When the air turns crisp, the leaves change color, and you swap your iced latte for a steamy pumpkin spice one, it’s also the perfect time to refresh your skin with a laser treatment series at Skin Artisans. Fall is truly the season of transformation, not just for nature, but for your skin too! After a summer of fun in the sun, many people notice signs of sun damage, hormonal pigmentation, and an overall dullness to their skin. Luckily, our team of Advanced Practice Estheticians (all Certified Laser Technicians) at Skin Artisans has the tools, technology, and expertise to restore your skin’s clarity, smoothness, and youthful glow just in time for the holidays.
Why Fall is the Perfect Time for Laser Treatments
Unlike summer, when sun exposure can increase risks and complicate recovery from laser, fall offers shorter days, less direct sun, and the perfect opportunity to address skin concerns before the busy holiday season. Starting a series of laser treatments now gives your skin time to heal, rejuvenate, and shine just as the new year approaches.
Lasers are some of the most versatile tools in aesthetic medicine, and their benefits are extensive:
- Fade stubborn sun damage and pigmentation – Summer sun often leaves behind brown spots, freckles, hormonal pigmentation, and uneven tone. Lasers like BBL®, MOXI™, and HALO® effectively target and fade these marks.
- Soften fine lines and wrinkles – Treatments such as MOXI™, HALO® and MicrolaserPeel® stimulate collagen production, smoothing texture and creating a more youthful appearance.
- Improve acne scars and skin texture – Fractional resurfacing lasers, like ProFractional®, can dramatically improve scars and rough texture, leaving behind smoother, more even skin.
- Reduce redness and broken blood vessels – The Vbeam Perfecta® laser and BBL® can target vascular issues to erase redness, rosacea, and visible broken capillaries.
- Boost overall skin health and radiance – By stimulating renewal from within, laser treatments leave skin clearer, brighter, and healthier.
No matter your concern, Skin Artisans offers a laser treatment solution that can be customized to your goals. But here’s the secret to achieving the absolute best results: how you prepare your skin before your treatment matters just as much as the treatment itself!
Think of it this way: a laser treatment on unprepared skin is like mopping a dirty floor without sweeping it first. The laser can’t get to the good stuff underneath if there’s a layer of debris, buildup, or damage in the way. That’s why Skin Artisans emphasizes the importance of preconditioning your skin to set the stage for transformation. Let’s dive into the three best ways to prep your skin before your fall laser treatment.
#1 – Dial In Your Skincare With a Customized Medical-Grade Product Regimen
If you want your skin to respond beautifully to laser treatments, professional, medical-grade skincare is a non-negotiable. Unlike over-the-counter options, medical-grade skincare products feature superior formulations and higher concentrations of active ingredients, which are clinically proven to transform your skin’s health, condition, and resilience.
Here’s why medical-grade skincare is your first prep step:
- Regulates cellular turnover – By encouraging your skin to shed dead cells more efficiently, you’ll prevent excessive buildup on the surface and allow the laser to target healthy skin.
- Strengthens the skin barrier – Hydrated, calm skin that’s less inflamed can better receive laser treatments and recover faster.
- SPF habits become second nature – Sunscreen is your best friend before and after lasers. Protecting your skin ensures results last longer and prevents new damage.
- Protects your investment – The right products help maintain your laser results, extending your glow long after treatment.
Your Skin Artisans Advanced Practice Esthetician will design a custom regimen that addresses your skin’s unique needs while priming it for laser treatment. This personalized plan ensures your skin is in peak condition going into your procedure and supported during healing.
Skin Artisans Skin Tip! We strongly recommend scheduling a VISIA® Skin Analysis with your initial consultation. This advanced imaging system provides real data on the current state of your skin, allowing us to design a personalized plan that addresses your unique needs. By tracking your progress with another VISIA® a month after your last laser treatment, you can see your before and after results at a “skin deep” level, reinforcing the effectiveness of your skin preparation and the value of our services.
#2 – Schedule a Chemical Peel 2–3 Weeks Before Your Laser Treatment
Want to turbocharge your laser results? Consider scheduling a chemical peel about two to three weeks before your laser appointment. Think of it as a jumpstart for your skin that clears the path for your laser treatment to work more effectively.
Chemical peels, like the VI Peel, help by:
- Removing superficial buildup – Peels exfoliate away dead cells that block laser penetration, ensuring deeper, more impactful results.
- Help clear active acne – Peels can help kill surface bacteria, regulate oil production, and clear active acne lesions to kickstart your laser results.
- Kickstarting visible improvement – By lightening pigmentation, calming redness, and boosting collagen, peels give your skin a head start on the transformation process.
- Balancing turnover – Regulating skin cell turnover keeps your skin smoother and better prepared for laser treatments.
At Skin Artisans, your AP Esthetician will recommend the best peel for your skin goals. For some, a lighter option like the BioRePeel may be the right choice, while others may benefit from a more intensive treatment like the VI Peel Precision+. Either way, your skin will be primed and ready to shine.
#3 – Schedule a DiamondGlow® 3–5 Days Before Your Laser Treatment
Imagine giving your laser treatment the smoothest, cleanest, and most hydrated canvas possible. That’s precisely what DiamondGlow® paired with dermaplaning delivers.
- Dermaplaning – Performed first and included with all DiamondGlow treatments at Skin Artisans, dermaplaning utilizes a smooth scalpel to remove peach fuzz and superficial cellular buildup, revealing a fresh, smooth canvas for laser energy to move over.
- DiamondGlow – This innovative 3-in-1 treatment exfoliates, extracts, and infuses the skin. DiamondGlow removes debris and excess oil while deeply cleansing pores using a diamond-tipped wand combined with gentle vacuum suction. Next, it infuses customized, ultra-hydrating, and nourishing serums into the skin, targeting specific concerns such as dryness, dullness, or acne.
Together, these treatments:
- Sweep away all obstacles that may cause uneven laser penetration.
- Deliver hydration and nourishment so skin is strong, supple, and resilient.
- Creates the ideal environment for your laser to perform its magic.
This powerful prep duo is like polishing and priming a masterpiece canvas before painting. It ensures your laser results are radiant, even, and long-lasting.
A Patient Journey Example: From Summer Sun to Holiday Glow
To make this process easier to picture, let’s walk through an example of what prepping for lasers might look like for one of our patients at Skin Artisans.
Meet Sarah. After a summer up at the cabin on the lake, she noticed new brown spots on her forehead and cheeks, some lingering redness on her neck and chest, and a dull, rough texture that makeup just couldn’t fix. She booked a consultation at Skin Artisans in September. Here’s how her journey unfolded:
- Step 1: Skincare Regimen – Her AP Esthetician performed a VISIA® Skin Analysis to measure the condition of her skin and used the results to customize a skincare regimen that included a brightening serum, a gentle exfoliating product, and a mineral sunscreen to protect her skin from further damage.
- Step 2: Chemical Peel – Two weeks later, Sarah had a VI Peel Precision+. This lightened her pigmentation and gave her a more even base to prep for her laser.
- Step 3: DiamondGlow with Dermaplaning – Just days before her laser treatment, Sarah received this duo treatment. She loved the immediate glow and how smooth her skin felt. Perfectly primed for laser!
- Laser Treatment – Finally, Sarah underwent a BBL® + MOXI™ laser treatment to address her pigmentation and fine lines. Because of her prep work, her skin responded beautifully. By Thanksgiving, she was glowing and confident, and by New Year’s, her friends and family couldn’t stop commenting on how refreshed she looked!
Sarah’s story illustrates how prepping with skincare, peels, and DiamondGlow sets the stage for laser success. By the holidays, she not only achieved her goals but also maintained her results with her new skincare routine.
Ready for Clearer, Smoother, More Radiantly Youthful Skin? (Because…who ISN’T!)
Prepping your skin properly before a laser treatment ensures you get the absolute most out of your investment. At Skin Artisans, we’re passionate about not just performing advanced treatments but helping you achieve the kind of results that leave you glowing with confidence.
Here’s what to expect when you book a consultation with complimentary VISIA® Skin Analysis:
- Customized skincare regimen – Tailored to your unique goals, designed to prep and protect your skin.
- Personalized treatment recommendations – From chemical peels to DiamondGlow, we’ll map out the best prep path for you.
- Laser expertise you can trust – Our AP Estheticians are highly trained Certified Laser Technicians with decades of combined experience, ensuring your treatment is safe, effective, and results-driven.
With the holidays and New Year approaching, now is the perfect time to invest in your skin and reveal a radiant, refreshed you. Don’t wait until the last minute. Laser treatments take time to reveal their best results, and the sooner you start, the more stunning you’ll look when the celebrations arrive!
Schedule Your Complimentary Consultation with Skin Artisans Today!
Skin Artisans proudly serves patients at three convenient locations: Edina, Minnetonka, and Woodbury. Schedule your complimentary consultation today by calling (952) 767-3163 or booking online. Let’s create the perfect treatment strategy to ensure your skin is prepped, primed, and ready to glow!
