Holiday Glow-Up Guide: Best Treatments to Book Before Thanksgiving and Christmas
The holiday season in Aspen is just around the corner—snowy streets, festive gatherings, family photos, and glamorous soirées are about to begin. Whether you're jetting off to visit family or hosting in the mountains, now is the perfect time to get your skin and body glowing. At WestEnd MedSpa, recently voted Best Spa in Aspen, we’ve curated the ultimate guide to help you look and feel radiant for the holidays.
From advanced facials to sculpting treatments and injectables, here are the best treatments to book now—before the holiday rush begins.
4–6 Weeks Before the Holidays: Correct + Rejuvenate
This is the ideal time for treatments that deliver deeper, long-lasting skin rejuvenation and need a little downtime or collagen-building time.
Chemical Peels - Perfect for reducing sun damage, pigmentation, fine lines, and dullness left over from summer. A peel at this stage gives your skin time to renew before holiday events.
RF Microneedling or SkinPen Microneedling - These treatments stimulate collagen and tighten skin naturally. Results continue to improve over several weeks, so early November is the sweet spot for smoother, firmer skin by December.
Laser Rejuvenation or IPL Photofacial - Ideal for treating redness, broken capillaries, and discoloration. Fall is the safest time for laser and light therapy due to reduced sun exposure—and your skin will look airbrushed by the time the holidays arrive.
2–3 Weeks Before: Hydrate + Firm + Sculpt
Now it’s time to refine and hydrate—treatments in this window give a gorgeous glow with little to no downtime.
Exosome Facial with Ultrasound - This next-generation facial delivers growth factors and stem cell-derived exosomes deep into the skin using ultrasound. Expect plumper, brighter, firmer skin with long-term rejuvenation benefits.
DiamondGlow® Facial - A must before family photos or holiday parties. This three-in-one treatment exfoliates, extracts, and infuses SkinMedica® serums for instantly smoother, more radiant skin.
Emsculpt Body Sculpting - Heading into a dress, ski suit, or cocktail attire? Emsculpt in Aspen helps tone abs, glutes, arms, and thighs by building muscle and reducing fat—perfect for sculpting before winter festivities.
10–14 Days Before: Refine + Refresh
These treatments offer visible benefits fast and are ideal timing so everything looks natural before photos or events.
Botox / Dysport - Soften fine lines around the eyes, forehead, or brows. It takes about 5–7 days to fully settle—book this no later than two weeks before your first holiday event.
Dermal Fillers - Restore volume to the cheeks, jawline, lips, or under-eyes. Minor swelling can occur for a few days, so planning 1–2 weeks ahead is ideal for natural, refreshed results.
3–7 Days Before: Glow + Relax
This is your “finishing touch” window—hydration, radiance, and relaxation before the holiday pace picks up.
Rejuvenating or Anti-Aging Facial - Customized for your skin’s needs—hydration, radiance, firming, or calming redness. Perfect for glowing makeup-free skin or smooth holiday glam.
CO2Lift Carboxytherapy Mask - A client favorite at high altitude. This oxygenating gel mask dramatically hydrates, plumps, and brightens skin with no downtime. Ideal the week of a party or photos.
Deep Tissue Massage or Lymphatic Drainage - Because stress shows on your skin. Melt away tension, boost circulation, and enter the holiday season feeling grounded and relaxed.
Bonus: At-Home Skincare for Holiday Radiance
To maintain results between treatments, our team recommends Epicutis, a clean medical-grade skincare line available exclusively at WestEnd MedSpa. Packed with antioxidants, peptides, and hydrating ingredients—perfect for Aspen’s dry winter climate.
Book Early—Holiday Appointments Fill Fast
Whether you’re planning for photos, parties, ski season, or just some well-deserved self-care, now is the perfect time to schedule your holiday treatments. Our team will help you create a custom glow-up plan based on your timeline and skin goals. This holiday season, don’t just show up—glow up. Let WestEnd MedSpa help you look refreshed, confident, and radiant from Thanksgiving to New Year’s.
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