Eighty-seven days… Have you figured out your skin treatments before December, Nairobi?
That is the gap between this post and Christmas. It sounds like plenty of time. For most skin treatments, it is barely enough.
December in Nairobi fills up fast. Weddings, office parties, the drive upcountry, the family photo that ends up framed in the sitting room for the next ten years.
And every year, the same calls reach Taneet in the second week of December, asking for results that needed to start in September. Couples with a December wedding need even longer, which is why Taneet’s bridal skin prep timeline starts six months out.
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When Should Skin Treatments Start Before December
Now, for anything that builds collagen or fades pigment. Those treatments work over weeks and months, and their best results arrive long after the session itself.
Injectables and facials can wait until November. The mistake is treating everything as a last-minute option.
| Book by | Treatment | Why the timing matters |
|---|---|---|
| Late September | Morpheus8 | Collagen keeps building for around three months after treatment |
| Late September | Chemical peel programme | Pigment fades over a series of sessions spaced weeks apart |
| Late September | Laser hair removal | Sessions run four to six weeks apart, so starting now fits about three before December |
| Early October | Profhilo | Usually two sessions about four weeks apart, settling after the second |
| Mid November | Botox | The full effect shows at around two weeks |
| Mid November | Dermal and lip fillers | Swelling and any bruising need time to settle |
| Event week | PureHydro facial | Immediate glow with no downtime |
| CLINICAL NOTE: Nothing should be tried for the first time in the final two weeks before a major event. Even a gentle peel can cause brief flaking or darkening on melanin-rich skin, leaving no time for it to settle. |
What Should Be Booked in September
Treatments that rely on the skin rebuilding itself. Morpheus8 leads the list, since Taneet’s own treatment guidance puts full results at around three months, with collagen production continuing.
Pigmentation needs the same lead time. A melanin-aware chemical peel programme fades dark spots gradually, and rushing it with stronger peels risks the very darkening it is meant to correct.
For anyone tired of shaving before every event, laser hair removal for dark skin, which started this week, fits roughly three sessions before Christmas. Not the full course. But enough for a visible difference.
What Should Be Booked in October
Hydration and skin quality treatments. Profhilo is usually given as two sessions about a month apart, so an early October start puts the second session in early November, with results settled well before December.
October also suits a short series of treatments for under-eye dark circles and hollowing, which rarely look their best after a single visit.
The short rains usually arrive in October, and the extra humidity makes oily skin shinier. Clearing clogged pores now, using the approaches in Taneet’s enlarged pores guide, shows up in December photos.
When Should Botox and Fillers Be Done Before an Event
About two to four weeks before. Mayo Clinic notes that Botox usually begins working a few days after treatment, and Taneet reviews results at around two weeks, leaving room for small adjustments.
Timing it for mid-November also means Botox will still look fresh throughout the whole festive season. As Taneet’s guide to how long Botox lasts explains, results typically hold for three to four months.
Fillers need a little more margin. Mild swelling can take a week or two to settle fully, so lip fillers and cheek or jawline fillers are best done by mid-November.
What Is the best treatment for the Week of the Event
A PureHydro facial. It cleanses, exfoliates and hydrates in a single session with no downtime, so skin looks brighter within hours.
The final fortnight is about protecting what the earlier treatments built.
- Keep the usual routine and add nothing new
- Book PureHydro two to five days before the event
- Skip waxing and threading in the last few days to avoid redness
- Wear SPF daily, especially for outdoor ceremonies and upcountry travel
“The best December results we see nearly always come from people who walked in during September. They did not need more treatment. They gave the treatment time to work.”
Taneet Aesthetic Medicine Clinic
A first visit consultation maps a plan from today to the day your skin needs to be at its best.
Frequently asked questions
How long before an event should I get Botox?
About two to four weeks before. The full effect shows at around two weeks, which leaves time for any adjustment.
Is it too late to start Morpheus8 for December?
Late September is ideal, since full results take around three months. An October start still gives visible improvement by December.
What facial is best right before an event?
PureHydro, booked two to five days before. It gives an immediate glow with no downtime.
When should fillers be done before a December event?
By mid November. That gives any swelling time to settle fully.
Should I try a new treatment the week of an event?
No. Keep the final fortnight for treatments your skin has already had without a reaction.