Get Summer-Ready: Top Facial Treatments to Refresh Your Look Before Vacation Season

Summer is just around the corner, which means it’s time to get your skin looking its absolute best for vacation season. At Carolina Facial Plastics in Charlotte, NC, we offer a variety of minimally invasive treatments that can refresh and rejuvenate your appearance with little to no downtime — perfect for busy schedules and last-minute preparation for summer events.

Our double board-certified facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Jonathan Kulbersh, and our team of experienced aesthetic providers specialize exclusively in facial treatments, ensuring that you receive the most advanced and effective care. Let’s explore the top facial treatments that will have you summer-ready in no time!

Microneedling with PRP/PDGF: Advanced Skin Rejuvenation for Summer

For comprehensive skin improvement that continues to develop over time, microneedling combined with regenerative treatments offers impressive results with minimal recovery time – perfect for summer preparation.

At Carolina Facial Plastics, we offer several advanced microneedling technologies, including:

• Rejuvapen for improved skin texture and fine line reduction
• Sylfirm X with dual-wave radiofrequency to target various skin concerns
• Virtue RF for deep skin renewal with little to no downtime

When combined with regenerative treatments like PRP or PDGF, microneedling becomes even more effective for creating summer-ready skin.

Understanding the Difference: PRP vs. PDGF

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) uses your body’s own healing properties to enhance skin rejuvenation. The process involves:

• Drawing a small amount of your blood
• Processing it to concentrate the platelets
• Applying this platelet-rich solution to the skin during or after microneedling

PRP contains growth factors that accelerate healing and enhance collagen production, leading to smoother, brighter skin. You may have heard this treatment referred to as a Vampire Facial.

Platelet-Derived Growth Factor (PDGF) represents the next evolution in regenerative aesthetics. Rather than using your own blood, PDGF treatments use bioengineered growth factors that are:

• Precisely formulated at optimal concentrations
• Consistent in potency from treatment to treatment
• Ready to use without blood drawing

Enjoy the Latest in Skin Rejuvenation With Ariessence

Carolina Facial Plastics now offers Ariessence, a cutting-edge bioengineered growth factor treatment that serves as an advanced alternative to PRP. This innovative PDGF solution is specifically designed to boost collagen and elastin pro duction for superior summer-ready skin.

Ariessence works by delivering highly concentrated platelet-derived growth factors that stimulate your skin’s natural healing response and:

• Accelerate post-procedure healing
• Enhance skin hydration and firmness
• Reduce the appearance of scars and fine lines

The advantages of choosing Ariessence PDGF over traditional PRP for your summer preparation include:

• No blood draw required
• Consistent results with every treatment
• Enhanced efficacy with precisely controlled growth factor concentrations
• Minimal downtime – perfect for pre-vacation treatments

For best results, we recommend scheduling your microneedling with Ariessence PDGF or PRP treatment 2-3 weeks before summer events. Most patients experience only temporary redness and minimal swelling that resolves within 1-2 days, allowing you to return to normal activities quickly.

Exosome Therapy: Cutting-Edge Treatment for Enhanced Summer Glow

For those seeking the absolute latest in skin rejuvenation science, exosome therapy represents an exciting advancement that’s perfectly timed for summer preparation.

Unlike other regenerative treatments that use blood-derived factors or growth factor proteins, exosomes work at a deeper cellular communication level. These nano-sized vesicles are derived from stem cells and contain a complex cargo of:

• microRNA that regulates cellular processes
• Signaling proteins that direct cell behavior
• Enzymes that facilitate skin repair
• Lipids that support skin barrier function

When applied to the skin as a standalone treatment or following procedures like our gentle laser treatments, exosomes act as cellular messengers that:

• Dramatically reduce inflammation and redness
• Support the skin’s natural repair mechanisms
• Enhance hydration at the cellular level
• Promote even skin tone and texture

What makes exosome therapy particularly suitable for summer preparation is its ability to strengthen the skin’s resilience while improving its appearance. This makes your skin better equipped to handle summer elements like sun exposure, chlorine, and salt water, though proper sun protection remains essential.

The treatment process is quick and comfortable, involving simple application of the exosome solution to the skin. There’s absolutely no downtime, making it the perfect “day before” treatment before summer events and vacations.

Creating Your Summer-Ready Treatment Plan

The best approach to getting summer-ready skin often involves a customized combination of treatments. During your consultation at Carolina Facial Plastics, our experienced providers will assess your skin concerns, discuss your summer timeline, and recommend the ideal treatment sequence for your needs.

Important considerations for summer preparation:

• Most treatments should be scheduled 2-4 weeks before major events
• Sun protection is critical after all skin treatments
• A consistent medical-grade skincare routine enhances and maintains results

Remember that while many of our treatments offer quick recovery, scheduling them in advance gives your skin time to reach its optimal appearance for summer activities.

Why Choose Carolina Facial Plastics for Your Summer Skin Preparation

At Carolina Facial Plastics in Charlotte, NC, we focus exclusively on facial aesthetics, giving our team unparalleled expertise in creating natural-looking results with minimal downtime.

Our providers have over 25 years of combined experience and have trained directly under Dr. Jonathan Kulbersh, our double board-certified facial plastic surgeon.

We’re proud to be voted “Best Med Spa” in the 2025 Bob Awards, reflecting our commitment to exceptional patient care and outstanding results.

Don’t wait until the last minute to prepare your skin for summer! Contact Carolina Facial Plastics today at 704-323-5090 to schedule your consultation, or book online at carolinafacialplasticsurgery.com. Let us help you put your best face forward this summer vacation season!