Booking a facial before an event: timing from the ABK menu

Wedding, photos or a big night out? Timing matters as much as the treatment. This guide is based on the timing notes in ABK SKIN's own booking menu.

Close to the date: little or no downtime

• Express HydraFacial (45 min). A deep cleanse and hydration with no downtime.
• Platinum HydraFacial (60 min). The full HydraFacial, with lymphatic drainage, a booster and LED.
• Dermaplaning Facial (60 min). Removes peach fuzz for smoother makeup.
• Lymphatic Drainage Facial (60 min). For a puffy-looking face after travel.

One to two weeks before

• ABK Hydra-Peel (90 min). Katrina's event facial: a Platinum HydraFacial plus a customized peel. The menu recommends booking one to two weeks before your event so your skin can settle.

Plan further ahead

• The Perfect Derma Peel. A true chemical peel. Peeling can continue for up to seven days, and you should avoid exfoliants and retinoids for a week beforehand. Leave plenty of room before your date.
• BioRePeel Brightening Facial. Minimal visible peeling, but best results come from three to four sessions spaced 10 to 14 days apart, so start about six weeks out.
• Microneedling. Results build over time, and redness afterwards is common. Talk through timing at a consultation.

Not sure?

Book a consultation and bring your event date. Your aesthetician can work backwards from it.