Which Treatments to Do (and Which to Avoid) After Summer Vacation

What are the skin needs for face and body in September?

"After vacation, when it's still warm, facial and body skin needs to recover the elasticity that light, air, sun, and salt water may have diminished," says Dr. Alice Sara Magri, maxillofacial surgeon on Professor Tremolada's team at Image Regenerative Clinic Milan. "Depending on individual cases and needs, it's necessary to consider the most appropriate strategy for replenishing hydration and restoring skin firmness."

Recommended Medical Aesthetic Treatments for Face and Body

"The basic post-vacation treatment is definitely HydraFacial," explains Dr. Magri. "This is a non-invasive advanced aesthetic method that acts as hydro-dermabrasion through a vacuum-effect handpiece: when passed over the face, it purifies and deeply cleanses while promoting cellular regeneration by stimulating fibroblasts, the cells responsible for collagen and elastin production."

The session lasts 35-45 minutes, and the result is immediately visible with more luminous, firm, and hydrated skin.

Regarding aesthetic medicine treatments, both non-photosensitizing but bio-stimulating peels, such as mandelic acid or PRX T33, and vitamin skin booster cycles are excellent for the face. Peels are applied or massaged, while skin boosters are injected across the entire face surface using very fine needles that deliver active ingredients deeply.

The session takes approximately 20-30 minutes, and post-vacation, a cycle of 3-5 treatments at 10-15 day intervals is recommended, followed by monthly maintenance sessions. Sun exposure should be avoided the day after all mentioned procedures.

For the body, the most indicated aesthetic treatment is lymphatic drainage and toning massages, with a cycle of at least five weekly sessions. Regarding aesthetic medicine, phlebotherapy with antioxidant substances is recommended, such as GSH or glutathione infusions - a powerful natural antioxidant that combats free radicals. The procedure takes about ten minutes, with no side effects or downtime.

Treatments to Avoid at Summer's End

Lasers and photosensitizing peels, such as glycolic acid treatments, are not recommended as sun exposure in the weeks following treatment can cause skin pigmentation. It's important to remember that sun exposure can occur even during normal outdoor daily activities.

Consultation by Dr. Alice Sara Magri, maxillofacial surgeon on Professor Tremolada's team at Image Regenerative Clinic Milan (www.istitutoimage.it)