles and fine lines.
A more even complexion.
Rejuvenation : by promoting cell regeneration, this treatment gives the skin a younger, revitalised appearance.

When should treatment begin and how often ?
For optimal results, sessions should begin approximately 3 to 4 months before the wedding, at a frequency of 1 to 2 sessions per month.

Superficial peel

The benefits of this gentle exfoliation are :

Removal of dead cells.
Reduced imperfections : fine lines and dark spots.
A radiant complexion : superficial peels remove dead skin cells, revealing a brighter, more radiant complexion perfect for wedding photographs.
Improved skin quality : by smoothing the surface, superficial peels reduce irregularities and minor imperfections for soft, even skin.
Stimulation of cell renewal and collagen production : superficial peels promote cell renewal, improve natural skin regeneration and stimulate collagen production for firmer, more elastic skin.
Ideal makeup preparation : by improving skin quality and radiance, these peels create a perfect base for flawless makeup.

When should treatment begin and how often ?
Starting approximately 2 months before the wedding, with sessions twice monthly, is recommended.

PRP

Injections of blood platelets (from the patient) and their growth factors are recommended to :

Improve skin elasticity.
Accelerate healing and tissue repair.
Achieve natural, overall skin rejuvenation : platelets and growth factors from the patient's blood stimulate collagen and elastin production, making skin firmer and more elastic.
Improve skin quality : this treatment smooths fine lines for smoother, more even skin.
Reduce pores and imperfections : PRP can help minimise pores and improve overall skin appearance.
Restore radiance and luminosity : by stimulating cell regeneration, PRP revives the skin's natural glow for a fresh, radiant and luminous complexion.

When should treatment begin and how often ?
PRP sessions should begin approximately 3 to 4 months before the wedding, at a frequency of 1 session per month.

Skinboosters

These hyaluronic acid injections, designed specifically for the skin, offer the following benefits :

Improved skin elasticity and firmness.
Reduced fine lines : skin becomes soft and even, supporting makeup application.
A radiant, refreshing effect.
Intense, lasting hydration : hyaluronic acid is injected directly into the skin to provide deep hydration.
Natural radiance : by hydrating from within, Skinboosters revive the complexion's natural glow for a radiant, healthy appearance.
A revitalising effect : Skinboosters stimulate collagen production and improve skin firmness and tone for a visibly rejuvenated face.

When should treatment begin and how often ?
For the best results, 2 sessions spaced 2 to 4 weeks apart are recommended, beginning approximately 3 months before the wedding.

Fractional laser

Dr Romano uses the latest-generation Erbium laser (CO2 and erbium lasers provide the same results, but recovery after erbium laser is much lighter).
The benefits are :

Improved skin density and firmness.
Reduced wrinkles, acne scars, dark spots and pigmentation.
Stimulation of collagen production.
A radiance boost and increased skin density.
Reduced pore size.
Fewer imperfections : skin becomes more even.
Overall rejuvenation.

When should treatment begin and how often ?
Final results appear 3 to 6 months after the session. A course of 1 to 3 sessions is recommended according to the indication. The final session should take place 3 months before the wedding. Sessions must be spaced 2 months apart.

Sculptra

These collagen-stimulating injections aim to provide :

Improved skin hydration and firmness
Wrinkle reduction.
Natural volume restoration.
Stimulation of collagen production : unlike fillers, Sculptra gradually increases skin density and improves firmness and elasticity.

Results are natural and gradual, developing over the weeks. The improvement is natural and subtle, ideal for the wedding day.

When should treatment begin and how often ?
Final results appear 3 months after the session.
One vial is injected across the whole face 3 months before the wedding.

Hydrafacial

This patented cleansing, exfoliating and hydrating protocol provides the following results :

A luminous, radiant complexion : Hydrafacial deeply cleanses the skin, removing dead cells and impurities.
Intense hydration : the treatment infuses hydrating, nourishing serums into the skin, maintaining optimal hydration and a fresh, plump appearance.
Fewer imperfections : reduced pore size and blackheads, and less pigmentation for more even skin.
Ideal skin preparation for makeup : by improving hydration, this treatment creates an ideal base for makeup application and wear.

When should treatment begin and how often ?
For optimal results, sessions should begin approximately 3 to 4 months before the wedding, at a frequency of 1 session per month. This hydrating facial is often combined with a PRX-T33 peel during the same session.
The final session should ideally take place one week before the wedding.

PRX-T33

This biorevitalising peel can be performed even during sunny periods because it does not cause exfoliation. Results include :

An immediate lifting effect : the effect is visible immediately after treatment because the skin is firmer and more toned.
Reduced fine lines : the treatment softens fine lines for smoother, rejuvenated skin, ideal for wedding photographs.
Radiance and luminosity : PRX-T33 stimulates cell regeneration and improves skin quality.
Deep hydration : its moisturising properties help maintain optimal hydration, leaving skin soft and supple.

When should treatment begin and how often ?
For optimal results, sessions should begin 3 to 4 months before the wedding, at a frequency of 1 session per month. This gentle facial treatment is often combined with Hydrafacial during the same session.
The final session should ideally take place one week before the wedding.

Body care

Aesthetic medicine treatments for the body help couples feel more confident on their wedding day.
The benefits are :

A slimmer silhouette : treatments such as cryolipolysis target and reduce stubborn fat deposits and sculpt the silhouette.

Radiant skin : body peels exfoliate and revitalise skin, removing dead cells. The skin becomes soft, smooth and luminous, ideal for dresses revealing the shoulders, back or legs.

Self-confidence : treatments such as botulinum toxin for primary axillary sweating (hyperhidrosis) provide greater comfort to fully enjoy this memorable day.

Reshaping body volumes and contours : treatments such as Sculptra, particularly for buttock injections, restore volume and redefine curves for a more harmonious, shapely and naturally enhanced silhouette.

Peels for body skin

Gentle body exfoliation with a peel offers the following benefits :

Fewer skin imperfections.
Skin hydration and firming.
Improved skin quality : skin becomes soft and even.
Radiance : by removing dead cells, peels make skin brighter and more radiant.
Stimulation of cell renewal : peels promote cell regeneration for firmer, more elastic skin.

When should treatment begin and how often ?
Starting approximately 3 months before the wedding, with sessions twice monthly, is recommended.

Botulinum toxin for primary axillary sweating

By acting directly on the sweat glands, botulinum toxin significantly reduces underarm sweating. It effectively limits moisture and clothing marks, providing greater comfort and confidence.

When should treatment begin ?
The session is recommended one month before the wedding, with a touch-up two weeks later, or fifteen days before the wedding.

Cryolipolysis

This cold-based slimming treatment provides visible results without surgery, acting as a form of noninvasive liposuction.
Its benefits include : targeted fat reduction, improved body contours, a slimmer silhouette and body reshaping.
This slimming treatment helps : reduce localised fat, sculpt the silhouette and remove love handles and other unwanted bulges.

When should treatment begin and how often ?
The number of sessions ranges from 1 to 3, depending on the size of the fat bulge being treated.
Sessions must be spaced 1 month apart.
Final results appear 3 months after a session. For optimal results, the final session should therefore take place 3 months before the wedding.

Facial care

The most appropriate time to begin botulinum toxin and hyaluronic acid injections is approximately six months before the wedding. This allows time to adjust the treatment plan, respect the skin's biological timelines and achieve a harmonious, entirely natural result.

To determine precisely how much product is needed.
To discuss the desired result and the patient's feelings, and refine any adjustments;
To see the final result before the wedding day.

The final injections should ideally take place three to four weeks before the big day, allowing any minor bruises to disappear and results to fully settle.

Botulinum toxin injections treat forehead lines, frown lines and crow's feet.
A double chin, if present, is treated with cryolipolysis three months before the wedding.
Hyaluronic acid is used for :

Facial enhancement : feminisation and masculinisation, facial slimming, MD Codes.

Facial beautiPHIcation : jawline contouring, medical rhinoplasty and medical profile reshaping.

Creating or restoring volume : cheekbones, lips, chin and temples.

Treating wrinkles : particularly the nasolabial fold and marionette lines.

Treating a tired-looking face : dark circles, jowls and facial laxity using the medical lift technique.
Facial hydration : Skinboosters and the lip gloss effect (a lip hydration technique).

Hand beauty

The hands attract attention on a wedding day yet are often neglected. They may reveal ageing signs such as wrinkles, volume loss and dark spots.
Medical aesthetic treatments bring this area into harmony with the rest : younger, smoother and more luminous hands that complement the bride's appearance and build confidence.
Hyaluronic acid injections are the reference treatment for restoring youthful vitality to the hands. They replace lost volume, soften overly visible veins and tendons, and increase skin density for a plumper, more even appearance. The treatment deeply hydrates, improves skin quality and reduces fine lines, leaving skin revitalised, more supple and radiant.
Treatment is recommended approximately one month before the wedding to allow the product to settle harmoniously and any bruising to disappear. On the day, the hands will look beautiful, smooth and radiant, complementing the bride's elegance.

WHAT THE STUDIES SAY

A medical review on moisturisers describes their role in maintaining hydration and protecting the skin barrier. Skincare suited to skin type can improve suppleness, softness and comfort. These data highlight the value of a regular moisturising routine to prepare the skin before a wedding. However, this publication concerns skincare, particularly for dryness or dermatitis. It does not assess a specific pre-wedding skin preparation protocol.

Source: Purnamawati et al., Clinical Medicine & Research, 2017.

The scientific review ‘Skin anti-aging strategies’ presents different approaches to preventing and treating skin ageing, including daily skincare and medical treatments. It describes techniques intended to reduce fine lines, improve skin texture and stimulate collagen remodelling. Some results develop gradually, which justifies planning treatments ahead of an important event such as a wedding. However, this review cannot define a precise timeframe applicable to all treatments.

Source: Ganceviciene et al., Dermato-Endocrinology, 2012.

The American Academy of Dermatology recommends daily moisturising, gentle cleansing and regular sun protection to protect the skin and limit premature ageing. It notes that a dermatology consultation allows discussion of suitable treatments to improve complexion and reduce wrinkles. These recommendations can guide gradual, personalised skin preparation before a wedding. However, they are general recommendations, rather than a clinical study assessing treatment effectiveness in this setting.

Source: American Academy of Dermatology, recommandations de soins cutanés.

Which facial treatment should you have before a wedding ?

For a radiant complexion on the day, choose hydrating treatments, gentle peels to refine texture and revitalising care. An appropriate routine combining cleansing, exfoliation and hydration is essential.

Which aesthetic medicine treatments are recommended to look my best on my wedding day ?

Hyaluronic acid injections to plump the face, botulinum toxin injections to smooth expression lines, peels to even out the complexion, and mesotherapy to hydrate and revitalise the skin are effective options.

How far before the wedding should I plan treatments such as peels or injections ?

Light peels should be planned 4 to 6 weeks before the wedding. Botulinum toxin or hyaluronic acid injections should take place at least 1 to 2 months beforehand for a perfect result.

Can men also benefit from aesthetic treatments before a wedding ?

Yes, men can choose facials, gentle peels, subtle injections or hydrating treatments for a fresh, rested complexion.

Which treatments reduce stress and signs of fatigue before a wedding ?

Mesotherapy, drainage massage and relaxing salon treatments are ideal for relaxing facial features and revitalising the skin. Good hydration and rest are also essential.

Which treatments are recommended to prepare the skin for wedding makeup ?

Deep cleansing, gentle exfoliation and intense hydration are essential to smooth the skin and improve makeup wear. An appropriate makeup primer completes the preparation.