Think Beyond the One-Time Treatment

It can be tempting to think about aesthetic treatments one appointment at a time: I want to improve my sun damage, so I'll schedule a laser treatment. Or, I'm noticing more laxity, so I'll look into a skin-tightening treatment.

But skin rejuvenation is a process.

Some treatments are designed to correct an existing concern, while others help maintain the results you've already achieved. Some stimulate collagen gradually, meaning results develop over time. Others may be performed periodically to help maintain your skin between more advanced treatments.

That is why an annual approach can make so much sense.

Instead of constantly wondering what treatment you should schedule next, an annual plan provides a framework for where you are starting, where you want to go, and how to maintain your results along the way.

Your Skin Goals Are Unique to You

There is no universal "perfect skin" treatment—and there shouldn't be.

At Desjarlais, treatment planning begins with understanding your individual skin, concerns, goals, and lifestyle. During a private consultation, Dr. Desjarlais personally conducts an exam, reviews your VISIA Skin Analysis, discusses your goals, and makes recommendations suited to your individual needs.

That personalized approach is important because two people who appear to have similar concerns may need very different treatment strategies.

One person may benefit most from a maintenance-focused approach. Another may need a series of corrective treatments before transitioning into maintenance. Someone else may be primarily concerned with pigmentation, while another person may be focused on collagen loss, laxity, or texture.

An annual plan allows your treatments to work together rather than treating each concern in isolation.

The Benefits of Planning Your Skin Care Year

1. Consistency Can Help Protect Your Investment

Advanced aesthetic treatments represent an investment in yourself—and maintaining those results matters.

A maintenance plan helps you stay proactive instead of waiting until you notice significant changes. The Desjarlais 1500 Club, for example, is designed for patients age 25 and older who want to help address future collagen loss, as well as patients who have completed more advanced corrective treatments and want to maintain their results. The yearly package includes four quarterly Ultra maintenance treatments, along with additional membership benefits.

Think of it as ongoing care for your skin—not simply fixing a concern after it has become more noticeable.

2. You Can Address Concerns in Phases

Not every skin concern should be addressed at the same time.

Your annual plan can be structured around the treatments your skin needs most. Corrective treatments may come first, followed by maintenance treatments designed to help preserve your progress.

For example, the Desjarlais Experience includes specialized annual clubs focused on different goals:

• 1500 Club – Maintenance: Designed for ongoing skin maintenance and collagen-supporting care.
• 2000 Club – Pigmentation Correction: Focused on freckles, pigmentation, and visible spots and dots.
• 3300 & 3500 Clubs – Skin Tightening & Texture Correction: Designed for concerns such as acne scarring, fine lines, and wrinkles.
• 7500 Club – Sagging/Crepey Skin Correction: Designed for patients seeking significant improvement in sagging or crepey skin.
• 2500 XERF Club – Skin Tightening: Includes two XERF treatments plus a maintenance treatment for the face or one body area.

This approach recognizes something important: your skin doesn't have just one goal.

Your plan can evolve as your skin evolves.

3. An Annual Plan Helps You Stay Ahead of Your Skin

One of the biggest advantages of planning ahead is being proactive rather than reactive.

Instead of waiting until pigmentation becomes more noticeable, skin begins to feel less firm, or texture changes become difficult to ignore, an annual plan gives you an opportunity to address concerns along the way.

This is especially important when treatments are designed to build results gradually.

Skin health is a long-term journey. The goal isn't to constantly chase dramatic changes. It's to make thoughtful decisions that support healthier-looking, more youthful skin over time.

4. Your Treatments and Skincare Can Work Together

Professional treatments are only one part of the equation.

The products you use at home can support your treatment plan and help maintain your results between appointments. The Desjarlais Aesthetic Center offers professional skincare from Alastin Skincare, Avène, and skinbetter science, allowing your at-home routine to complement your in-office treatments.

Several of the annual club packages also include complimentary skincare products selected to support the treatments included in the plan. For example, the 2000 Club includes Avène Vitamin Activ Cg Radiance Concentrated Serum with Clarity Complete treatments, while the 3300 Club includes Alastin TriHex Transition Duo Kits and Avène Cicalfate+ Recovery Balm.

It's another way to make your skincare routine part of the bigger picture.

An Annual Plan Isn't About Doing More—It's About Doing What Makes Sense

A year-round skincare plan doesn't mean you need to schedule every treatment available.

In fact, it's the opposite.

The purpose of an annual plan is to identify what your skin actually needs and create a thoughtful path forward. That may mean corrective treatments now, maintenance later, or simply establishing a consistent routine designed to help preserve the skin you already love.

At Desjarlais, our philosophy is centered on combining medical and aesthetic expertise with personalized care. Our goal is to help you become the healthiest and most youthful version of yourself through informed treatment choices and ongoing care.

Make Your Skin a Year-Round Priority

Your skin doesn't stop changing when you leave your treatment appointment—and your skincare journey shouldn't either.

Whether you're beginning to notice your first signs of aging, working to correct years of pigmentation and sun damage, maintaining results from previous treatments, or looking for options to improve laxity and texture, an annual plan can give you a more intentional way to care for your skin.

A year of thoughtful treatment can become a lifetime of healthier-looking skin.

If you're not sure which approach is right for you, start with a conversation. A personalized consultation can help identify your goals and determine which treatments, skincare products, and maintenance strategies make sense for your skin.

Your skin is an investment. Give it a plan—not just an appointment.