Brides, you’ve been dreaming of your wedding day almost your whole life. You’ve found the man of your dreams, researched the venue, planned every last detail and then the details of a good backup plan as well. And just when you think you’ve got it all under control… you look in the mirror and realize that you would probably not be happy with your wedding photos if they were taken today.
The toll of bridal stress over months of planning and worrying can wreak havoc on your body’s nutritional health and your skin’s health and appearance, causing you to look tired, ragged, stressed. There’s no other day in your life where more pictures are taken at angles that can either be oh-so-flattering or oh-so-frightening. Those dreaded mirrors in the bridal salons remind you of every missed work-out- with lighting that you swear was designed for counting wrinkles and pores!
Ok- take a deep breath… Lets take a few minutes to focus on you, The Bride, and a few simple processes that can take your dream of glowing, radiant, smooth and polished skin and a lovely silhouette from fairytale to reality.
At Aesthetic Enhancements Plastic Surgery, Dr. Armando Soto and his team have all the tools and a few tips to help you become the most beautiful bride you can be!
1. Skin: Achieving that bridal glow doesn’t happen overnight- it requires the same careful planning you’ve put into every other detail of your big day. Depending on your timeline, the sooner you start taking proper care of your skin, the better! There are several options to make your skin look gorgeous depending on what your goals are, and the needs of your individual complexion. Your stressful situation causes an array of skin problems like acne and dullness, and then there is the cycle of clogging pores with make up from trying to cover blemishes! And while the drugstore has aisles of products that claim to be the latest and greatest breakthrough in skin care, too often we see no improvement (or worsening!)- so instead of searching blindly and wasting money on low quality products, why not have a consultation with a licensed paramedical esthetician like Jessica at Aesthetic Enhancements to see what a simple change- to a quality skincare regimen- can do for you! Pamper your pores with a deep cleansing facial or even a few in the months leading up to your wedding. Jess performs all types of skin analysis and care for brides frequently. Your groom will notice and your confidence will be through the roof being blemish free on your big day!
2. Get rid of the wrinkles! By the time of your wedding, your skin has usually seen some better days! With signs of sun exposure catching up to you, one too many glasses of champagne at your bachelorette party, and a few late nights with the bridesmaids diy-ing your wedding decor, your eyes are looking a little tired and wrinkles are showing that you don’t remember seeing before! Botox is not just for the mother-of-the-bride- the bride herself should have bright eyes and a smooth forehead in all of her pictures as well! Wanting your pouty face to really wow him in your boudoir photos? Consult an expert like Dr. Soto’s Physician Assistant Bridget Kelly, PA-C and see how just a little can go a long way. You will look age-less in your wedding photos and your make-up artist will wonder why you even needed them!
3. Get rid of that pooch! So… chances are your gym routine has taken a back seat to your wedding planning. And considering all of the engagement parties, vendor expos, bridal showers, and cake tastings, your tummy is looking a little too full…and the clock is ticking until you have a date with the dress of your dreams! You wanted custom monogram cupcakes, not a muffin top to match!
If you find yourself worried about your body- come in to Aesthetic Enhancements Plastic Surgery where we can help you give fat the cold shoulder! CoolSculpting is a non-invasive, safe, proven, and effective way to get rid of fat bulges! Skip out of work early to visit us for this incredible one hour procedure and still have time to make it to your spin class in the evening! Give yourself a few weeks to see results though- most people see maximum benefit at 60-90 days, and require two treatments to get the best outcome.
If you have any questions about how you can look your best for your big day, please contact our incredible team at Aesthetic Enhancements who would love to help you be the most beautiful and confident bride possible! Happy Planning!
Caley Wilcox, RN