Everyone hopes to look their best and achieve their goals. When it comes to cosmetic surgery procedures, especially the popular breast reduction, breast enhancement, abdominoplasty, facelifts, and augmentation, they need to be approached as major surgical procedures by both you and your doctor.
Working with a qualified surgeon and skilled surgical team is one way to ensure success – specifically board-certification. But since cosmetic surgery entails not just the procedure itself, but also the healing and recovery process, you need to prepare yourself adequately to ensure that you do not strain yourself after the surgery or compromise on your recovery in any way.
When is the Best Time to Have Plastic Surgery?
Experts suggest that late fall to winter is the best time for plastic surgery. Since this is the coolest time of the year, you will naturally spend more time indoors, wear bulky clothing, and enjoy longer work holidays, which are all ideal for healing and recovery after plastic surgery.
Other considerations when choosing a time for plastic surgery:
1. Enough time for other transformations
If you plan to have plastic surgery and diet at the same time, it is better that you diet first. It is beneficial to schedule the surgical procedure at the appropriate time after weight loss – when your weight has plateaued and stabilized – to maximize results.
2. New Year, New you!
Many people make all kinds of New Year resolutions, including improving themselves physically. The New Year makes you feel rejuvenated and ready for something different and better. So, this is another reason to plan the surgery early in the year – during the winter months – so you can boost your confidence and look forward to accomplishing other resolutions.
If you like winter sports, you could still schedule the surgery for spring, as you get yourself ready for summer; vacation, less clothing, bathing suits, the beach, summer parties, etc.
3. Best Season for Recovery
It is wise to plan a surgery according to the season to allow a suitable period for concealing the swelling and scars, for safe recovery, and to provide the perfect alibi to those you prefer not to tell till later. In addition to attire like hoodies and turtlenecks that help camouflage your surgery, you can also change your makeup or hair color to change your appearance just enough to throw your curious friends off the scent.
Final Thoughts
Generally, it is safest to schedule plastic surgery when there are no harsh temperatures outside. Higher temperatures tend to encourage swelling and infection, so the cool fall-winter climate helps to prevent such complications by keeping you indoors. Staying indoors also keeps you away from direct sunlight, promotes healing, and keeps you from engaging in any strenuous activities.