Summer in Asheville was incredible—between the music festivals, hiking adventures, and endless lake days, we’ve all been living our best outdoor lives. But now that the leaves are starting to change and that mountain air has a little bite to it, your skin might be telling a different story about those sun-soaked months.
Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Fall happens to be the absolute sweet spot for skin treatments, and our team at Mountain Radiance knows exactly which ones will get you glowing again. Here are the five treatments we’re recommending most this season.
1. Chemical Peels: Time to Hit Reset
Your skin probably went through a lot this summer. All those outdoor concerts, weekend camping trips, and afternoons by the French Broad River were amazing, but they left their mark in the form of dark spots and uneven patches that weren’t there in spring.
Chemical peels are like giving your skin a fresh start. We use professional-grade solutions that gently dissolve all that damaged surface skin, revealing the healthier layers underneath. It’s not as scary as it sounds—our VI and SkinMedica® peels range from super gentle (like the Illuminize Peel) to more intensive options (VI Peel Advanced) depending on what your skin needs.
Fall timing is everything: With shorter days and cooler weather ahead, your skin gets a break from intense UV exposure while it heals. Plus, you’ll be showing off that fresh glow at all the holiday parties.
2. IPL Photofacials: Bye-Bye, Sun Spots
Ready for a reset without the downtime? IPL treatments use targeted light pulses to help your skin bounce back extra time in the sun. These treatments use targeted light to break up sun-induced pigmentation, reduce visible redness, and support a smoother-looking texture.
What we love about IPL is how it multitasks—while it helps fade the look of sun damage, it’s also working on any redness and helping tighten up enlarged pores. The pigment gradually flakes away over the next few weeks, so you see your skin getting clearer and more even bit by bit.
Bonus: We’re running a fall special with 10% off IPL packages right now, because who doesn’t love getting great skin AND saving money?
3. CO2 Laser Resurfacing: The Big Guns
This one’s for anyone ready to make some serious changes. CO2 laser resurfacing doesn’t mess around; it’s the treatment that addresses deep wrinkles, stubborn acne scars, and significant sun damage all in one go.
Yes, you’ll need to plan for some downtime (redness and peeling for about 1-2 weeks), but the transformation is pretty incredible: smoother texture, dramatically reduced scarring, and skin that genuinely looks years younger.
Fall advantages: Cooler weather makes the healing process way more comfortable, and you won’t be missing out on beach days while you recover. By the time winter social season rolls around, you’ll be ready to show off your results.
4. Hydrafacials: The Perfect Autumn Refresh
Not every skin situation calls for dramatic measures. Sometimes you just need a really good clean and some deep hydration—that’s where Hydrafacials come in.
Think of it as a three-step reset for your pores: we clean out all the summer buildup (sunscreen, sweat), gently exfoliate away dead skin, and then flood your face with hydrating serums. Zero downtime, maximum glow, and your skin feels incredible immediately.
A lot of our patients get into a monthly Hydrafacial routine during fall because it keeps their skin balanced as the weather gets drier and the heat kicks on indoors.
Perfect timing: Fall weather can make your skin act up—oily here, dry there. Hydrafacials restore that balance and prep your skin for winter’s challenges.
“I had such a wonderful experience at Mountain Radiance. The level of kindness and professionalism is unmatched. Dr Mark has an exceptional eye for detail and truly listens to what you want, taking the time to understand your goals rather than using a cookie-cutter approach like I’ve experienced elsewhere. 10/10 experience.”
—5-star Google review
5. RF Microneedling: Your Collagen’s New Best Friend
RF microneedling takes regular microneedling and adds radiofrequency energy to the mix, creating tiny controlled injuries that kickstart your skin’s healing response while delivering energy deeper into the tissue.
Sounds intense, but it’s actually pretty comfortable, and the results are worth it. Over the course of 3-6 treatments, you’ll notice tighter skin, smaller-looking pores, and a smoother overall texture. It’s like convincing your skin to act younger from the inside out.
Fall perks: The mild redness and slight swelling that happens afterward (usually just a few days) is no big deal when you’re not worried about pool parties or outdoor weddings. Start now, and you’ll see continuous improvement throughout the fall and winter seasons.
Ready to Fall Into Better Skin?The autumn season is the perfect time for a skin refresh! Whether you’re dealing with summer damage or just want to refresh before the holidays, we’ve got options for every comfort level and timeline.
Our award-winning team has been helping Asheville folks look and feel their best for years, and we know how to customize these treatments so you get exactly the results you’re after—nothing more, nothing less.
Want to chat about which treatment makes sense for your skin? Give us a call at (828) 627-2711 or book online.
