They say summer bodies are made in winter, and the same can be said for your skin. According to Dr Ivona Paravic, aesthetic and menopause expert, winter is prime time to invest in it.

“As temperatures drop and absolute humidity decreases , the skin can become drier, more sensitive and lose some of its natural radiance. This makes it the ideal time to focus on repair, regeneration and collagen stimulation.”

Dr Ivona’s Top Winter Treatments

“With less UV exposure and more time for recovery, winter is the perfect opportunity to invest in your long-term skin health with regenerative treatments,” notes Dr Ivona. “By spring, your skin will look stronger, healthier and naturally radiant.”

Her top picks for the season include:

1. UltraClear Fractional Laser

“This fractional ablative laser treatment improves skin texture, pigmentation, scars, and fine lines while stimulating long-term collagen production,” says Dr Ivona.

Lower UV exposure in winter makes it easier to protect skin while it heals, reducing the risk of pigmentation and helping deliver the best results.

2. Microneedling

“By encouraging deep collagen remodelling, microneedling helps tighten the skin and improve firmness,” explains Dr Ivona.

Cooler weather also makes aftercare easier, helping protect newly treated skin while collagen production continues in the weeks that follow.

3. Biostimulators

“I often recommend JULÄINE® for patients looking for strong collagen stimulation, as it uses poly-L-lactic acid to encourage the skin to rebuild its own structural support over time. I also like to combine this with Icona H8, which works differently by delivering hyaluronic acid, amino acids and vitamin C to deeply hydrate the skin while providing many of the building blocks needed for healthy collagen production,” says Dr Ivona.

Unlike traditional fillers, biostimulators encourage your body to produce more of its own collagen over time, giving it months to rebuild gradually so skin looks firmer, smoother and naturally refreshed by the time spring arrives.

4. A personalised medical-grade skincare programme

Medical-grade skincare should never be one-size-fits-all. Following a detailed skin assessment, Dr Ivona recommends a personalised routine designed to support your skin at home, complement your in-clinic treatments and maintain healthy skin throughout the year.


Dr Ivona’s Top Tips For Winter-Proofing Your Skin

While in-clinic treatments can deliver impressive results, there’s also plenty you can do to support your skin at home as skin loves consistency.

Dr Ivona recommends strengthening your skin barrier with a moisturiser rich in ceramides, hyaluronic acid and essential lipids, while avoiding over-exfoliation. Instead, gradually introduce a retinol product to support cell turnover and collagen production.

“Vitamin C is one ingredient I recommend all year round. As a powerful antioxidant, it helps protect the skin against environmental damage while supporting collagen production. Pair this with a protein-rich diet, plenty of colourful fruit and vegetables, healthy fats and adequate hydration to support healthy skin from the inside out,” says Dr Ivona.

Last but not least? “Wear a broad-spectrum SPF every day, even on cloudy winter days,” she says. While you might see less sun in winter, UV rays are present all year round.

With the right combination of expert treatments, personalised skincare and healthy daily habits, winter can become the season your skin looks and feels its very best.