Plan backward from your wedding date
A pre-wedding treatment schedule should be built backward from the wedding date, not from a list of treatments you want. Each treatment has its own recovery time and its own timing for when results show, so if the order and timing are off, you may arrive at the wedding with leftover swelling or with results that have not appeared yet. Following the steps below in order can reduce unnecessary risk and help the peak of the effect land near your wedding day.
STEP 1 — 6 weeks before: finish lifting and energy treatments
Lifting treatments in the Ulthera and Thermage family do not show their effect right after the session. Results build gradually through collagen regeneration, which is generally reported to take 4 to 12 weeks. For this reason, lifting should come first in a pre-wedding schedule.
Right after treatment, temporary redness, swelling or tingling may appear, but it usually settles on its own within a few hours to a few days. Finishing 6 weeks ahead lets the timing of the results line up with your wedding date.
- Treatments: Ulthera, Thermage, InMode, Shrink
- Note: avoid alcohol and excessive exercise for 1 week before treatment
- If you are taking photosensitizing medication, you must tell your doctor beforehand
STEP 2 — 2 to 3 weeks before: finish fillers and Botox
Fillers and Botox recover faster than lifting, but as injectable treatments they can involve 3 to 5 days of downtime. Swelling needs 1 to 2 weeks to settle fully and for the shape to stabilize, so finishing 2 to 3 weeks before the wedding is recommended.
With fillers in particular, extra time may be needed if the position has to be adjusted, so leaving a buffer is safer. Botox also usually takes about 2 weeks to settle in.
- Treatments: fillers (cheeks, lips, nose, chin and so on), Botox
- Note: swelling and bruising may remain for 3 to 5 days after treatment
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have an implanted medical device, you need a consultation on whether the treatment is suitable
STEP 3 — 1 to 2 weeks before: wrap up with lasers and skin boosters
Laser toning and skin boosters (hydration injections) recover relatively quickly and have short downtime, so they are generally safe to have 1 to 2 weeks before the wedding. Treatments at this stage aim to even out skin tone, add moisture and improve radiance.
However, it is recommended not to try a new treatment for the first time at this point. Sticking to treatments you have already had helps keep your skin condition predictable.
- Treatments: laser toning, skin boosters, hydration injections
- Recovery: in many cases you can return to daily life the next day, and makeup can cover any marks
- Use of sunscreen is recommended
STEP 4 — within 1 week: familiar care only, no new treatments
As a rule, do not start any new treatment that could irritate the skin within a week of the wedding. A first-time treatment can cause unexpected reactions, and there is not enough time to recover.
During this period, it is recommended to focus on the moisturizing and soothing care you already do and on sun protection. Scar treatment (5 to 7 days of downtime) and treatments with longer recovery, such as Rejuran, should be completed in STEP 1 or STEP 2.
- Do: your usual moisturizing and soothing care, sun protection
- Do not: new lasers, injections or high-energy treatments
Recommended timing by treatment
| Treatment | Recommended timing (before the wedding) | Downtime reference |
|---|---|---|
| Ulthera · Thermage (lifting) | 6 weeks before | A few hours to a few days, then back to daily life |
| Fillers · Botox | 2 to 3 weeks before | Swelling or bruising possible for 3 to 5 days |
| Scar treatment | 2 to 3 weeks before (leave extra time) | 5 to 7 days |
| Laser toning | 1 to 2 weeks before | Back to daily life the next day |
| Skin boosters · hydration injections | 1 to 2 weeks before | Back to daily life the next day |
| Any new treatment | Avoid within 1 week | — |
Following this order keeps the timing of each treatment's results and recovery from overlapping, so you can manage your skin condition on the wedding day within a more predictable range.
At Repic Clinic in Gangnam (318 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul), consultations plan the order and timing of treatments backward from your wedding date. Before treatment, Meta View and Mark-Vu diagnostics measure skin thickness and the location of sagging, and the plan is built from there, using protocols tailored to each person's skin, such as Design Ulthera. You can find out more about schedule planning at a consultation.
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※ This content is for general information only and does not replace a medical diagnosis or treatment. Please consult a medical professional before any procedure. Results, downtime and side effects vary from person to person.
