The holidays bring family photos, office parties, weddings, and New Year's Eve plans. If you want your skin at its best for those moments, the timing of your treatments matters as much as the treatments themselves.
Some treatments work within days. Others need a few weeks for the skin to heal and show results. Book too late and you may walk into your event while your skin is still in the middle of the process.
We asked Dr. Ode of O Young MD which treatments she recommends before the holidays and how far ahead to schedule each one. Here is her advice for patients in Kerrville, Fredericksburg, and across the Texas Hill Country.
Dysport in Kerrville: Book at Least 2 Weeks Before Your Event
"Always Dysport, because it treats wrinkles so you look more relaxed. You'll want to do it at least 2 weeks before the event so it will be fully effective." - Dr. Ode
Dysport is an injectable neuromodulator that relaxes the muscles behind expression lines. It softens forehead lines, frown lines between the brows (the "11s"), and crow's feet around the eyes. The result is a smoother, more rested look that still lets you smile and laugh naturally in photos.
The appointment itself is quick, often 15 to 20 minutes, and most patients go right back to their day. The timing comes from how Dysport works. Patients usually start to notice a change within a few days, but full results take about two weeks to settle in.
That two-week window also gives you time for a follow-up visit if any area needs a small adjustment. If your event is on a Saturday, plan your Dysport appointment no later than two Saturdays before. Results typically last three to four months, so a treatment in early November can carry you through Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's.
Good to know before your appointment:
Skip strenuous exercise for the rest of the day
Stay upright for about four hours after treatment
Avoid rubbing or massaging the treated areas
Schedule facials or other skin treatments on a different day
BBL Photofacial in Kerrville: Book 4 Weeks Before Your Event
"BBL to correct the sun-damaging effects on the skin. Budget for 4 weeks before your event so the skin can show the transformation by the time you walk through the door." - Dr. Ode
A Texas summer leaves its mark. Even with daily sunscreen, months of Hill Country sun can show up as brown spots, freckling, redness, and uneven tone by fall. BBL (BroadBand Light) photofacial uses pulses of light to target that pigment and redness so the skin looks clearer and more even.
BBL needs the longest lead time on this list because of how results appear. After treatment, sun spots usually darken and rise toward the surface. Over the next one to two weeks, they flake away as the skin renews itself. Some patients also have mild redness for a few days.
Four weeks gives that process time to finish, with room to spare for your skin to settle. Booking BBL four weeks out means you arrive at your event with the clearer skin, not the healing stage.
Fall and winter are also the best time of year for BBL in Kerrville and Fredericksburg. Treated skin needs protection from sun exposure, which is easier to manage when days are shorter and you spend less time outdoors.
Good to know before your appointment:
Avoid tanning and direct sun for at least two weeks before treatment
Let us know about recent self-tanner use or new medications
Do not pick at darkened spots as they flake off
Wear a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher every day after treatment
Facials in Kerrville: Book Up to 2 Days Before Your Event
"A facial to have a glowing complexion, up to 2 days before the event. Any of them really!" - Dr. Ode
A facial is the final step in your holiday skin plan. It cleanses, exfoliates, and hydrates so your skin looks fresh and your makeup goes on smoothly. Because most facials have little to no downtime, you can book one close to your event.
Dr. Ode's advice is to schedule your facial up to two days before. That gives any temporary pinkness time to fade while the hydration and glow are still at their peak. Our licensed aestheticians in Kerrville offer several options, including the HydraFacial, Glo2Facial, and the Ritual Facial by LESSE. Any of them will work for a holiday refresh, so choose the one that fits your skin type and budget.
If you are also getting Dysport or BBL, keep your facial on a separate day from those treatments. A simple rule: Dysport and BBL early, facial last.
Good to know before your appointment:
Pause retinol and strong exfoliants for a few days before your facial
Avoid trying a new facial or product for the first time the day before a big event
Drink plenty of water the week of your event
Your Holiday Skin Treatment Timeline
Use this comparison to see how far ahead to book each treatment at our Kerrville office.
Last Day to Book for Each 2026 Holiday
Here are the latest recommended booking dates for the biggest events of the season. If you are reading this in late October, you still have time for the full plan before Thanksgiving.
Holiday weeks fill up quickly, so we recommend booking your full series in one call. If you are coming from Fredericksburg, scheduling all three visits at once makes planning your trips to Kerrville easier.
Frequently Asked Questions About Holiday Skin Treatments
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Dr. Ode recommends getting Dysport at least two weeks before your event. Most patients notice a change within a few days, but full results take about two weeks to appear.
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Plan for four weeks before your event. After BBL, sun spots darken and flake off over one to two weeks, and four weeks gives your skin time to show the full result.
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You can get a facial up to two days before your event. That gives any temporary pinkness time to fade while your skin still looks hydrated and bright.
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Many patients do both before the holidays. Our team will help you plan the order and spacing of your appointments during your consultation.
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Yes. O Young MD is located at 181 Chapman Dr in Kerrville, and we see patients from Fredericksburg and across the Texas Hill Country for Dysport, BBL, and facials.
Plan Your Holiday Skin Treatments in Kerrville
Whether you are getting ready for Thanksgiving dinner, a Christmas party, or a New Year's Eve celebration, the right timing helps you look rested and confident. Our team will build a treatment plan around your event dates so every result peaks on time.
O Young MD serves patients in Kerrville, Fredericksburg, and the surrounding Hill Country. Call us at (830) 315-5005 or book online to reserve your holiday appointments.