26 March 2026
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Your (or a loved one’s) wedding day is one of the most special days of your life. While you’re planning every detail of the big day, your skin deserves the same attention, and starting early makes all the difference.
Our team of dermatologists have helped countless brides (and grooms) achieve glowing, radiant skin, and we know just how important the timeline is.
Here’s your strategic guide to glowing skin that lasts beyond the first dance.
6 Months before: Book a dermatology consultation to assess your skin and create a personalised treatment plan. If you’re dealing with acne, pigmentation, or texture concerns, now’s the time to start laser therapy like AviClear or BBL. Results take time, so make sure to give yourself time to see results.
3-4 Months before: This is your window for more intensive treatments. Chemical peels/facials, Profhilo or Microneedling work brilliantly here, especially in combination with BBL – but they need proper recovery time and often require multiple sessions. Plan a course of treatments now so results peak perfectly for your wedding day. At our clinic, we typically recommend 3 sessions spaced 4 weeks apart for microneedling and BBL. Facials can be completed right up to the day, but make sure you do one ahead of time so that we can optimise results for the big day.
6-8 Weeks before: LED therapy, gentle facials, and Polynucleotides treatments can enhance what you’ve already built without a long downtime. Make sure your at-home skincare routine is in tip-top shape, too, and avoid experimenting with new products after this point – our skin experts can create a tailored regimen that’s personalised to you (we do this free of charge, so just reach out for a complimentary skin health consultation).
2 Weeks before: This is the time for maintenance only. A gentle hydrating facial is safe, but avoid anything aggressive. Your skin needs to be calm, not recovering from treatment. We often book brides for express facials during this window to get a glow.
1 Week before: Hands off. Seriously. The worst wedding skin disasters we’ve seen happen when brides panic and try something new this week. Trust your preparation. If you’re worried, call us; we offer same-day consultations for pre-wedding emergencies. If you suddenly have a breakout of a cystic acne spot then we can help with a steroid injection (if appropriate to do so).
For acne-prone brides: AviClear laser targets the root cause without medication, making it ideal for wedding planning (but you need a few months for this to really set in, so avoid within the 3 months before your wedding). Pair with LED therapy, breakout-clearing facials, and good skincare in the final weeks to control inflammation. If you’re breaking out from wedding stress, we can see you online for prescription treatments, too, so you don’t need to add clinic visits to your to-do list if your schedule is jam-packed.
For pigmentation concerns: BBL laser and chemical peels dramatically improve sun-damaged skin, dark spots, and uneven tone. Your skin will gradually brighten, and look completely natural in photos – not filtered, just genuinely glowing.
For texture and glow: Microneedling with Profhilo creates that “lit from within” luminosity, and skin will look plump and smooth under any lighting. Three sessions typically deliver stunning results.
For last-minute glow: Booked your wedding in 6 weeks? We’ve got you. LED therapy facials deliver immediate radiance with no downtime. Hydrating treatments with hyaluronic acid plump skin beautifully.
The best time to start is now. Whether you’re 12 months or 12 weeks out, we can create a treatment plan that fits your timeline and is completely personal to your skin’s needs.
At No23. Skin, we see patients from across London, and offer evening appointments because we know you’re juggling venue visits, dress fittings, and a million other details.
Call 0203 9411815 or book your consultation online now, and let’s make sure your skin is ready for the big day.
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