Aesthetic Medicine With Foresight

With backgrounds in dermatology, plastic surgery, and advanced aesthetic medicine, Elite Aesthetics providers understand how UV exposure, humidity fluctuations, pollution, and indoor heating affect skin biology. Our team creates treatment plans tailored to each season, focusing on optimizing safety, stimulating collagen, controlling pigmentation, enhancing hydration, and ensuring long-term results. We prioritize quality over speed, always maintaining the integrity of your skin.

How Climate Impacts Skin Biology

Skin is a living organ that responds dynamically to environmental stressors. In NYC, that means:

Specific treatments—like fractional CO2 lasers—require reduced sun exposure for safe recovery. Others, such as neuromodulators and PRP, can be performed year-round.

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Seasonal Recommendations by NYC Quarter

Winter (December–February)

Repair + Rebuild

Best time for:

  • Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing
  • Morpheus8 RF microneedling
  • Sculptra
  • Deep chemical peels
  • Intensive barrier-repair skincare
  • IV drips for hydration and immune support

Why now?

Lower UV exposure reduces post-treatment pigmentation risk and supports safe collagen remodeling.

Spring (March–May)

Refresh + Refine

Best time for:

  • IPL for sun damage correction
  • Light chemical peels
  • PRP/PRF for regenerative glow
  • Injectable maintenance before summer
  • Skincare adjustments for humidity shifts
  • GLP-1 medically guided wellness support

Why now?

Brighten, refine texture, and prepare skin before peak sun months.

Summer (June–August)

Protect + Maintain

Best time for:

  • Neuromodulators (reduce sweat and fine lines)
  • Conservative filler refinement
  • Hydrafacial + antioxidant support
  • Medical-grade sunscreen and pigment prevention

Why now?

Energy-based resurfacing is typically minimized due to UV exposure risks. Daily broad-spectrum SPF is essential to prevent photoaging and pigmentation.

Fall (September–November)

Correct + Stimulate

Best time for:

  • IPL for summer pigment
  • Morpheus8 tightening
  • CO2 laser resurfacing
  • Sculptra
  • Structured bridal timelines
    Comprehensive annual treatment planning

Why now?

Fall is prime collagen season—ideal for resetting and rebuilding before year-end events.

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Benefits of Seasonal Planning

  • Optimized collagen stimulation during lower-UV months
  • Reduced risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
  • Stronger skin barrier during harsh winters
  • Smarter injectable maintenance cycles
  • Wellness support aligned with immune and energy shifts
  • Long-term preservation over reactive correction
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Why Choose Elite Aesthetics?

Our practice was founded by Mariesa Porter, MSN, APRN, CANS, who is recognized as one of the Top 100 Aesthetic Injectors in America. Under the medical direction of Dr. David Porter, MD, we combine advanced anatomical expertise with a conservative, artistry-driven philosophy.

Every treatment is:

  • Performed by highly trained medical professionals
  • Guided by comprehensive safety protocols
  • Designed with long-term facial balance in mind
  • Built around transparency—including transparent pricing and consultation guidance

We do not oversell. We plan. And that distinction shows in your results.

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What to Expect Before, During, and After

Consultation

Your consultation includes a comprehensive facial and skin assessment, medical history review, and lifestyle evaluation. We map out a 12-month plan tailored to your goals. Consultation fees are applied toward treatment.

Treatment costs vary by service (injectables, lasers, facials, wellness). Transparent pricing is always provided before proceeding.

Procedure

Depending on the season, your plan may include:

  • Neuromodulators (BOTOX/Dysport)
  • Dermal fillers or Sculptra (collagen biostimulator)
  • Fractional CO2 or Morpheus8
  • IPL (Lumecca)
  • Medical-grade facials and peels
  • PRP/PRF regenerative treatments
  • GLP-1 wellness support or IV therapy

All treatments follow evidence-based protocols and manufacturer guidelines.

Recovery and Results

  • Neuromodulators: Visible smoothing in 3–7 days; full effect at 2 weeks.
  • Fillers: Immediate contouring; refined settling over 2 weeks.
  • Sculptra: Gradual collagen production over 8–12 weeks.
  • CO2 Laser: 7–10 days of social downtime; collagen remodeling continues for months.
  • Morpheus8: Mild redness/swelling 2–5 days; progressive tightening over 3 months.
  • IPL: Pigment darkens then flakes off within 7–10 days.
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Your Skin Changes With The City. Your Plan Should, Too.

Contact us today to schedule your personalized seasonal consultation at our Flatiron medical spa.

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