My year-end party is 2–3 weeks away. What can I still have done?
“The year-end dinner is in three weeks. What can I get now so I look good by then?” Once November comes, I hear this a lot in the consultation room. When time is short, the first job isn't picking the treatment with the strongest effect. It's picking one whose result has come up, and whose swelling and bruising have gone, by that day.
The short answer
With 2–3 weeks to go before a party, I lean on treatments that show quickly and recover quickly. Botox takes effect over a few days to 2 weeks, and with skin Botox many people feel a change in texture and shine from 1–2 weeks. Filler bruising can last 1–2 weeks, so filler should be done by 2 weeks before the party, and in the final week it's safer not to start anything new. The combination I often suggest at Miso Clinic for this window is skin Botox plus Botox for expression lines, and if firmness bothers you too, I add radiofrequency lifting, which lets you get on with your day the next day. At Miso Clinic in Daegu, I ask for the date of the party first, count backwards, and split what we do now from what waits until after.
What can I do with the time I have left?
| Time left | What you can do | Combination at Miso Clinic | What to expect, and the limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 weeks or more | Botox, skin Botox, skin booster, filler | skin Botox + Botox, and Rejuran if texture bothers you | Small bumps at skin booster injection points for a few days. Bruising, if it happens, lasts 1–2 weeks |
| 2–3 weeks | Botox, skin Botox, radiofrequency lifting | skin Botox + Botox, and Density · XERF for firmness | Radiofrequency: back to daily life the next day. The real change comes over 2–3 months |
| 1–2 weeks | Botox you have had before, radiofrequency | A first-time injection waits until after the party | Not enough time to see how you react to something new |
| Under 1 week | No new treatment | Sleep, managing puffiness, sunscreen | Avoiding unexpected swelling or bruising comes first |
This table isn't a standard set by research. It's my own clinical rule, matching when each treatment's result shows against how long recovery takes. If you have several parties, count from the first one.
→ Read more: When do results show?
Why are Botox and skin Botox the core?
Both leave tiny needle marks, and both take effect within about 2 weeks. Botox handles expression lines on the forehead, between the brows and around the eyes; skin Botox handles shine, pores and fine texture. They do different jobs, so one doesn't stand in for the other.
A Cochrane review of 65 studies and 14,919 people confirmed the effect of Botox on forehead, frown and crow’s feet lines. Still, if it's your first time, I want to look at your expressions again 2 weeks later, so I suggest starting when there are 3 weeks left.
→ Read more: When Botox starts working and how long it lasts
Is radiofrequency lifting worth doing now?
Radiofrequency lifting such as Density or XERF doesn't break the skin surface, so many people are back to daily life the same day or the next. You feel some tightening on the day, but the real change comes over 2–3 months.
So I won't tell you to have radiofrequency just for this party. If you're starting now with the new year or spring in mind, it's an easy choice for your schedule. If you have metal or electronic implants, are pregnant, or have inflamed skin, I don't do radiofrequency that day.
→ Read more: Aftercare following radiofrequency lifting
Who I suggest each combination for
- 3 weeks left, and expression lines make you look tired → Botox for the forehead, between the brows and around the eyes + skin Botox
- 3 weeks or more left, and texture or glow is the concern → skin Botox + Rejuran, with the areas split
- Firmness bothers you and you want to look past the party → radiofrequency lifting + skin Botox
- The party is under a week away → no new treatment; watch sleep, salty food and alcohol, and book treatment for after
When we do several things on the same day, I split the areas so they don't overlap. I couldn't find trials showing that combining works better than doing one. We do two because there are two concerns.
→ Read more: Before your treatment
When I look at things differently
- With dissolving threads, data on 1,406 people showed bruising in 19.49% and swelling in 16.79%. I don’t suggest them 2–3 weeks before; we book them for after the party.
- Collagen boosters such as Juvelook, Gouri and Everwrinkle fill in over 2–3 months. They aren’t a treatment timed for this party.
- Filler in areas with many blood vessels, such as under the eyes or the temples, needs more time in hand.
- Ulthera, Thermage, Onda, InMode and Shurink are devices we don’t offer.
What shows up in photos before any treatment does is sleep. Photos of people who had gone 31 hours without sleep were rated as having more swollen eyes. For a few days before the party, go to bed early and cut back on salty food and alcohol.
→ Read more: How many sessions, and how often?
How does the consultation work, and how do I book?
On a first visit we take photos from the front, at 45 degrees and from the side, and together we pick the one concern that bothers you most. I'll ask about any medications you take, any metal or electronic implants in your face, and whether you might be pregnant, and then I split things into what we can do today and what can wait for later. It's completely fine to come in just for a consultation and go home.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Booking | Naver booking · KakaoTalk chat · Phone +82-53-428-2700 |
| Location | 4F Bombom Building, 125 Dongdeok-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu (Exit 1, Kyungpook National University Hospital Station, Line 3) |
| Hours | Weekdays 11:00–19:00 · Saturday 10:00–16:00, closed Sundays and public holidays |
Treatment before a year-end party FAQ
The party is 2 weeks away. Can I still get Botox?
Yes. Botox takes effect over a few days to 2 weeks. If it's your first time, 3 weeks before gives you more room.
How far ahead should I have filler?
Bruising can last 1–2 weeks, so at least 2 weeks before, and 3–4 weeks to be comfortable.
There's a week left. Is there anything I can do?
I'd suggest holding off on anything new. Botox you've had before can be decided after a consultation.
Will lifting make me look different at the party?
With radiofrequency lifting you feel some tightening on the day, but the real change comes over 2–3 months. I suggest starting with a view to the time after the party.
How late can I have a skin booster?
The small bumps at the injection points go down in a few days, but bruising, if it happens, lasts 1–2 weeks. I suggest it when 3 weeks or more are left.
Where can I get a pre-party treatment consultation in Daegu?
At Miso Clinic in Daegu (4F Bombom Building, 125 Dongdeok-ro, Jung-gu, Exit 1 of Kyungpook National University Hospital Station). You can book through Naver booking, KakaoTalk or by phone at +82-53-428-2700. Weekdays 11:00–19:00, Saturday 10:00–16:00, closed Sundays and public holidays.
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Related care: Botox · skin Botox · Rejuran · Density · XERF
Who wrote this
Written and reviewed by Lee Chi-Hak, MD, director of Miso Clinic, Daegu. The treatment standards and injection design set out here are the ones we use in practice.
| Medical director | Lee Chi-Hak, MD |
|---|---|
| Address | 4F Bombom Building, 125 Dongdeok-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu, South Korea · Exit 1, Kyungpook National University Hospital Station |
| Phone | +82-53-428-2700 |
| Hours | Weekdays 11:00–19:00 (lunch 13:00–14:00) / Saturday 10:00–16:00 (no lunch break) / Closed Sundays and public holidays |
| Columns | All clinical columns |
| Reference library | All booster and device references |
References
- A schedule counted back from the event date — Miso Clinic column daegu-wedding-treatment-schedule: Botox takes effect over a few days to 2 weeks; filler bruising lasts 1–2 weeks, so at least 2 weeks before; no new treatment in the final week; radiofrequency lifting and collagen boosters show results over 2–3 months. This is clinical judgement, not a standard set by research.
- When skin Botox shows — Miso Clinic columns daegu-skin-botox-effect · daegu-dongan-skin-how: many people feel a change from 1–2 weeks, it is usually clear at about 1 month, and it fades between 3 and 4 months.
- Cochrane review of botulinum toxin — Camargo CP et al. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2021;7:CD011301. PMID 34224576. 65 studies, 14,919 people.
- Aftercare following non-invasive radiofrequency — Miso Clinic column after-rf-care: the two clinical trials that wrote down post-treatment instructions advised an immediate return to daily life and continuing usual skincare; burns appear within 72 hours, and hollowing at 1–4 months (2 months on average).
- Adverse events with absorbable threads — Ojha AS et al. Dermatol Surg 2025;51(3):272-6. PMID 39442180. 19 studies, 1,406 people: bruising 19.49%, swelling 16.79%, tenderness 9.96%, infection 2.49%, haematoma 0.64%.
- The sleep-deprived face — Sundelin T et al. Cues of fatigue. Sleep 2013;36(9):1355-60. PMID 23997369.
- When results show — Miso Clinic column when-results-show: at day 90, 92% of doctors versus 42% of patients. In biopsies after collagen-stimulating products, no new collagen at 2 weeks, type III at 2 months, type I at 3–4 months.
- Korean medical advertising law — Korean Medical Service Act Article 56(2) (no treatment testimonials, no comparisons with other clinics, no superlatives). This is why this column carries no prices, reviews or before-and-after photos.
- Miso Clinic treatment policy — What we have: Density Noir (ALPHA · BOOST tips), XERF, Oligio Kiss; Lituo (Re2O), CellReDM, Reallo; Rejuran; the full Juvelook lineup; Gouri; Everwrinkle and Everwrinkle V; Radiesse; Byryzn; D-Classy; hyaluronic acid filler; Botox (all areas, skin Botox); ligament injection; dissolving threads. What we do not offer: Onda, Thermage, InMode, Ulthera, Shurink, liposuction. Hollow cheeks get dissolvable hyaluronic acid filler first, sagging gets lifting first; no radiofrequency that day with metal or electronic implants in the face, pregnancy or skin inflammation; threads are the dissolving kind, used conservatively over age 50; we decide by the change that bothers you, not by age; results are judged after 2–3 months with photos taken under the same conditions.
Everything in this column is general information and does not replace medical diagnosis or treatment. Effects and side effects vary with individual skin condition, age and underlying illness, and the same result is not guaranteed for everyone. Any decision to proceed should be made in an in-person consultation with a physician.