Summer is all about feeling confident in your skin, and with the right approach, you don’t have to pause your progress during the warmer months. At Thistle Medical Aesthetics, we focus on strategic, summer safe treatments that keep your skin healthy, glowing, and protected while accounting for increased UV exposure, heat, and outdoor activities.
What To Pause and What to Prioritize This Summer
Certain treatments are typically paused during summer because they increase sun sensitivity, including aggressive chemical peels, IPL photofacials, and some laser procedures. However, many minimally invasive treatments can still safely support your skincare goals with proper timing and aftercare.
Injectables
Botox/Dysport/Daxxify injections are great to maintain a refreshed, rested look through the season! Not only can they effectively reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles caused by repetitive facial movements, there’s also no downtime and the sun doesn’t impact your results. Looking for a way to minimize sweat? We can inject any of these neuromodulators to areas such as the underarms and palms to assist with excess sweating!
We can strategically add volume to the lips, enhance cheekbones, or soften deep creases with dermal fillers, while effectively addressing signs of aging and facial asymmetry. Sculptra is a biostimulator that works gradually over time to stimulate collagen production to restore lost volume and improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and aging skin. Its gradual approach ensures a subtle enhancement so you look like you, just more youthful and refreshed.
Microneedling
Treatments like SkinPen Microneedling and Morpheus RF Microneedling, create micro-injuries in the skin to stimulate collagen and elastin production. These treatments enhance skin elasticity and resilience while addressing concerns such as fine lines, pore size, acne scarring, and texture. Morpheus includes radiofrequency technology, to also tighten loose, crepey skin, reduce wrinkles, improve skin tone and texture, and contour.
Solaria CO2 Resurfacing Laser
Laser treatments are typically off limits in the summer. With advanced technology like Solaria CO2, we’re able to adjust energy settings during the summer months to create a lighter, more conservative treatment that still supports collagen and improves overall skin texture. This allows you to continue making progress without fully pausing your treatment plan, as long as we’re thoughtful about timing and your level of sun exposure.
BioRePeel
BioRePeel delivers the benefits of a traditional chemical peel such as brighter tone, improved texture, and collagen stimulation without the heavy post-peel shedding. Safe year round, it gently exfoliates to reveal a more even, radiant complexion.
GlacialSkin Treatment
GlacialSkin cryotherapy is a favorite this time of year to deliver an instantly cooling, calming effect on the skin. It’s especially beneficial when paired at the end of treatments like microneedling or CO2 laser, to soothe post-procedure warmth, reduce inflammation, and support a more comfortable recovery.
Custom Facials
Professional facials help clear congestion from excess oil and buildup common in warmer months, while being fully customized to your skin’s needs. They’re a great way to keep your skin clean, hydrated, and glowing throughout the summer.
Protect Your Skin This Summer
While these treatments are considered summer safe, proper before and after care is imperative. Sunscreen is non-negotiable. Check out our SPF collection here! Reapplication, limiting direct sun exposure, and following post-care instructions all play a critical role in protecting both your skin and your results. Our team of experts are excited to create a personalized treatment plan with your summer schedule in mind during a consultation or at your next appointment.
