08/29/2026
Why fall is a practical time to start body skin treatments
Now that school is back in session and the beach days are behind us, we see more patients starting treatments for the body. There's a clinical reason for that timing, not only a scheduling one.
Less sun means a safer healing window. Chemical peels, microneedling and non-ablative laser resurfacing all leave the skin more sensitive to ultraviolet light for a period afterward. Lower sun exposure means a lower risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation — darkening of the skin after a procedure — which is a particular consideration in deeper skin tones. Fall and winter give the skin a quieter period to recover.
Body skin works on a slower clock. It is thicker than facial skin and turns over more slowly, so results build over a series rather than a single visit. Starting in September gives that series time.
Depending on your skin and your concern, Dr. Chandra may discuss:
• Chemical peels, including VI Peel Body — a blend of glycolic, lactic, mandelic and trichloroacetic acids formulated for body skin
• Microneedling, to encourage collagen remodeling in the dermis
• Non-ablative fractional lasers such as 1540, 1550 and 1927 nanometer lasers
• Prescription topical therapy and consistent at-home aftercare
What we're asked about most this time of year: stretch marks (striae), body acne and the marks it leaves behind, uneven tone after a summer outdoors, and surgical or injury scars. Stretch marks have no cure — but newer pink or red marks tend to respond better than older white ones, so timing shapes what is realistic.
Photo: clinical image supplied by Vitality Institute, the maker of VI Peel, as part of the social media assets it provides to its certified providers. This is not a patient of Anara MedSpa.
Individual results vary and multiple sessions will be required. This procedure may not be suitable for every patient; all patients must be evaluated by the physician as to the appropriateness of performing the procedure. No medical procedure is risk-free, and associated potential risks and complications — including irritation, prolonged redness, blistering, infection, scarring, and temporary or lasting pigment change — should be discussed with the physician rendering the procedure. No result is guaranteed. Not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. This post is educational and is not medical advice.
Anara MedSpa & Cosmetic Laser Center — East Brunswick, NJ. Message us to book a consultation with Dr. Chandra.
