Best Plastic Surgery Procedures To Get During the Winter
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The season for bundling up is also one of the best times to undergo a cosmetic procedure. Why? Well, cold weather allows patients to hide the recovery effects of plastic surgery with clothing and accessories, sun exposure is minimal, and days off for the holidays means more time to recover at home. It’s the perfect time for a relaxing recovery. From facelifts to laser resurfacing, here are the best plastic surgery procedures to get during the winter season.
Rhinoplasty (Nose Job)
Whether you are getting revision, cosmetic, or functional rhinoplasty, it is best to get your nose all fixed up in the winter. Nose jobs typically require a cast on the nose for about five to seven days after surgery. While the cast is on, you should take time off work and other normal daily activities. Luckily, holidays like Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year’s, MLK Day and President’s Day make winter the perfect time to do this, since business is usually slower and you already get days off. Plus, you will have a beautifully enhanced nose for the new year!
Facelift & Brow Lift
Like a nose job, facelifts and brow lifts require you to take time off of work – about 2 to 3 weeks. Long holiday weekends and slow business days makes winter perfect for recovery. But that is not the only reason to get a facelift or brow lift in the winter. It is best to avoid the sunlight after a these lifts, and what better time to do that than the gloomiest days of the year? Any temporary swelling, discoloration or incision lines can also be covered up with scarves, big jackets and hats or earmuffs.
Breast Augmentation, Breast Lifts and Breast Reductions
Any and all breast surgeries are best saved for the winter. Along with needing to take a few days off of work, baggy sweaters and big jackets can hide swelling and immediate changes. By the time sweater weather is over, people may not even notice that your breasts are any different than before, simply because they do not remember what your breasts looked like before winter started! This is a great trick for those who prefer to keep their cosmetic procedures quiet.
Neck Lift
Loose fitting button-ups are essential to speeding up your neck lift recovery time, and are much more comfortable to wear during the cooler winter days. Wearing this type of clothing means you will not touch your neck while you are putting on your shirts. When you are able to wear normal clothes again, scarves and coats can hide any lasting evidence of neck lift recovery, like swelling or bruising.
Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery)
Do you have puffy fat pockets under your eyes or excess eyelid skin? A blepharoplasty could be the answer to your problems. It is best to receive eyelid surgery in the winter because you need to protect your eyes from the sun until healing is complete. You will also want to take about 10 days off of work during the slower winter months to recover.
Body Contouring Treatments (Arm Lifts, Buttock Enhancements & Liposuction)
With long pants, long-sleeves, baggy sweaters and heavy coats, it is easy to cover up the recovery effects of body contouring surgeries. Nobody will notice the changes to your body with loose-fitting clothes. After winter is over, you can blame your tighter skin and fat loss on exercise or healthy eating if you prefer to be private about your cosmetic treatments. For many industries, it is also much easier to take time off work during the winter to recover after these surgeries.
