Calgary's stunning summer comes with unique skincare challenges: intense UV exposure at high altitude and low humidity that accelerate aging and cause dryness. Point of View Medical Aesthetics offers solutions to help you achieve radiant summer skin.

Understanding Calgary's Summer Skin Challenges

Our mountain-adjacent city creates specific hurdles during summer. The arid climate actively depletes skin moisture, making fine lines more noticeable when you want to look your best. Higher elevation intensifies UV damage, breaking down collagen faster and increasing hyperpigmentation risk. This combination of dehydration and sun exposure requires a targeted approach addressing both concerns simultaneously.

For essential protection, avoid peak UV hours between 10am and 2pm. Wear protective clothing and wide-brimmed hats whenever possible. Stay consistently hydrated to support skin health from within.

Your Essential Summer Skincare Foundation

Before pursuing professional treatments, establish these fundamental practices. Apply daily SPF 30+ and reapply every 2-3 hours when outdoors. Use morning antioxidant protection with vitamin C serum to create an additional defense layer. Incorporate strategic hydration with medical-grade moisturizers to reinforce your skin's moisture barrier. Implement nighttime repair with retinol or growth factor creams to encourage collagen production. Avoid harsh exfoliants before sun exposure to prevent unnecessary sensitivity.

Professional Treatment Options

Botox and Dysport: Versatile Summer Confidence Booster

This purified protein temporarily relaxes specific facial muscles, smoothing crow's feet, frown lines, and forehead wrinkles. Results appear in 4-7 days and peak around two weeks post-treatment. Botox also effectively treats excessive sweating, keeping underarms and hands dry during summer activities. The treatment requires minimal downtime and works compatibly with other aesthetic procedures.

Dermal Fillers: Restore Volume and Hydration

Filler treatments address volume loss that Botox can't fix by restoring fullness where sun exposure and aging have created hollows. They enhance natural contours in cheeks, temples, and jawlines while smoothing stubborn lines around the mouth and nose. The structural support provided improves skin hydration from beneath the surface. Schedule these treatments 2-3 weeks before events for optimal settling.

SkinVIVE: Calgary's Ultimate Hydration Solution

SkinVIVE uses microdroplet hyaluronic acid injections to hydrate skin from within. The treatment delivers lasting moisture that effectively resists Calgary's dry climate. Results persist for 6-9 months, providing firmer, more radiant skin. SkinVIVE serves as an ideal defense against both outdoor dryness and indoor air conditioning.

LaseMD Ultra: Gentle Skin Reset

This non-ablative laser resurfacing technology specifically targets sunspots, uneven tone, and texture irregularities. Patients experience minimal downtime with only 1-2 days of mild redness. Schedule this treatment 3-4 weeks before events for optimal results. Diligent post-treatment sun protection is essential to safeguard newly revealed skin cells.

RejuvenateRx Facials: Quick Refreshers

These facials provide professional-grade cleansing and exfoliation with immediate results. The optional AquaGold microinfusion creates a coveted "glass skin" finish perfect for special occasions. Schedule these treatments 1-2 weeks before events for optimal radiance. Recovery involves minimal downtime, perhaps just an hour of slight pinkness.

Planning Your Summer Skin Timeline

Start planning three months before summer with a comprehensive consultation and establish your medical-grade skincare routine. Schedule fillers or SkinVIVE 6-8 weeks before events, allowing time for results to fully develop. Book LaseMD Ultra with enough healing time before peak sun exposure. Arrange Botox treatments four weeks before events and schedule a facial for deep exfoliation. In the final weeks, maintain your evening skincare routine, apply sunscreen diligently, and consider a final hydrating facial if desired.