Wedding Day Prep: What to do to get ready for that big day!

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Preparations for a wedding happens long before the actual day and this is especially true for getting the bride ready for her big day. Your skin needs to be at its best and it’s important not to leave this to the last minute.

At Britannia Dermedics, we suggest incorporating skin and body care into your wedding planning well in advance. These are our suggestions of what you can do now to make sure you look and feel your very best when the big day arrives:

  1. Lots of couples decide to hit the gym to slim down and tone their body for the big day. Sometimes, there are areas that are impossible to target. At Britannia Dermedics, we offer body shaping and contouring with our newest SculpSure treatments. These treatments are fast, effective and require no downtime. The treatment safely and effectively breaks down body fat, resulting in a more defined shape. You will need 2-3 treatments, each at 4 weeks apart and full results are seen 8 weeks after your last treatment so this treatment is ideal to start well before your big day.
  2. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to be hair free for your wedding and, of course the honeymoon! Laser hair removal is a great alternative to waxing or electrolysis or razors. Treatments deliver permanent hair reduction and can we can treat a wide range of skin types and tones safely and effectively. You will need 8-12 treatments at 6 weeks apart so this is a treatment that should be considered early in order to be ready for your big day.
  3. You want to look your most radiant and youthful on your big day. Regular facials are often not enough. Consider a non-invasive skin rejuvenation treatment with our top of the line laser technology. The result will be a brighter, more even skin tone.
  4. If you have more serious skin concerns such as acne scarring, stretch marks, or enlarged pores, we offer Venus Viva skin resurfacing treatments. This non-invasive treatment is amazing for improving skin’s texture and tone. Booking 2-3 treatments spaced 30 days apart before your wedding is ideal to ensure your skin is at its best for your big day.
  5. Talk to our injection specialist about reducing wrinkles and restoring volume and fullness to give you a refreshed appearance. At Britannia Dermedics, our specialists can help reduce wrinkles as well as lift and fill the contours of your face to regain your youthful appearance.
  6. Being on a regular routine of a good skin care line is also essential to having the best skin on your big day.

Call us to book your complimentary consultation so we can let you know what treatments we think would be best for you so that you can reach your goals of looking your best on your big day!

Prevent Wrinkles!

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Getting wrinkles is inevitable—it’s just how our skin works. As we grow older, the layer of fat below our epidermis naturally becomes thinner, making it less able to produce collagen, which is what gives our skin its plump elasticity. This change can’t be avoided, however, there are many ways to reduce the amount of wrinkles you will see.

Stop Smoking

Don’t smoke? Okay, excellent, move on to the next hot tip. If you are a smoker, however, consider quitting (if not for your health) for better skin. Smoking decreases elasticity in the skin, while also promoting wrinkles around the mouth from the repetitive action your mouth is making several times a day, week, month, and year.

Stop Drinking

If this is a terrifying idea, consider drinking less. Drinking in moderation will reduce the amount of times and the degree to which you wake up feeling horribly “dehydrated.” This dehydration shows itself in the skin by appearing less plump, and less able to produce that youthful, elastic quality. Dehydrated skin sees wrinkles appear more quickly because of lowered elasticity. Drinking also causes less restful sleep, and we need good rest to re-energize and rehydrate our bodies for the day.

Beauty Sleep

A good night’s sleep will actually improve the quality of your skin. Sleep is so very important to our health, and our skin’s health is no exception. Good sleep gives the body time to re-calibrate for the day. New skin cells need time to be produced and a lack of sleep causes blood vessels to dilate.

Stay out of the Sun

As always, wearing a light, non-oily day moisturizer with SPF is the first rule of youthful skin. The sun dehydrates and damages our skin. We do need vitamin D, but staying out of the direct light of the sun is a sure way to reduce the amount of wrinkles we will see as time goes on. Remember to put on sunscreen about twenty minutes before going into the sun, as it needs time to get ready to protect your beautiful skin. But don’t forget to get a moderate amount of sun to soak up that vitamin D. Everything in moderation….

Things to Add to your Diet

Consider removing super-salty foods from your diet, such as chips or large amounts of broth, which dehydrate you instantly. Eating lots of fruits and veggies give you antioxidants that benefit your skin by helping to prevent skin damage. Foods rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, such as walnuts or fish, nourish your skin and promote plumpness.

Don’t Sweat It

Some wrinkles are going to be unavoidable; it’s just how our bodies work. Unwanted wrinkles can be corrected by a handful of non-painful, quick, and non-invasive treatments.