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The Ultimate Christmas Glow-Up: Your Step-by-Step Beauty Guide to Shine Through the Festivities

by Khadija Husain

20 Nov 2024

beauty

As the holiday season draws near, the excitement of glamorous soirées, indulgent feasts, and festive gatherings fills the air. The season of celebration and connection is truly magical, but for many, it can also be a time when skin, energy, and overall radiance begin to feel the effects of late nights, rich diets, and busy schedules. The good news is that you don’t have to sacrifice your glow to enjoy every moment. Dr. Maurizio Viel, the celebrated plastic surgeon at Cornerstone Clinic, has curated a step-by-step beauty guide to help you maintain your radiance and energy as you prepare for the ultimate Christmas glow-up.

Let’s take a look at how to prep your skin and body in the weeks leading up to the festive season.


4 Weeks to Go: Building Your Foundation


It’s four weeks before Christmas, and this is the perfect time to start laying the foundation for your festive glow. If you’re looking to achieve flawless skin that can withstand the stress of the season, Dr. Viel recommends beginning with skin-boosting treatments like NCTF. This unique blend of 50 active ingredients—think vitamins, amino acids, minerals, and antioxidants—works deep within your skin to stimulate collagen and elastin production. The results? A more youthful complexion that stands strong against the pressures of indulgent meals, late nights, and the demanding festive lifestyle.


Alternatively, if you’re aiming to smooth out texture and tone while boosting your skin’s overall elasticity, multi-frax laser rejuvenation is another excellent option. These treatments work together to rejuvenate and prepare your skin for the festivities, ensuring that you’ll glow all season long. These early treatments create a solid foundation for your skin, helping it look its best no matter how hectic things get.


3 Weeks to Go: Subtle Enhancements


As you get closer to the big day, it’s time to refine your look. Three weeks before Christmas is the perfect window to book touch-ups for Botox or fillers, if they’re part of your beauty routine. Dr. Viel advises taking a “less is more” approach. “We can always add more, but it’s hard to take away,” he explains. With the holiday season just around the corner, this timeline gives your plastic surgeon ample time to make any necessary adjustments, ensuring that your enhancements look natural and fresh.


At this stage, precision is key. This is not the time for dramatic changes—rather, it’s about refining your look with subtle touches that highlight your natural features. That way, by the time Christmas arrives, you’ll have a refreshed, rejuvenated appearance that still feels like you.


2 Weeks to Go: A Revival for Your Glow


Two weeks before Christmas, your skin may begin to feel the effects of the season’s festivities. The heavy makeup, rich meals, and late nights can leave your complexion looking a little tired. This is the perfect time for a medical facial. By this point, you’ve been attending holiday events, perhaps even with multiple layers of makeup, and your skin is in need of some serious TLC. A deep cleanse that unclogs your pores and rejuvenates your skin is essential.


Dr. Viel underscores the importance of hydration: “Our therapists are trained to give facials with real results that last.” After a medical facial, your skin will not only feel revitalized, but it will also have that healthy, luminous glow that carries you through every celebration. This step ensures that your skin looks refreshed, with an added radiance that will last throughout all the festive occasions to come.


1 Week to Go: Boost Your Energy


At this stage, the demands of the season are in full swing. You’ve likely been invited to countless pre-Christmas events, and with family and friends coming into town, the last thing you want is to feel exhausted. To recharge your body and get a quick energy boost, Dr. Viel recommends opting for an NAD Drip.


By the time the final week before Christmas rolls around, it’s easy to feel drained from all the hustle and bustle. The NAD Drip treatment is a quick, powerful therapy designed to combat exhaustion and restore your energy levels. Whether you’re hosting family or attending back-to-back events, this treatment will leave you feeling revitalized and ready to take on whatever the holiday season has in store.


Staying energized is crucial, and the NAD Drip ensures that you’ll have the stamina to enjoy every celebration without feeling fatigued. Plus, it will keep you looking vibrant, from one festive gathering to the next.


What Dr. Maurizio Viel offers isn’t just a beauty regimen—it’s a festive survival guide designed to help you look and feel your best through every celebration. By following this timeline, you’ll ensure that your skin stays glowing, your body stays energized, and you remain vibrant through every holiday event.


With the right treatments, your skin will tell a story of radiance, your energy will remain unstoppable, and your celebrations will be as dazzling as you are. After all, the holidays are meant to be enjoyed in full, with the confidence and vitality to embrace every moment. This Christmas, let your beauty shine through—inside and out.


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