Holiday Glow Guide: When to Schedule Your Favorite Med Spa Treatments

At Aegean Medical Spa, we understand that winter can be especially challenging for sensitive skin. Cold air, low humidity, and indoor heating often strip your skin of its natural moisture barrier, making it more prone to irritation and dryness. That’s why our team is dedicated to offering treatments specifically tailored for sensitive skin during the colder months, ensuring you can enjoy radiant, comfortable skin all season long.

Several med spa treatments are well-suited for sensitive skin during the winter, when dryness, redness, and irritation are more common. Dermaplaning offers a gentle, chemical-free exfoliation method that removes dead skin cells and fine facial hair, helping your skin better absorb hydrating products. When performed by a trained provider, it leaves the skin smoother and healthier-looking without causing unnecessary irritation, making it a great option for sensitive skin during colder months.

Facials are another excellent winter treatment, providing soothing ingredients that diminish redness and bolster the skin barrier, and restore essential moisture. For those seeking tightening benefits without aggressive procedures, Skin Tightening provides a comfortable, non-invasive way to stimulate collagen and improve skin firmness without disrupting the skin’s surface. Together, these gentle treatments help sensitive skin stay balanced, hydrated, and radiant throughout the winter season.

At Aegean Medical Spa, your skin’s health and comfort are our top priorities. Our experienced providers will consult with you to assess your skin’s needs and recommend the most suitable treatments and post-care products. We’ll also advise you on gentle cleansers, rich moisturizers, and protective routines to keep your skin healthy and glowing throughout the winter.

Several treatments we offer at Aegean Medical Spa can deliver quick, noticeable results when you’re aiming for a radiant holiday glow. Our facials, dermaplaning, and professional facial treatments are some of the fastest ways to brighten and refresh the skin. These services deeply cleanse, exfoliate, and hydrate, helping remove dullness and boosting radiance almost instantly. Even a simple glow-enhancing facial from our team can leave your complexion smoother and more luminous the same day.

We also provide options like Botox for clients seeking quick improvements in fine lines and expression wrinkles. When scheduled a few days in advance, Botox can soften lines and create a smoother, more youthful appearance in time for holiday events. Our non-invasive skin-tightening treatments offer a subtle lift with minimal downtime, making them perfect for last-minute enhancement. Combined with our personalized skincare recommendations and custom facials, we help you look polished, bright, and holiday-ready.

If you want visible results from treatments like liposuction, a breast lift, vaginal rejuvenation, fat transfer, or non-surgical skin tightening before the holidays, it’s important to plan several weeks to a few months ahead. Most clients begin seeing early changes within a few weeks, but the most refined results often appear closer to 8–12 weeks. Likewise, procedures like vaginal rejuvenation and skin tightening can deliver meaningful improvements, but they also work gradually as your tissues heal, tighten, and remodel over time.

Beginning early also ensures you can complete all recommended sessions if your treatment plan includes multiple appointments, especially for skin tightening or rejuvenation procedures. It allows your body to respond naturally and gives time for any post-treatment sensitivity or swelling to settle well before holiday events and photos. By scheduling in advance, you can move through recovery comfortably, follow pre- and post-care instructions, and step into the season feeling confident, refreshed, and ready to enjoy celebrations.

Our experienced team at Aegean Medical Spa will work with you to develop a customized treatment plan tailored to your goals and lifestyle. We take time to understand your concerns, explain your options clearly, and recommend treatments that align with your desired results. Throughout your journey, you’ll receive ongoing guidance and support to help you look and feel your best.

At Aegean Medical Spa, we understand that during the winter holidays, many of our clients notice their skin becomes dull and dry due to colder temperatures, indoor heating, and lower humidity. To help you maintain glowing, healthy skin all season long, our experts recommend incorporating several effective treatments into your skincare routine—many of which we offer right here at our New York office.

• Hydrating Cleansers & Moisturizers: Start with a gentle, hydrating cleanser to remove impurities without stripping your skin’s natural oils. Pair it with a quality moisturizer containing ingredients like hyaluronic acid, ceramides, or glycerin to replenish hydration and support your skin barrier. Choosing well-formulated products can help keep your skin smooth and nourished during cooler months.

• Facial Oils & Hydration Boosters: If your skin becomes especially dry, consider adding a facial oil or a hydrating serum to your daily routine. These products can be layered over your moisturizer to lock in hydration and enhance your skin’s natural glow, which is particularly helpful during harsh winter weather.

• Professional Exfoliation Options: Exfoliating regularly helps combat dullness by removing dead skin cells. In addition to at-home exfoliants, professional options can provide a deeper exfoliation. These treatments promote cell turnover and help reveal a brighter, more even complexion.

• Advanced Skin Treatments: To achieve a more noticeable refresh, advanced treatments such as hydrating facials, dermaplaning, or services similar to a Facial can deeply cleanse, exfoliate, and infuse the skin with moisture. These options provide an added boost when you’re looking to enhance your skin’s radiance.

• At-Home & Lifestyle Tips: Keeping your environment and habits supportive of your skin is just as important. Using a humidifier, drinking plenty of water, and maintaining a consistent skincare routine can help lock in moisture. And remember—sunscreen is still essential in winter, as UV exposure continues year-round.

If dryness or irritation persists, our medical team is here to help. Book a consultation with one of our specialists at Aegean Medical Spa to receive tailored skincare advice and discover the best treatments for your skin type. Let us be your partner in achieving radiant, healthy skin all winter long.

At Aegean Medical Spa, Dr. Angelo A. Tellis, MD, helps clients create a personalized “holiday glow” timeline by carefully assessing their skin needs, goals, and upcoming events. He begins with a detailed consultation to understand each client’s aesthetic priorities—whether they want smoother skin, a refreshed complexion, or subtle enhancements before holiday gatherings. Dr. Tellis uses this information to map out a safe, effective treatment schedule that delivers visible improvements while allowing enough time for healing and natural-looking results.

He guides clients through the ideal sequence of treatments, such as Botox, microneedling, or rejuvenating facials, spacing each service appropriately for maximum benefit. Dr. Tellis also provides clear recommendations on when to schedule touch-ups, how to maintain results at home, and which treatments offer the most glow with minimal downtime. His thoughtful, organized approach ensures every client steps into the season feeling confident, radiant, and ready for holiday photos and celebrations.

Contact us for more information or book a consultation online. We are conveniently located at 2111 Neuse Blvd, Suite J, New Bern, NC 28560. We serve clients from New Bern NC, Hymans NC, River Bend NC, Brices Creek NC, Fairfield Harbour NC, Neuse Forest NC, and surrounding areas.