Fall

There isn’t one facial that’s best for everyone. The right choice depends on how your skin is behaving after summer and what you’d like to address.

A Hydrafacial is a great option for cleansing, exfoliation, extractions, and hydration in one treatment. Prefer a more traditional facial experience? Viva’s Custom Designer Facial begins with a skin analysis so your esthetician can tailor the products and treatment to your skin’s current needs.

For a head-to-toe fall reset, the Grounding Retreat Massage + Hydrafacial Package pairs a Deluxe Hydrafacial with a 60-minute massage and other relaxing seasonal touches.

If summer left behind visible sun spots, uneven tone, rough texture, or other changes you’d like to address, fall is a good time to reassess your skin and build a treatment plan around your goals.

Depending on your skin, options may include chemical peels, microneedling, Hydrafacials, or laser skin rejuvenation treatments such as IPL, Clear + Brilliant, or Fraxel. Because these treatments work differently and aren’t right for every skin type or concern, a personalized recommendation matters more than choosing a treatment based on the season alone.

Daily sun protection remains important, too. A complimentary consultation with Viva’s med spa team can help you determine which treatment or combination of treatments makes sense for your skin, goals, and schedule.

In many cases, yes. Dry or sensitive skin doesn’t automatically rule out a facial, but it does make customization especially important.

Before your treatment, tell your esthetician about any dryness, sensitivity, irritation, medications, or skincare products that may be affecting your skin. A Custom Designer Facial begins with a skin analysis so your esthetician can select products and techniques based on what your skin needs that day.

If your skin is actively irritated, peeling, broken, sunburned, or otherwise inflamed, your provider may recommend postponing treatment until it has recovered. Not sure? Give us a call before your appointment and we’ll help you determine the best next step.

Fall can be a smart time to begin laser hair removal, especially if you’d like to make progress on a treatment series before warmer-weather plans roll around again.

Laser hair removal works over multiple appointments because hair grows in different cycles, so results develop gradually rather than after a single visit. Starting in fall gives you time to work through a recommended series over the months ahead.

It can also be easier to protect some treatment areas from prolonged sun exposure when they’re more often covered by clothing. That doesn’t make sun protection any less important, though. UV exposure continues year-round, particularly in sunny climates like ours, so follow your provider’s before-and-after-care instructions throughout your series.

Maybe, but your skin gets the deciding vote. A change of season doesn’t automatically require a completely new routine. Instead, pay attention to changes in hydration, oiliness, sensitivity, texture, or other concerns and adjust accordingly.

A solid foundation still includes gentle cleansing, moisturizer suited to your skin, targeted products for your individual concerns, and daily broad-spectrum sunscreen. If your skin begins feeling drier or more sensitive, you may benefit from adjusting the balance of hydration and exfoliation rather than replacing everything on your shelf.

Not sure where to start? Your Viva esthetician can recommend professional skincare based on your skin type, current routine, and goals. You can also explore our fall skincare favorites for products selected with the season in mind.

Fall can be a convenient time for a chemical peel, particularly if you’re ready to address concerns such as dullness, uneven tone or texture, discoloration, or visible signs of sun exposure after summer.

Viva offers several chemical peel options with different formulas, treatment goals, and amounts of downtime. Your provider can recommend the appropriate peel based on your skin type, concerns, and desired results.

Timing still matters. Even as the season changes, sun exposure remains a consideration before and after a peel. Follow your provider’s aftercare instructions carefully and keep daily sun protection part of your routine.

Yes. Sunscreen isn’t just for summer, and UV exposure doesn’t disappear when the calendar turns to fall.

Daily broad-spectrum SPF helps protect your skin from sun damage throughout the year, including on cloudy or cooler days. It’s especially important when you’re investing in professional skincare or skin rejuvenation treatments aimed at improving tone, texture, discoloration, or other signs of sun exposure.

Keep sunscreen as the final step in your morning skincare routine, and reapply as appropriate for your time outdoors. Your Viva esthetician can also help you choose sun protection that works well with your skin type and the rest of your routine.