India, Sept. 16 -- The festive season, from Ganesh Chaturthi to Navratri, often brings a rush of facials, peels and laser treatments in the quest for glowing skin. But squeezing too many procedures into a short window can leave skin irritated rather than radiant. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Ashok Patel, aesthetic surgeon, founder and chief medical officer, Brilliance Cosmocare, explains why timing matters. (Also read: Wellness trend has adults taking magnesium supplements 'like toffees': Doctor explains who actually needs them )

"The biggest mistake people make before festivals is stacking multiple treatments within a short period. A facial, peel, laser or injectable may each be appropriate individually, but when several proced...