Whether it is your wedding, a milestone birthday or a big celebration, you want your skin to look its best on the day, without any surprises. The secret is timing. Some treatments need months to build results, others need a couple of weeks to settle, and a few are best avoided close to the date. This guide gives a realistic timeline for planning treatments at The Aesthetics Table in South Liverpool.
Start with a consultation
The best first step is a skin consultation well ahead of your date, ideally six months or more if you have specific concerns such as acne, pigmentation or acne scarring. Your practitioner can assess your skin, discuss what is realistic and build a plan that works backwards from the day.
Six months or more before
This is the time for treatments that work gradually or need a course:
- Acne and acne scarring: controlling breakouts and improving texture takes time. See our acne treatment and acne scar treatment pages.
- Pigmentation and melasma: these usually need a gradual, careful approach. See pigmentation treatment.
- Laser hair removal: a course of six sessions spaced weeks apart takes several months. Read our guide to laser hair removal cost.
- Collagen-stimulating treatments such as Sculptra, which build gradually over months.
- Thread veins on the legs, if you plan to show them: sclerotherapy results develop over weeks to months.
- Medical-grade skincare: starting a consistent routine now gives your skin time to respond.
Three to four months before
- Skin quality injectables: Profhilo is usually given as two sessions about four weeks apart, with results building over the following weeks. Polynucleotides are also given as a course.
- Peels and resurfacing courses: a course of pH Formula resurfacing or nano needling can be spaced across these months.
- Medium-depth peels such as a TCA peel, which involve several days of visible peeling, should be done well in advance.
Six to eight weeks before
- Dermal filler: if you are considering filler, aim to have it at least four to six weeks before your date. Swelling and bruising usually settle within two weeks, and this leaves time for a review and any small adjustment. Read what to avoid after dermal filler.
- Anti-wrinkle injections: results usually develop over about two weeks after treatment. Having them four to six weeks before allows time for a review. They are prescription-only, so a face-to-face consultation is needed first.
Two to four weeks before
- Medical facials: a gentle medical facial can boost brightness and hydration. Choose one you have had before or one with little downtime.
- HD Brows: a trial a few weeks before and a final appointment about a week before the day works well. See HD Brows.
- LVL Lash Lift: results last several weeks, so booking one to two weeks before means your lashes are at their best on the day. See LVL Lash Lift.
The final week
Keep things simple. Stick to your usual skincare, stay hydrated, wear SPF and get as much sleep as you can. This is not the time to try a new treatment, new product or stronger peel, because there is no time to recover if your skin reacts.
What not to do last minute
- A first-ever filler or anti-wrinkle treatment in the days before
- A new or stronger peel, laser or resurfacing treatment
- Waxing or a new skincare product on the face the day before
- Squeezing spots, which can leave marks
Planning for the whole wedding party
If you are planning treatments for several people, book consultations early so everyone’s plans can be timed around the date. Each person still needs their own consultation, because suitability is assessed individually.
Frequently asked questions
How far in advance should I have filler before my wedding?
Ideally at least four to six weeks before, so any swelling or bruising has settled and there is time for a review.
Can I have a peel the week before?
It is best to avoid new or stronger peels in the final weeks. A gentle treatment your skin is used to may be fine, but this should be planned with your practitioner.
When should I start laser hair removal?
Ideally six months or more before, as a course is spaced several weeks apart.
Is it too late if my wedding is in a month?
Not at all. There is still time for a medical facial, brows and lashes, and possibly injectables if timed carefully. A consultation will help you prioritise.
Book your consultation
We are at Business First Centre, Goodlass Road, Liverpool L24 9HJ, with parking on site. Book online or call 0151 804 4207 to start planning.
This guide is general information and not a substitute for a personal consultation. Suitability and timing for any treatment are assessed individually.
