Count back from your first commitment
Tell the clinic the date of your first photo session, work event or trip. Your recovery window begins before the main event if you have rehearsals, travel or photographs in the lead-up.
Leave time for a review
Swelling or bruising can affect how the area looks while it settles. Ask about downtime for the specific treatment, when a review would make sense and how to get help if you are travelling. Recovery varies from person to person.
Give yourself the option to wait
If timing is tight, an assessment on its own can help you decide what you might consider after the event. Trying a new treatment close to a deadline gives you less flexibility if you want to allow more time for recovery.