Countdown to Radiance: Your Festive Glow-Up Guide Starts Now

Dare we say the C word?... Yes, Christmas is fast approaching! While we’re still holding on to the last golden days of summer, it’s officially go time for festive season prep. You might not have pulled your winter coat out of the wardrobe just yet, but now is the perfect moment to start planning how you’ll look and feel your best this holiday season. This year, don’t just give presents…be the present. Step into the celebrations glowing with confidence and radiant, healthy skin.

Whether you’re booking in your favourite treatments or thinking of trying something new, our Christmas Countdown Glow Guide is here to help you plan ahead. Get ready to sparkle at every party, event, and gathering with just the right timing for each treatment.

Let the festive glow-up begin…

Anti-Wrinkle Injections 

Anti-wrinkle injections are a go-to for softening fine lines and crows feet, giving a refreshed, youthful look. If you’re a regular, you’ll know that results typically settle in around two weeks, so we recommend booking at least two weeks before your event. If it’s your first time, it’s best to allow 1 month before your event, giving your results time to fully develop and ensuring you feel comfortable with your refreshed appearance. If you need to come back for a review and top up this gives you a little extra time to get this sorted. The outcome? Smoother skin and a lifted, more rested look for party season.

Dermal Fillers

Dermal fillers are ideal for restoring volume, enhancing facial contours, or subtly plumping lips, perfect for those Christmas photos. We recommend allowing a minimum of four weeks before your event so the filler has time to settle and any swelling has resolved. If it’s your first time, aim for 4–8 weeks ahead so there’s plenty of time for healing and adjustments if needed. With fillers, you’ll enjoy natural-looking enhancement and definition that boosts your confidence for the season’s celebrations.

Microneedling

If smoother texture and radiant skin are on your Christmas wish list, microneedling is a fantastic option. This treatment stimulates collagen production, improving fine lines, enlarged pores, and overall skin tone. For a single treatment, we suggest booking it around 4 weeks before your event. If you’re planning a course of three, you’ll want to start 4 months ahead to enjoy the full results in time for December. The gradual improvement makes microneedling a brilliant option for luminous, revitalised skin.

IPL Skin Rejuvenation

Winter is an excellent time to begin IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) skin rejuvenation, especially if you’re concerned with pigmentation, redness, or uneven skin tone. As many patients need multiple treatments spaced four weeks apart, it’s best to start now to allow time for your course. Depending on your skin type, it may take around 2 weeks to start seeing visible improvements, making it an ideal treatment to begin now so your complexion looks clear, even, and glowing for the festive season.

Profhilo

If hydration and luminosity are your goals, Profhilo is a must-have in your party prep plan. This skin-boosting injectable works by stimulating collagen and elastin while deeply hydrating the skin for that enviable glow. For regular patients, we recommend sticking to your every four months maintenance, scheduling for a month before your event. If you’re starting Profhilo in preparation for Christmas, it’s best to begin at least 2 and a half months before your event to allow the two treatment sessions to work their magic. The result? Skin that looks plumper, smoother, and beautifully refreshed.

Structura

Structura is an advanced bioremodelling treatment designed to restore firmness and elasticity in the skin. Like Profhilo, this treatment works gradually over time. For best results, we recommend regular patients schedule their appointment at least one month before their event, and new patients allow a minimum of two and a half months in advance. This gives your skin the chance to respond, leaving you with a firmer, more youthful-looking complexion just in time for the festivities. It’s a subtle yet powerful way to boost skin quality before party season.

Polynucleotides

One of the many exciting new treatments in aesthetics, polynucleotides help regenerate the skin, improve elasticity, and restore vibrancy. For best results, an initial course is carried out every three weeks, so we recommend starting 3 months before and for regular patients we recommend 6 weeks before your event. This gives your skin plenty of time to renew, ensuring a fresher, more radiant look for December’s celebrations.

Cell Renew Facial

For that final touch of glow just before the party, our signature Cell Renew facial is the perfect choice. This treatment stimulates cell renewal and deeply revitalises the skin, leaving it radiant, refreshed and dewy. You can book this a week or two before your event for instant results. Many patients enjoy having regular monthly sessions in the lead-up to Christmas to maintain a consistently fresh complexion.

Luminate Facial

Our exclusive Luminate facial combines the benefits of Cell Renew with the advanced Nd:YAG laser for skin clarity, brightness, and a collagen boost. To make the most of this treatment, we suggest booking your first session a month before, followed by a top-up at least two weeks before your event. It’s an excellent way to tackle dullness and achieve that extra sparkle and plump for party season.

HIFU (High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound)

If lifting and tightening are on your mind, HIFU is a powerful collagen-stimulating treatment that gradually firms the skin over time. Because results develop slowly, it’s best to start around three months before your event. By December, you’ll notice subtle yet noticeable improvements in facial contours and skin firmness, great for feeling confident in all your festive photos.

EMSCULPT

Being party ready isn't just about amazing skin, it’s also about feeling great in your outfit. EMSCULPT is a body-contouring treatment that builds muscle through high-intensity electromagnetic stimulation. Results improve for up to three months after completing your course, so the best time to start is now. By Christmas, you’ll enjoy a more toned and sculpted silhouette.

The Bottom Line: Plan Ahead for Your Party Glow

The key to looking and feeling your best this Christmas is planning ahead. By combining treatments like injectables for smoothing, bioremodelling for skin quality, and facials for that last-minute glow, you’ll be prepared to sparkle at every event. Each treatment works on its own timeline, so booking now means you’ll have plenty of time to see the full benefits.

Ready to start your Christmas skin prep? Book your consultation at Lumière MediSpa Oxford today, and let’s create your personalised party-season glow plan.