October 25, 2026 — 5:00am

Event season is kicking off, and if you’re in the market for a skin refresh before hitting the party circuit, it pays to find one with minimal downtime. Cosmetic physician Dr Joseph Hkeik, of Sydney’s All Saint Clinic, offers CoolPeel, a laser resurfacing procedure with about two days of downtime. “This helps to brighten skin and rebuild collagen,” he says.

Looking for a skin refresh this time of year? Pick a cosmetic treatment with minimal downtime. Getty Images

Of course, regardless of which treatment you choose, it’s essential to pay attention to appropriate after-care. Following the procedure, keep your skincare routine simple to support the barrier and protect it from sun damage.

Dr Hkeik suggests using a gentle, non-active cleanser and a moisturising SPF50+ sunscreen, and taking an ingestible marine collagen supplement such as Par Olive’s Marine Collagen.…