Dr. Lorrie Klein’s Blog

My blog was a bit light last week because I was out of town attending a friend’s daughter’s wedding.  Weddings also seem to bring a lot of patients to my office lately!  Every week I seem to have several brides, mothers of brides and grooms (and even some fathers!) and other assorted relatives, friends and bridesmaids coming in for pre-wedding beautification.  Botox is probably the #1 most popular pre-wedding treatment with fillers and lasers running a close second.  Sclerotherapy for leg veins is also pretty popular before weddings, more so for the mothers who are not wearing gowns and whose legs are exposed.

Since patients are often unsure of when to do what, here is a simple timeline for getting ready for the big event (reunions as well!)

Botox - at least 2 weeks before so the results kick in completely, 4-6 weeks before is even better to give you time to come in for a touch-up if necessary.

Juvederm, Restylane, Radiesse, and other fillers - at least 2 weeks before so you won’t have bruising on the big day, 4-6 weeks before is even better to give you time to come in for a touch-up if necessary.

Photo-Facials, SmoothBeam, Fraxel and other lasers - most of these take several treatments, usually done  monthly, so start early, perhaps 6 months before, to get the optimal results.

Laser Hair Removal - Since you will see results after only 2-3 treatments (although you need more treatments for permanent results) start at least 2 months ahead. 

Microdermabrasion - 6 treatments are recommended and can be done weekly, so start at least 2 months ahead.

Skin Care - Have a series of facials once a month or every 2 weeks for 2-3 months before the big day.  If you have acne, also see a dermatologist several months ahead to get on some good acne medication and possible laser treatments.

Hair Care and Makeup - Make sure you find someone you like to do a trial run on your hair and makeup prior to the big day.

If your son or daughter, or even yourself, doesn’t want to use acne mediation every day, or if their medication isn’t working well, consider SmoothBeam Laser Treatment.  My 16 year old son Josh had a series of 4 treatments and his skin has dramatically improved.  To quote Josh, “girls like my skin better now.”  It’s always nice to see your kids happy (and looking good!)

SmoothBeam laser is done monthly, usually for 4 treatments, and has no down time.  The results are as good as Accutane, without drugs.  We have an 80-90% success rate with it.

Call us at 949-363-1788 if you would like more information or to schedule a consultation.

“I thought Dr. Klein might like to see this picture and her ‘work in action’ during my recent class reunion. I won the hottie award as well as got comments like:

“you look 12 years old!”

“You haven’t aged a day!”

Not bad for 58!  Thank you a ton, Dr. Klein (and a little bit of mother nature, too). ”

Barbara L.

Barbara, you are beautiful anyway, with or without my help!  Dr. K

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