Book These Five Cosmetic Procedures During the Summer

It’s finally summertime, the perfect weather to go out on vacation, host barbecues, and have picnics. If you're more adventurous, the outdoor season presents a golden opportunity to keep yourself active with sports activities like hiking, biking, and fishing.  

Broadly speaking, the activities we enjoy during the warm season are out in the open sun. While sun exposure is good for you, when in excess, it can lead to harmful consequences, like burns, heat rashes, and in some cases, melasma. 

As any dermatology will tell you, you need to be on top of your sunscreen game during this time. At the same time, seeking dermatology treatment that causes sensitivity to sunlight or hyperpigmentation during the summer months is considered a bad idea. Even with shade, the prolonged sun exposure may cause more harm than good. 

But should you steer clear of all cosmetic treatments? Absolutely not. That said, which cosmetic procedures are considered safe? Find out in this blog. 

Here are five treatments that doctors say are totally fine to do during the summer. 

1. Microneedling 

Thinking of treating yourself to microneedling therapy? “Microneedling involves the use of tiny needles to create microscopic injuries to the skin, stimulating collagen production,” says Dr. Edward S. Gronka of Advanced Aesthetics Plastic Surgery Center.  It's perfectly fine to book a microneedling appointment during the summer. 

Why? 

Microneedling doesn’t expose the deeper layers of the skin to UV rays, and given the fact that it is not a light-based treatment, there is no risk of hyperpigmentation as melanocyte cells are not being stimulated. 

However, like any other medical procedure, it has side effects. They include redness, swelling, tenderness and bruising. On a positive note, these subside after a day or two. 

2. Aquagold

Scheduling your summertime aquagold appointment is in order. During this session, tiny needles deliver microdoses of botulinum toxin and/or hyaluronic acid into the superficial layers of the skin, achieving increased radiance, plumpness and smoothness. The downtime is only a few hours, and while your dermatologist will advise avoiding direct sunlight, it won't be anything more than what you are used to.

3. Clear + Brilliant 

Laser treatments are generally a no-no during the summer time, but Clear + Brilliant is a good exception because compared to other treatments, it is noninvasive and mild. This laser therapy doesn’t cause any injury to the epidermis, meaning there is no risk of hyperpigmentation. With only a day or two of downtime, you are perfectly fine booking a summer appointment. You will see the results after a series of procedures, so it’s best to be diligent with sunscreen application for the initial couple weeks. 

4. Ultherapy/Software

According to dermatology experts, skin tightening treatments such as Ultherpy or Software are safe to do during the summer because they do not break the skin or stimulate pigmentation cells. Ultrasound energy is delivered to the deepest layers of the skin, stimulating collagen production and tightening. 

5. Emsculpt Neo 

Emsculpt Neo is a non-invasive body contouring treatment that you can opt for all year round, including the summer months. It uses radiofrequency heating and high intensity focused electromagnetic energy to burn fat cells and build muscle. While making your summer calendar, it’s best to note that a minimum of four sessions, scheduled a week apart, is ideal to begin seeing results.