One of the main considerations of having a facial cosmetic procedure is when to do it. For most people, summer is a time for travel and having fun in the sun so facial surgical procedures can be somewhat inconvenient. However, fall and winter are seasons when we tend to stay more
indoors and take it easy.
Optimal Recovery/Recuperation Time
Unlike summer, during the fall and winter, you have fewer visits and special events so it is much easier to rest and recuperate, undisturbed, at home. It is always recommended after cosmetic surgical procedures, such as a facelift or rhinoplasty, that patients relax at home and get proper
post-op rest in order to achieve a successful outcome.
Ideal Recovery Weather Conditions
The cloudy days and minimal sun exposure are ideal especially if you are considering a surgical facelift procedure. This is because, after such procedures, you should avoid exposing your incisions to sunlight since it significantly reduces scarring. You can protect yourself with hats, scarves, turtlenecks and hoods when the temperature drops and the intensity of the sun is reduced. This protective cold weather clothing can also conceal any post-surgery tell-tale signs.
What’s more, since everyone is back into their routines, it is easier to plan for consultations, surgery, and post-op visits. Due to the cooler weather, there are fewer possibilities for you to overdo it on any outdoor activities that might affect your recovery and healing process.
Tis the Season for Improvement
You can schedule your surgery during the holiday periods so you recover without too much downtime from work. If you are a busy professional, it may also be easier to add on some extra vacation time around Christmas, Hanukah, or New Year’s, so you can have time to recuperate after your cosmetic facial surgery.
Let’s not forget, that it is not unusual for cosmetic surgery to be given as a holiday gift. Plus you can present your new self early in the new year and look forward to facing the upcoming spring and summer with much more confidence.
If you have questions about when the right time is for plastic surgery then why not talk to one of Vancouver’s leading board-certified Facial Plastic Surgeons, Dr. Denton, in person? Book a consultation and he’ll sit down with you and discuss all your facial plastic surgery options!