What is a cocktail treatment for the face and should you get one before a wedding?

Cocktail therapy for facial rejuvenation is a clever way to get the best result out of various skin treatments by combining them. By combining different types of skin treatments we aim at getting a synergistic action where each treatment not only complements but also boosts the result of the other. This rejuvenates your skin better than what individual treatments can deliver, saves time, and also reduces the overall expense.

How does cocktail therapy work?

Cocktail therapy means using a combination of different skin treatments tailored to your needs. It can be different treatments being done at the same time like having an IV drip just before your PRP treatment or combining RF skin tightening along with HIFU skin lifting as well as a medium-depth chemical peel in the same session. Or it can be different treatments combined sequentially like doing skin boosters or PRF injections for collagen repair and doing a laser skin resurfacing two weeks later. 

Are cocktail treatments more preferred?

Cocktail therapy is not a new thing, it has been around for decades. But now, consumers are more aware of it. Cocktail treatments allow better results, minimise downtime, and target multiple skin concerns at the same time. For the patients, the advantage lies in better overall results, many skin concerns being solved at the same time, fewer visits to the clinic, and even lesser overall expense on skin treatments.

Cocktail therapy for facial rejuvenation combines different treatments to tackle multiple skin issues at once. By using a mix of IV drips, injectables like Botulinum toxin and dermal fillers, skin boosters, peels, lasers, HIFU, and MNRF, dermatologists can create a personalised plan for you. This approach not only gets you the best results but also ensures each treatment works at its best, leading to healthier, more beautiful skin.

Some popular combinations

IV Drips that deliver vitamins and antioxidants directly to your bloodstream, improving skin from the inside out can be paired with virtually any other treatment to enhance overall skin health.

Botox which helps relax wrinkles and fine lines is often used with fillers for a balanced, youthful look.

Dermal fillers that restore volume and smooth deep wrinkles can be combined with skin boosters and peels for better results.

Skin boosters injections that deeply hydrate your skin, making it more elastic and radiant work well with peels or laser treatments for a glow-up.

Chemical peels that remove the top layer of dead skin to improve texture and tone can be done before or after other treatments like lasers or microneedling to boost the effects.

Laser Skin Rejuvenation that can resurface your skin, reduce dark spots, and boost collagen pairs very well with microneedling or HIFU can tighten and smoothen your skin even more.

High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) which tightens and lifts your skin by stimulating deep collagen can be combined with PRP injections, peels, and lasers for overall skin improvement.

Microneedling Radiofrequency (MNRF) which uses tiny needles and radiofrequency energy to boost collagen and elastin works great with PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) or chemical peels to enhance healing and rejuvenation.

WHow to pick the right combination for your skin? 

Cocktail treatments are just like a thumbprint—extremely personalised. This is why there isn’t one best to choose from. The choice of treatments depends on what skin concerns you have and what you wish to improve on. 

If a bride-to-be wants to work on her acne, dark circles, double chin, and also wants dewy skin and defined lips, then it’s best to start with chemical peels for acne, along with Salmon DNA under eye boosters for dark circles, do an Ultracel HIFU (a non-invasive skin lifting, tightening and fat reduction treatment) for the double chin, Profhilo for deep hydration and skin firming, and a Juvederm lip filler; all-in-one treatment session.

The ideal time to startcocktail therapy is six months to a year before the big day. 

Inputs by Dr. Niketa Sonavane, Celebrity Dermatologist and founder of Ambrosia Aesthetics, Mumbai

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