Summer was fun. Your skin might have a few souvenirs to prove it.

After months of sunshine, heat, sweat and outdoor activities, fall is the perfect time to shift your skincare focus from protecting and maintaining to correcting and renewing.

At Studio Aesthetics, we like to call it “Shed the Dead” season because fall is one of our favorite times to address the dull, damaged and uneven skin that may be lingering after summer.

And two of the best ways to do it? Laser treatments and chemical peels.

Why Is Fall Considered “Laser Season”?

There’s a reason you hear aesthetic providers talk about laser season once the temperatures begin to drop.

Many laser and light-based treatments work by targeting concerns such as pigmentation, redness, uneven tone, texture and signs of sun damage. Because treated skin can be more sensitive to UV exposure, these treatments are often easier to incorporate into your routine during fall and winter, when most of us are spending less time in intense summer sun.

That doesn’t mean sunscreen gets packed away with your swimsuit, though!

Daily SPF is still a must year-round, especially when you’re investing in treatments designed to improve your skin.

Fall simply gives us a great opportunity to start addressing some of the concerns that became more noticeable over the summer.

What Can Laser Treatments Help With?

Think of all the little things you may notice when you look closely at your skin after summer:

Sun spots.
Uneven pigmentation.
Redness.
Visible vessels.
Rough texture.
Dullness.
Fine lines.

Depending on the technology used and your individual skin concerns, laser and light-based treatments can help improve several of these issues while supporting a brighter, smoother and more even-looking complexion.

And here’s something important to remember: not every laser does the same thing.

That’s why your treatment should start with a conversation about your skin, your goals and which technology makes the most sense for you.

Now, Let’s Talk About Shedding the Dead

If your skin is looking a little dull, congested or uneven after summer, a chemical peel may be exactly what it needs.

Despite the slightly intimidating name, chemical peels are simply controlled exfoliating treatments designed to remove damaged surface skin and encourage fresh, healthier-looking skin to come forward.

In other words…

Out with the dull. In with the glow.

Chemical peels can help improve the appearance of:

• Sun damage and discoloration
• Uneven skin tone
• Rough texture
• Dullness
• Fine lines
• Acne and post-acne marks

The type and strength of peel matters, which is why professional guidance is so important. Your provider can recommend a peel based on your skin type, concerns, previous treatments and desired amount of downtime.

Chemical Peel or Laser: Which One Do I Need?

Here’s the good news: you don’t necessarily have to choose one forever.

Chemical peels and laser treatments work differently, and a thoughtful treatment plan may incorporate different modalities at different times to address multiple layers of skin concerns.

A chemical peel may be ideal when surface-level exfoliation, tone and texture are the priority.

A laser or light-based treatment may be recommended when we want to more specifically target concerns such as pigmentation, redness, vascular issues, texture or signs of sun damage.

The best treatment isn’t necessarily the trendiest one. It’s the one that makes sense for your skin.

Don’t Wait Until the Holidays to Think About Holiday Skin

One of the biggest mistakes people make is waiting until right before an event to start thinking about their skin.

Skin transformation takes time.

Some treatments work best as a series. Others involve a few days of redness, dryness, flaking or peeling. And many results continue to develop as your skin goes through its natural renewal process.

Starting in the fall gives you time to create a treatment plan instead of trying to squeeze everything in right before Thanksgiving parties, Christmas photos or New Year’s Eve.

Ready to Shed the Dead?

Your summer memories can stay.

The dull, sun-damaged skin doesn’t have to.

Fall is the perfect time to take a closer look at your skin, identify what changed over the summer and create a plan for the months ahead.

Whether that means a chemical peel, laser treatment or a customized combination of treatments, the team at Studio Aesthetics can help determine what makes sense for your skin and your goals.

Shed the dead. Address the damage. Reveal your fall glow.

Schedule a consultation with Studio Aesthetics and let’s make this your season for skin renewal.