Everybody wants results, but nobody wants downtime.

December 30, 2022

If there’s one thing you deserve to have in 2023, it’s great skin! But what exactly does achieving great skin results look like? 

The honest answer is that it all depends on the concerns you want to change! Whether it’s about getting your glow back or addressing deeper skin issues like scars or texture, great skin results don’t just happen overnight. It’s a transformation journey that takes time and commitment - but as all of our experts at EA like to say, it’s so worth it!

With 27+ years of expert skin experience under our belt, we know downtime and results are two major factors many people are curious about before starting their treatment journey. So, that’s what today’s blog is all about!

Spa Services

A spa treatment is great for anyone who is looking to freshen up their skin before big events, special holidays, and anytime when lots of photos will be taken. It’s also the chance to truly relax and enjoy time with yourself, which rarely happens these days. At External Affairs you can enjoy a range of spa services like a Signature Facial, a ZO® Brightening Facial, a microdermabrasion treatment, and a dermaplaning treatment to achieve a quick glow and gentle exfoliation. These are all great introductions to our range of medical-grade skincare products as well. While spa treatments can be both relaxing and refreshing for your skin, there is no downtime afterwards. This means you should expect no significant changes in your skin tissue besides a beautiful post-facial glow!

Photofacials

If your goal is to address colour concerns like rosacea, redness, spider veins, or brown spots, a photofacial series is the best option to transform your skin! With a photofacial procedure, you can expect the treatment to be about an hour in total, with social downtime of about 3-5 days as the targeted pigment spots change and heal. This can also include 24-48 hours of possible swelling, bruising, and pink skin. If you experience any of these effects after your photofacial, just know that it is completely normal, so there’s no need to worry! Colour concerns like these are something that you can’t get rid of on your own, so making the commitment to laser treatments and strong topical products is well worth the transformation results and helps to maintain a youthful complexion. 

Here’s a great example of what a photofacial series can do for the skin!

Microneedling

For those looking to address texture concerns and minimize the appearance of pores, a microneedling series is a perfect way to take your skin goals to the next level. Our EA skin experts best describe this treatment as a similar process to aerating the lawn! If you’ve never heard of microneedling, this pen-like device essentially creates micro-wounds in the skin to help stimulate collagen production and improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. With a microneedling experience, you can expect the treatment to be about an hour in total, with social downtime of about 3-5 days. During these days, you may experience some redness, flakiness, and potential swelling, but you are able to wear makeup a few days after your treatment. Of course, these post-treatment results are normal, and it just means that you are one step closer to gorgeous-looking skin. The best part is that due to the added collagen stimulation, your natural glow will only continue to improve over time with each treatment in your series!

CO2 Laser Resurfacing

If you’re ready to make some BIG skin changes in 2023, our CO2 Laser Resurfacing treatment may just be for you! Designed to completely reset concerns like texture, scars, wrinkles, pigmentation, and large pores, this treatment vaporizes the tissue to create heat in the skin and stimulate massive amounts of collagen. Consider this the most powerful skin transformation treatment at External Affairs, as it requires the most downtime, but produces phenomenal results! 

There are three variations of the CO2 Laser Resurfacing treatment you can enjoy based on your exact skin goals. Downtime also varies for each depending on whether you enjoy an individual session or a series package. The mild version of this treatment is great for spot-treating small scars, refreshing surface texture, and minimizing the appearance of fine lines. Similar to our other skin treatments, you can expect a minimum of 3-5 days for social downtime, and at least one full week to see your healed skin results! Next is the moderate version, and this is ideal for anyone looking to treat deeper scars and larger texture concerns, as well as pigmentation spots. The third and final variation is considered an advanced treatment, as it aggressively transforms deep full-face wrinkles, mature skin, and enlarged pores. For both the moderate and advanced treatments, downtime will vary per person depending on your exact skin goals, and the areas you are treating. It’s always recommended to come in for a complimentary consultation first to chat with an EA expert and see what’s right for you! 

We want to help make 2023 your best year yet. For the month of January, you can enjoy incredible savings on your CO2 Laser Resurfacing treatment! To learn more about how you can secure this limited-time offer, click here!

Why is downtime so important?

At EA, we are committed to helping you feel great in your skin, but as we’ve explained with each of our skin treatments in this blog, big changes don’t happen overnight! Our experts like to compare your skin journey to taking your daily vitamins. It takes time and consistency to see the overall benefits, but you do it every day and stick with it because it’s good for you in the long run.

It’s also important to have realistic expectations as your skin can drastically change with environmental factors and age. Finding the right clinical skin treatments and medical-grade skincare products that fit your needs are the best solutions for keeping skin youthful, radiant, and protected from external damage! 

If there’s one thing we hope you take away from today’s blog, it’s that your skin is delicate and should be treated with the best care out there! Quality care means quality time spent together on your exciting transformations. With this in mind, we’d absolutely love to chat about your 2023 skin goals. Click here to reserve your complimentary skin consultation with our team of experts today!