Have you set your mind to get healthier and rejuvenated for 2024? Or perhaps you are anticipating a big event that you want to look amazing for. Whether you have set New Year intentions and goals, or are counting the days to that long-awaited reunion, wedding, or vacation, planning out your treatments and not waiting until the last moment is crucial! 

Like anything, great things take time. Reaching your desired beauty and wellness goals is a journey, not a race, and we’re here to help every step of the way. That’s why we’ve put together a comprehensive holistic timeline to help you navigate your upcoming year of skin and body treatments at Koru Medical Spa.

Use this timeline to help realize your health and beauty intentions for 2024 or to plan pre-event and post-event treatments so you will look and feel confidently radiant whatever the occasion.

January to April 2024 (or 6 to 12 Months Before an event)

Skin Treatment Plan:

Start the year off strong, or plan ahead for that event, and begin a series of tightening and rejuvenation treatments. This is when you want to consider getting a series of treatments like Virtue RF Microneedling, Tetra CO2 Laser, SkinPen Microneedling, or the Aerolase laser membership. We always recommend a series of treatments to get the best results and bang for your buck!

By nature, Virtue RF and Tetra laser treatments can require a bit of downtime (Tetra 1-2 weeks of potential downtime), so starting early will ensure that you have plenty of time to get the optimal results you want. These treatments work to stimulate collagen production in the skin, which can take 3-6 months after your last treatment to visibly see the optimal result. This is a major benefit of these treatments– the results just keep getting better and better! For a total home run, combine your series with a Biostimulator like Sculptra, an injectable that helps gradually replace lost collagen. 

If you are wanting to get rid of submental fat under the chin (double chin), this is a good time to book a series of Kybella injections as it usually takes more than one treatment, spaced one month apart, to get optimal results. Pairing Kybella with Virtue RF Microneedling will provide an even better result; Kybella will reduce the fat cells under the chin and RF Microneedling will reduce the fat cells and tighten the skin. 

Begin consistently using medical grade products on your skin. Select skin care products that are backed by science and use carefully selected ingredients that are proven in medical literature to work. Ask your Koru professional which products will be best for your skin!

Body Treatment Plan: 

This is when you want to make sure to begin a healthy diet and exercise routine early in the year, and combine them with PHYSIQ Body Sculpting treatments which help target those unresponsive areas that are hard to get rid of through exercise and diet alone. Laser Hair Reduction (LHR) with Soprano laser treatments are a must-do to get rid of unwanted hair! Why start this early? PHYSIQ treatments are done once a week for five sessions and LHR is performed monthly. Both treatments require a series of treatments for maximum results. So make sure to book your Soprano Laser Hair Reduction and PHYSIQ series up to 6 months in advance to any upcoming event!

If you are looking for a way to reduce scars or stretch marks on your body, or want to improve sagging skin under the arms (we like to call it our wings) now is the time to start a series of VIRTUE RF Body treatments. This treatment helps to diminish scarring and tighten loose skin on the arms, as well as burn unwanted fat!

Holistic View:

Beauty is definitely more than just skin deep! Making simple changes in your diet like reducing your intake of inflammatory fats such as canola oil and sunflower oil, and replacing them with healthy lean proteins, healthy fats like avocado, extra virgin olive oil, nuts, and seeds, leafy greens, and brightly colored local vegetables and fruits can help even out your skin tone and leave your skin glowing. 

Our Naturopathic Doctor, Stephanie Spenny, is available to help you explore how to improve your overall health and advise you on which supplements and herbs will enhance your unique journey. Nurse Practitioner, Lisa, is also skilled in helping create a tailored nutritional diet plan that helps her clients reach their goals.

May to July 2024 ( or 2-3 Months Before Event)

Facial Sculpting and Skin Treatment Plan:

Now is the perfect time to consider getting dermal fillers, which can help define and sharpen your jawline, lift your cheeks, as well as hydrate and define your lips. Fillers are incredible at restoring natural volume and contour, lifting, and restoring facial structure. We recommend getting fillers at least 2-3 months before an event to ensure they have time to settle in, to heal from any bruising, and to allow for any additional touch-ups you may decide to add.

If you're dealing with sun damaged skin, now is also a great time to consider getting a series of CoolPeel treatments, PRX Derm Perfexion, or Chemical Peels (these treatments can be used on the body as well as the face). These treatments will help to exfoliate the top layers of the skin and reveal fresh, glowing, even toned skin, leaving you looking and feeling your best!

Body Treatment Plan:

Keep up the consistent exercise and diet plan and continue with your series of PHYSIQ and Soprano Laser Hair Reduction (LHR) series. If you fell off the bandwagon, don’t stress, there is still time. Pick yourself back up and keep doing your best! Remember to be gentle on yourself and practice self-compassion. If you haven’t started a PHYSIQ series yet, there is still time to tone and build muscle while reducing fat in unwanted areas. PHYSIQ treatments can be scheduled once a week, so starting your series 2-3 months in advance of an event will be just enough time!

Holistic View: 

Diet, supplements and lifestyle can go a long way toward supporting your body’s natural collagen production and helping maximize the benefits of the treatments above for both skin and muscle health. We offer a range of clinical grade supplements at Koru Medical Spa that support your journey, along with the option of getting tailored Naturopathic guidance by Dr. Stephanie Spenny.

1 Month Before Event (or anytime throughout the year)

Skin Treatment Plan:

Just one month before your big event or holiday, soften fine lines and wrinkles and give your look a boost! Now is the perfect time to consider getting Neurotoxins like Botox, Dysport, or Jeuveau. These treatments can help to "open" your look and leave you with a naturally gorgeous appearance. Neurotoxins typically take around 1-2 weeks to kick in and can last for 3-4 months, depending on the individual. Whether you're new to neurotoxins and want to get rid of unwanted lines and wrinkles, or simply looking to prevent them (prejuvenation), our staff can help you achieve the youthful appearance you're after. 

Holistic View:

Naturally, continuing to maintain a healthy diet and wellness routine is key to looking and feeling your best. But did you know that high stress levels and poor-quality sleep can undo all your hard work? Stress can cause collagen, elastin, and muscle tissue to break down, leading to sagging skin and wrinkles. And without quality sleep, your body may struggle to produce collagen and elastin or recover from daily wear and tear.

That's why we recommend taking steps to reduce stress and improve your sleep quality. Try waking up and going to bed at the same time every day, getting outside in daylight as early as possible in the morning, reducing caffeine intake, and incorporating breathing or meditation techniques into your daily routine. By prioritizing sleep and reducing stress, you can support collagen and elastin production, promote muscle recovery, and detoxify your body – all of which will help you maintain that youthful glow you're after.

1 Week to a Few Days Before Event (or end of the year)

Skin Treatment Plan:

Treat your skin with Koru Medical Spa's signature clinical facials, Oxygen Facials, and DiamondGlow facials. Our advanced facial treatments are designed to transport you to a peaceful state and leave your skin looking and feeling its best, with a healthy, clear complexion and an absolute glow.

The DiamondGlow facial is one of our most popular and effective treatments, combining cleansing, exfoliation, and infusion with customizable vitamin serums. For an added boost, we recommend pairing this treatment with dermaplaning, which removes dead skin cells and peach fuzz for a brighter, tighter complexion and unclogged pores. Oxygen infusion is another great add-on that can help hydrate and nourish your skin, leaving it plumped, hydrated, and silky smooth.

Holistic View: 

By treating yourself to one of our advanced facial treatments, you'll not only feel relaxed and refreshed but also confident in your skin. And while spa treatments are a great way to enhance your natural beauty, hydration from the inside out is just as important. Make sure to drink at least 1 liter of water a day and consider minimizing caffeine and alcohol intake. Increasing your intake of vitamin-rich foods high in omegas and minerals can also help support your skin's natural beauty.

Don't forget to take care of yourself holistically leading up to the big day. Dry skin brushing, infrared saunas, and lymphatic drainage massages can all leave you feeling and looking your best. 

1 Week to a Few Days After Event (or end of the year)

Skin Treatment Plan:

After your big event, or at the end of the year, it's important to take some time to decompress and give your body the care it deserves. Consider treating yourself to a relaxing Gua Sha facial, which has been proven to have a range of benefits for the skin, including reducing puffiness and inflammation, promoting lymphatic drainage, and increasing circulation.

Gua Sha facials involve the use of a special tool to apply pressure to the skin, untangling knotted areas, relieving tension, and promoting blood flow and lymphatic drainage. This can help detoxify the skin, leaving you with a clear, radiant complexion. And with the addition of a vitamin shot to replenish your body, you can leave feeling refreshed and rejuvenated from the inside out.

Holistic View:

Take a moment to look back on your year, or the time leading up to your event, and look at how far you’ve come since you started this journey. This is a great time to ask your practitioners to show you your before and afters! 

Reflection 

We all wish that our spa practitioners could wave a magic wand that instantly turns us into a beautiful princess, but reaching your beauty and wellness goals takes more time and effort than fairy dust (although Botox and fillers come close!) At Koru Medical Spa, we're committed to helping you look and feel your best every day by guiding you on a holistic journey towards your health and beauty goals. 

That’s why we came up with three unique and customizable year-long VIP memberships that help you reach your best-self, while saving money on your favorite treatments. Plus, you get to become part of our Koru membership community, and get exclusive access to seasonal gifts, events, and model opportunities!

Schedule a consultation with us today, where we will get to know you and your unique goals, and curate a personalized holistic timeline of treatments just for you.

Start your journey with us today by calling 808-339-3595 or email info@korumedicalspa.com