Dr. Chris Croley and Jerry Drinkard, NP are joined by Skin and Tonic’s Allie Ballew, NP for a summer-focused conversation about what esthetic treatments you can safely do when the sun is out and the beach is calling.

The biggest takeaway? It is not always about the season. It is about your lifestyle, your sun exposure, your downtime, and whether you are willing to follow the right pre- and post-treatment care.

In this episode, the team talks through summer-friendly options like injectables, facials, microneedling, Ultherapy, red light therapy, Sculptra, and lower-downtime laser treatments. They also explain why some people may want to wait on more aggressive treatments like CO2 lasers, chemical peels, or certain pigment-focused products if they know they will be spending a lot of time in the sun.

You’ll also hear a very real conversation about melasma, sunscreen habits, tinted SPF, powder sunscreen, Plated, Alastin, ZO products, hydroquinone alternatives, and why prevention is so much easier than correction.

Whether you love the beach, avoid the heat, or just want to keep your skin healthy all year long, this episode will help you think through what belongs in your summer treatment plan.

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