How long before the holidays to get botox, fillers or HIFU
Prices as of 25.10.2026
How long before an event: a countdown
Tap a point on the timeline.
3 months before
A good time for HIFU: the biggest change usually comes at 2–6 months. With fat under the chin, the first lipolysis session: final result in 6–8 weeks.
2 months before
The last sensible point for HIFU. First Profhilo session 8–10 weeks before: the second about 4 weeks later, full effect 4–6 weeks after that.
4 weeks before
The window for botulinum toxin and lip filler opens. Second Profhilo session. Pigment spot on ELOS Plus: it darkens and flakes off within 1–2 weeks.
2 weeks before
The last point for botulinum toxin, fillers and ELOS Plus, and a good time for a last biorevitalisation session. Botulinum toxin reaches its full effect and lips their final shape in about 14 days; after an earlier treatment, this is the time for a follow-up or touch-up.
Final week
At a push, biorevitalisation can still be done 7 days before: bumps settle in 1–3 days, but a bruise, if one appears, can last up to a week. No other new injections, lipolysis or device treatments: swelling, bruising or flaking may not settle in time. Only a planned follow-up and your usual skincare.
Timing table: botox, fillers, HIFU and more
Typical ranges; the specialist sets the exact plan.
| How long before | Results | Swelling, bruising | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIFU | at least 2 months | gradual, peak at 2–6 months | redness for hours, swelling for days |
| Profhilo | 1st session 8–10 weeks before | 5–10 days; full 4–6 weeks after the 2nd | redness, swelling 1–3 days |
| Biorevitalisation | ideally 2 weeks before, 1 week at the latest | within days to a week | bumps, redness 1–3 days; a bruise up to a week |
| Double chin lipolysis | start 2–3 months before | final at 6–8 weeks | swelling 2–5 days, up to 2 weeks |
| Botulinum toxin | 2–4 weeks | 2–5 days, full by about day 14 | possible bruise up to a week |
| Lip filler | 2–4 weeks | final shape in about 2 weeks | swelling 2–5 days, peak day 1–2 |
| Pigment, ELOS Plus | at least 2 weeks | assessed at 1–2 months | darkens, flakes off in 1–2 weeks |
When to get botox or filler for a party: pick a date
Wedding, holiday, photo shoot — pick how long you have until the event.
2–4 weeks to go: is there still time?
Still possible
- botulinum toxin — full effect in about 14 days
- lip filler — swelling settles in 2–5 days
- biorevitalisation – ideally 2 weeks before, 1 week at the latest
- pigment on ELOS Plus — at least 2 weeks before
Too late for this party
- HIFU — peak at 2–6 months
- a Profhilo course — needs 8–10 weeks
- lipolysis — final result at 6–8 weeks
The final week before a party: what not to start
A planned follow-up and your usual skincare are fine. Biorevitalisation – 7 days before at the latest, ideally 2 weeks.
New injections
A bruise can last up to a week, lip swelling 2–5 days.
Lipolysis
Swelling 2–5 days, in some people up to two weeks.
Pigment on ELOS Plus
The spot darkens, then flakes off in 1–2 weeks.
HIFU
Too late: the biggest change usually comes at 2–6 months.
In more detail
Why new injections need 2 weeks
After botulinum toxin the first changes appear in 2–5 days and the full effect in about 14 days; that is also when the follow-up takes place and, if needed, a small dose is added. A possible bruise lasts about a week.
After lip filler, swelling peaks on day 1–2 and mostly settles within 2–5 days; the final shape is judged after about 2 weeks. More in how long botox lasts and first lip filler.
HIFU and Profhilo: why months ahead
HIFU heats deep skin layers with ultrasound, and collagen renews over months: in the first 1–2 months the change is hard to notice, the biggest change usually comes at 2–6 months and the result is reviewed after about 3 months.
Profhilo is a course of 2 sessions about 4 weeks apart, with the full effect 4–6 weeks after the second. That is why the first session is planned 8–10 weeks before the event. More in the HIFU guide.
Combining treatments before the holidays
Often, yes, in the right order. Botulinum toxin and filler are often done at the same visit. HIFU and botulinum toxin, however, are spaced apart. In a small 2025 study, ultrasound given within 2 weeks of the injection weakened the effect of the toxin, so HIFU comes first. Botulinum toxin follows about 1–2 weeks after HIFU, once swelling and tenderness have settled, and fillers 2–4 weeks after. HIFU is not done in an area that had botulinum toxin or filler less than 4 weeks earlier.
Before the holidays the break comes naturally: HIFU 2–3 months ahead, botulinum toxin 2–4 weeks ahead. The specialist sets the order and intervals at the consultation.
Lipolysis and pigment spots: what to allow
Double chin lipolysis is a course of 2–4 sessions, 4–6 weeks apart. After each one, marked swelling and tenderness last 2–5 days, in some people up to two weeks, and the final result takes 6–8 weeks. It is not done right before an important event.
After ELOS Plus a pigment spot first darkens and flakes off within 1–2 weeks; the result is assessed at 1–2 months. More in double chin treatment and pigmentation and broken capillaries.
Frequently asked questions
How long before an event to get botox?
2–4 weeks before, and no later than 2 weeks. The first changes appear in 2–5 days, the full effect and follow-up come at about 14 days, and a possible bruise lasts up to a week.
Is a week before New Year’s Eve too late for botox?
That is late for the party: the full effect may not have developed and there is no time for a follow-up. A bruise, if one appears, lasts up to a week. The timing is worth discussing with the specialist.
How long before a Christmas party to get lip filler?
At least 2 weeks, ideally 2–4 weeks. Swelling peaks on day 1–2 and mostly settles within 2–5 days; the final shape is judged after about 2 weeks, which is also when a touch-up is done if needed.
When to have HIFU before the holidays?
No later than 2 months before, preferably 3 months or more: the biggest change usually comes at 2–6 months and the result is reviewed after about 3 months. Redness settles within hours, swelling within days.
Is there time for Profhilo before Christmas?
Usually, if 8–10 weeks or more are left. The course is 2 sessions about 4 weeks apart, with the full effect 4–6 weeks after the second. The first changes show in 5–10 days.
What do these treatments cost in Tallinn?
At Melior Clinics: botulinum toxin from €125, lip filler from €275, HIFU from €150, Profhilo €325, biorevitalisation from €175, double chin lipolysis from €80 and ELOS Plus pigment spot removal from €75 (price list 25.10.2026).
Botulinum toxin, fillers and HIFU in Tallinn
Read next
- DermNet: Botulinum toxin
- American Academy of Dermatology: Botulinum toxin therapy: FAQs
- American Academy of Dermatology: Fillers: FAQs
- Contini M. et al. A Systematic Review of the Efficacy of Microfocused Ultrasound for Facial Skin Tightening. Int J Environ Res Public Health, 2023 (PubMed)
- Harnchoowong S. et al. The Effect of Micro-Focused Ultrasound Treatment on Intradermal Botulinum Toxin Type A Injection. Toxins, 2025 (PMC)
- Fabi S. et al. Combined aesthetic interventions for prevention of facial ageing, and restoration and beautification of face and body. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol, 2017 (PMC)
This article is general information and does not replace a consultation. Whether a treatment suits you is decided by a specialist at the consultation. Melior Clinics (Star Company OÜ), Liivalaia 53, Tallinn · Estonian Health Board licence L04198.
