Summer is the perfect time to start a new life. This idea is guided by those who decide on plastic surgery in the summer. But are they really that safe? Which of the plastic transformations takes place during the hot season? All of these VOICE questions were answered by a doctor.
Summer Operations: Myths and Reality
There is an opinion that the warm season is not the best time for surgical interventions. If this were true, such manipulations would hardly have been carried out in large cities that are in a tropical climate. But there they are executed and very successfully.
In fact, dry and warm air are ideal conditions for healing. It is in this climate that the formation of scars occurs faster due to the acceleration of metabolic processes and increased production of collagen. In addition, the sun’s rays falling on the skin improve our immunity. The main thing is to protect the incision sites from it.
Another factor that can confuse patients is that it is impossible to wear compression underwear in hot weather. It is a fact, but this problem can also be solved if you simply take better care of hygiene.
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In addition, in summer the risk of catching an infection is higher: the temperature regime has microorganisms for rapid reproduction. And here everything is also decided by hygienic procedures, as well as visiting dressings and compliance with the doctor’s recommendations (including taking antimicrobial drugs).
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All of this can be dealt with. In fact, the only thing that can prevent you from operating in the summer is a blood vessel problem. During the hot period, the risk of hypertensive crises increases. Therefore, it is better for patients with a problematic cardiovascular system to refrain from surgical manipulations in the summer.
In all other cases, operations can and must be carried out in summer, because:
- the diet is rich in vitamins, which accelerates the recovery of the body;
- immunity at its peak, which means you can avoid complications in the form of inflammation or bruising. Edema will also decrease faster, rehabilitation is faster;
- due to the abundance of sunlight, the psycho-emotional state improves, which also has a positive effect on recovery.
What to consider before surgeries in summer
If you decide to do cosmetic surgery in the summer, you must understand that you will have certain limitations:
- you’ll have to skip beach season if you’re going to have a tummy tuck and liposuction. A necessary element is the continuous wearing of compression underwear for a month after the operation;
- with mammoplasty a similar story: a compression corsage must be worn for a month.
What operations should be done in the summer
Some plastic surgeries are not only possible, but also recommended during hot weather. These are all facial surgeries. In this case, rehabilitation does not involve wearing compression underwear, which means that you will not feel any discomfort in this regard. In addition, it is in the summer that many have vacations, which means that you can safely sit at home and wait for the swelling to subside. The main thing is not to expose your face to the sun.
What operations to postpone to the summer?
- Blepharoplasty. One of the recommendations for this operation is to wear sunglasses for a long time. In the summer, we wear them all the time, so that your appearance does not cause confusion to others.
- Rhinoplasty. Rehabilitation is going well in the summer, but at the same time it will not be possible to wear glasses for about 3 months.
- Otoplasty. This operation does not involve any major restrictions. Plastic surgeons even practice it for children, and when not to do it during the holidays? The child can spend the entire rehabilitation at home, which reduces the risk of psychological discomfort.
- Endoscopic anti-aging operations. In hot weather, patients are perfectly rehabilitated, heal and recover.
