there are many false myths about if It is good or not to have plastic surgery in the summer. For example, it is said that the postoperative can be complicated by heat or, that, to sweatis there more risk of have infections or heal poorly† All this is false and, although it is true that there are most recommended cosmetic procedures than others during the summer months, with a good care and following the advice from your surgeonnothing can stop you if you want to take advantage of the Summer vacation to make you that retouch what you wished
To refute this false mythsknow which one treatments are more suitable for summer or know everything precautionary actions what to do if you choose to have surgery right now, we spoke with the professionals at IM CLINICthe clinics of Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery by Dr. Ivan Manero, reference in our country. With them expert tipsyou can choose what time of year you prefer surgery, but keep in mind that plastic surgery is also for summer:
It is true that many patients prefer a cosmetic surgery for summer so that they can already do this show the results on the beach or in the pool as the temperature rises. Instead, others prefer it holidays investing in surgery, because it is normally during the summer time when our pace of life is slower and calmer. This situation can help us to optimal postoperative to dedicate ourselves to relax and pamper ourselves slightly more than in other times with more daily bustle.
Some people have no problem explain that you have had surgerybut there are other people who are better more discreet† Summer is an important season of the year for everyone absent from work or our social environment pass more unnoticed† That’s how you can avoid explainingif they don’t want to give.
Now there is a series of precautions or measures that must be applied depending on the season of the year when we decide to submit to a operation† Especially if we decide to have surgery in the summer, we have to be extremely careful Sun precautions. you shall avoid it for the first few weeks after surgery, for the duration of the inflammatory process† And then you should use 50 or higher sunscreen to cover scars and so avoid hiccups or hyperpigmentation†
As recommended to everyone do not exercise during the hottest hoursa person who is in a postoperative process shall avoid exposing yourself in this interval of hours† The reason is that the high temperatures do not benefit the reabsorption of a potential fluid retentioncommon with any surgery. Anyway, take long, relaxed walksafter sunset, when the atmosphere is cooler, Yes, of course an activity more than recommended to reactivate circulation and help eliminate the effects of possible edema.
to exist operations more bearable in the hot season and others that require more adjustments in our lives. For exampleone of the most demanding and tolerable are eyelid corrections (correction of bags under the eyes and drooping eyelids). It’s an outpatient surgery does not require admission and is performed under local anaesthetic and sedation, so that you can go home the same day as the procedure. Later, with a good sunglasses, the postoperative is very simple. It can also be a good time for those techniques that focus on it embellish chest, One of the most requested breast augmentation and mastopexy† But in these cases we have to take into account that summer is not guaranteed toplessbut it is usually a time with less crowds so you can enjoy yourself rest to recover better.
The body operations such as liposculpture or abdominoplasty seem to be better at it times with a cooler environment† This is because they have a compression belt for a few four weeks postoperative and heat is an inconvenience. So, many people prefer autumn or winter to have surgery because it is cooler and the belt can be better concealed with clothing. However, we must keep in mind that there is no inconvenience for these operations which are carried out in the summerif the postoperative period is performed in cool placeseither thanks to the air conditioning or because we choose the mountain or areas without extreme temperatures to spend the holidays.
For the convenience, some facial surgeries such as: liftyes, they are more recommended for times when the sun is not so intenseas prolonged exposure to it can pigment bruises and incisions typical of any surgery. although a patient can be operated on in the summer of this type of operation as long as I stop to go to places like the beach or pool and be very strict and strict with the standards for sun protection.
Many believe that When summer comes it’s better to forget aesthetic medicinebut it shouldn’t be like that. Our skin needs care all year round and moreover there is more during the summer season social life we usually have and when we most want to show off. Treatments like removal of dynamic wrinkles using botulinum toxin (the well-known botox) are more than recommended at the moment† In fact, the strong sunlight invites us to frown more what more marks these wrinkles.
But you should also know the group of treatments in aesthetic medicine that: should not be done in summer for one fundamental reason: because avoid sun exposure† An example of this are the rejuvenation therapies† removal of varicose veins or stains and other techniques that use laser or IPL† This is because they can cause: effects unwanted like appearance of spots† That is why it is recommended waiting for autumn. Although from this list of “forbidden” treatments the famous photo epilationusually not recommended in summer† Currently, the technological advancement and for example IM CLINIC has the new one treatment with Harmony XLallowing waxing even in summer.
Whatever time you chooseplastic surgery is bad reliable in every seasonwhether it is winter or summer, as long as it is performed by a group of professionals highly qualified in authorized centers and with all health guarantees. And if you want to know everything treatments and services offered by IM CLINIC or more information, visit their website www.imclinic.com/es/
Source: Marie Claire
