The Top Treatments Aesthetic Experts Do on Themselves to Get Summer Ready

Tighten + Tone

“I’m a firm believer in this microneedling with radio frequency treatment and called VirtueRF and its new Deep handpeice. I’ve had it done on myself and have seen great results for tightening, smoothing and contouring the body. When people started noticing my results, I thought, wow, is this is really cool. To see results develop on my patients is one thing, but to see it on myself makes the biggest difference. It only takes about 25 minutes to treat anywhere on the body.”

—Pittsburgh, PA plastic surgeon Jeffrey Antimarino, MD

Jaw Refinement

“For me personally, I’m pretty minimalist. I do use Botox a lot for the clenching of the jaw. It’s more of a medical indication but it does help a lot to relax the muscles. I definitely do my crow’s feet to help with the periorbital lines that can form from constantly squinting during summer.”

—Grand Rapids, MI plastic surgeon Dr. David R. Alfonso 

Smoothed + Snatched

“My summer must-haves include CoolSculpting for contouring exercise-resistant areas and waist, gentlemax Pro hair laser removal and eltaMD sunscreen with tint.”

—Southfield, MI plastic surgeon Mariam Awada, MD

Bare Essentials

“Summer in Las Vegas is all about fun in the sun and lots of heat! So baring skin is the norm all summer. Key summer prep: Skin polish exfoliation to banish winter dry skin, facials to get a glow on and prep my face for summertime bare-face freedom, and of course, stocking up on the main essential: sun block. My top favorites are Osmosis Polish ($56) and SkinCeuticals Physical Fusion SPF 50 ($42) sunscreen.”

—Las Vegas plastic surgeon Mary C. Herte, MD

Pore Perfector

“I love neurotoxin in my crow’s feet especially around summertime because when the sun is bright it prevents me from squinting which can lead to deep facial wrinkles. I also apply a lot of facial sunscreens which makes me more prone to breakouts. Once a month I like to get a Skinwave from Cartessa to exfoliate, hydrate and tone my skin. I feel it really cleans out my pores which can become clogged from the sunscreen application.”

—Louisville, KY plastic surgeon Chet Mays, MD

Muscle Builder

“I am an avid fitness enthusiast including intense hikes and beach walking, so for me there is no other device in the market that helps to build my core and support my muscles than EmSculpt. The direct, electromagnetic energy and supramaximal contraction builds muscle tissue similar to exercising, but to a much greater extent. In just 30 minutes it not only keeps posture in check and adds a boost to my strength, it also increases my performance for my workouts. Plus, as it tightens and tones the midsection it gives the bonus of a waist snatch just as clothes are getting lighter and tighter for summer!”

—Beverly Hills, CA, dermatologist Ava Shamban, MD

Cellulite Smoother

“Patients are asking for cellulite and muscle toning treatments to get summer ready and throughout summer. Sofwave, combined with Velashape, is our go-to for amazing results on cellulite, and crepey skin. To stay toned all summer we recommend CoolTone for the abdomen, thighs, and buttocks. All these treatments are safe on all skin tones throughout the summer and ZERO downtime.”

—Newton Centre, MA plastic surgeon Joseph Russo, MD