Get Summer-Ready: Top Med Spa Treatments for Byron Center Clients Bengtson Center for Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery

Summer asks a lot of you. There are weekends on Lake Michigan, weddings, graduation celebrations, reunions, picnics, hiking adventures, pool parties and more time outdoors between Memorial Day and Labor Day than the rest of the year combined.

It makes sense that this is when many of us are thinking about a treatment or two. But while many options fit well into the warmer months, a few are better left until fall.

Here's an overview of which is which, so you can plan with confidence.

What Makes an Aesthetic Treatment Good for Summer?

Summer means stronger UV exposure, increased heat, higher humidity and more time spent outdoors. All of this affects how your skin heals and how it responds to aesthetic treatments.

When we're deciding what to recommend for you at this time of year, we're weighing a handful of practical considerations. A summer-friendly aesthetic treatment generally checks these boxes:

• There is no significant sun sensitivity afterward
• If there is sun sensitivity, it is mild enough to manage with SPF and basic sun avoidance
• It requires little to no downtime that would interfere with travel, events or outside activities
• There is a low risk of dark spots developing if treated skin is exposed to sun
• Heat and humidity will not make the recovery period uncomfortable or compromise the results

The good news is that plenty of treatments meet these criteria. For the ones that don't, your provider can recommend a longer-term treatment plan that builds towards those treatments in the fall and winter.

Is It Okay to Get Laser Treatments in the Summer?

The recommendation that laser treatments be avoided in summertime is outdated.

Some of that caution made sense years ago, when the available technology was less forgiving, but many modern laser and light treatments are designed with year-round use in mind. They can be used in summer as long as your provider chooses the right protocol and you commit to caring for your skin properly before and after the treatment.

To ensure a laser or light treatment is safe for your summer skin:

• Notify your licensed medical aesthetician if you have any upcoming vacations or outdoor events
• Limit the time you spend outside in direct sunlight (gardening, exercise, dog walks, pool parties, etc.)
• Wear sunscreen daily (at least SPF 30) and reapply it every hour or two
• Use physical protection (like hats and UV-blocking clothing) if you'll be outdoors
• Be prepared to reschedule your treatment if you have recently tanned
• Follow your provider's aftercare instructions closely to reduce the chance of complications

In the treatment room, the Symmetry team will:

• Inquire about your daily sun exposure, SPF use, outdoor activities, upcoming vacations and other relevant factors to determine whether a summer laser treatment is appropriate for you
• Choose a technology that can be calibrated for summer use
• Select the appropriate device settings based on your skin type and recent sun exposure
• Evaluate your skin for recent sun exposure and postpone the treatment if needed
• Provide pre-treatment and post-treatment instructions to prepare your skin and minimize the risk of complications

With all of these things in place, we can administer laser treatments in summer without compromising on your safety or results.

The Summer All-Stars You Can Book in Byron Center Right Now

Neurotoxins

Options: Botox®, Dysport®, Daxxify®

Wrinkle-relaxing injectables are the easiest "yes" of the season. There's no sun restriction and no recovery to speak of, so you can treat your lines on a Tuesday and be at a barbecue that weekend without anyone being the wiser.

Dermal Fillers

Options: Juvéderm®, Restylane®, RHA®

Like neurotoxins, hyaluronic acid dermal fillers require no sun restriction or meaningful downtime. Summer is a perfectly comfortable time to soften static lines or enhance your lips, cheeks, jawline, temples or under-eyes.

Hydrafacial™

Few treatments suit summer as naturally as a Hydrafacial™. It cleanses, exfoliates and hydrates your skin with zero downtime, which makes it equally good as preparation before a special event or a reset after a sun-soaked vacation.

SkinPen® Microneedling

Microneedling creates small injuries in the skin to trigger a natural collagen-building response. It is summer-safe because it is not a chemical or light-based treatment that increases photosensitivity, though we do still recommend sun protection afterward.

Sciton MOXI™

MOXI™ is the laser we're most comfortable recommending in summer for the right candidate. It's a gentle, non-ablative fractional laser that carries a lower risk of hyperpigmentation and is tolerated by most skin types, even when the UV index is high.

GlowTox™

GlowTox™ pairs a VI Peel® with a neurotoxin treatment for brighter, smoother skin and softened lines in one appointment. It’s a favorite for clients who want a refreshed look before an occasion.

Excessive Sweating Treatment

If summer is the season you dread because of sweat, you may have hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating). Botox® can be placed in the underarms to interrupt the nerve signals that switch on your sweat glands. Results can last as long as six months.

The Treatments That May Be Better Saved for Fall

Chemical Peels

A chemical peel works by removing the top layers of skin, which leaves it temporarily more sensitive to light. Sun exposure during that healing window increases the risk of uneven pigmentation and can undo the improvement you were after.

Stronger Laser and Light Treatments

Laser treatments at the more intensive end of the spectrum are usually better saved for cooler months. Not only does this give your sensitive skin time to heal away from the sun, but stronger MOXI™ and BBL® treatments are great for sun damage, brown spots and redness, the very things summer might have left you wanting to treat come autumn.

Make the Most of Your Summer Skin at Symmetry Med Spa

Symmetry Med Spa | Byron Center brings the same exceptional care that has earned the Bengtson Center more than 1,000 five-star reviews closer to home for clients in Byron Center, Wyoming, Hudsonville, Grandville and beyond.

Call us at 616-202-5640 or book your consultation online to find the treatments that fit your skin and the season.