Four Nonsurgical Treatments To Consider Before Your Next Event
By Dr. Glen Brooks MD, Plastic Surgeon, Spa on the Green
Published in Longmeadow Neighbors (June 2025)
Preparing for a wedding, a class reunion, or another event where you want to look your best doesn’t always mean surgery. Nonsurgical aesthetic treatments have evolved dramatically in the past decade, offering powerful results with little to no downtime. If you’re aiming to look refreshed, youthful, and photo-ready, here are four nonsurgical procedures that deliver exceptional results—and fast.
1. Laser Treatments: Glow-Up Guaranteed
Laser treatments are a go-to option for overall skin rejuvenation. Whether you’re dealing with sun damage, fine lines, acne scars, or uneven pigmentation, laser treatments can make a dramatic difference.
Resurfacing lasers can significantly reduce wrinkles and create a youthful canvas, but with associated downtime. Fractionated lasers like Sciton Halo and Moxi are standouts for dramatic improvement in skin tone and texture, while non-ablative options like BBL can reduce skin pigmentation and redness with minimal downtime.
Timing tip: Plan your laser treatment at least 4-6 weeks before your event to allow for full healing and collagen remodeling. The results continue to improve over time, so earlier is better.
2. Botox (neuromodulators): The Ultimate Quick Fix for Wrinkles.
When it comes to softening dynamic wrinkles—the lines caused by repeated facial expressions—Botox, Dysport or Daxxify remain the gold standard. The treatments are quick, predictable, and can take years off your appearance in just a few days.
Neuromodulators like Botox work by temporarily relaxing the muscles that cause crow’s feet, frown lines, forehead creases, and more. The result is smoother skin and a more rested, youthful expression without altering your natural features.
Timing tip: Schedule your Botox at least 4 weeks ahead of your event. It takes about 3-7 days to see the effects fully, and this buffer allows time for any touch-ups if needed.
3. Dermal Fillers: Instant Volume, Natural Lift
If you’re noticing volume loss in your cheeks, under-eyes, or lips, dermal fillers are a highly effective solution. Hyaluronic acid-based fillers like Juvéderm restore volume, smooth deep lines and can even contour the jawline or chin.
Fillers work instantly, done well, they don’t make you look different—they just make you look like a more rested, lifted version of yourself.
Timing tip: Ideally, get fillers at least 6 weeks before your event to allow for any swelling or bruising to resolve and for the product to fully integrate into your tissue.
4. Microneedling with Growth Factors or Exosomes: Collagen Kickstart
Microneedling, also known as collagen induction therapy, uses tiny needles to create controlled micro-injuries in the skin. This triggers your body’s natural healing response, leading to firmer, smoother, and more radiant skin. When paired with topical serums like PRP or exosomes, the results are even more impressive.
EXPERT CONTRIBUTOR
Dr. Glen Brooks
PLASTIC SURGERY & MEDICAL SPA
Spa on the Green
413-565-4400
drglenbrooks.com
Timing tip: You’ll want to book this at least 4 weeks before your event. While initial redness fades within 24-48 hours, the real glow starts to show about a week in and continues to improve for weeks.
When it comes to looking your best for a big day, these four powerhouse treatments—laser, Botox, fillers, and microneedling—offer some of the most noticeable and reliable results in aesthetic medicine. Each addresses distinct aspects of facial aging and skin health, and when combined strategically, they can deliver a refreshed, natural, and confident look without surgery.
Consult a qualified aesthetic provider early to customize your treatment timeline, with the right plan, you’ll look like the best version of yourself—radiant, relaxed, and ready for the spotlight.
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