The influence of climate on the results of aesthetic procedures, whether surgical or not, is still a widely discussed subject. Some claim that lower temperatures favor the reduction of swelling, while others associate increased pain with lower temperatures.
However, it is important to discern between what is true and what is myth regarding the connection between cosmetic procedures and climate. Is there an ideal time of year to perform surgeries? Can the temperature actually influence the results?
In Brazil, according to research by the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery, winter is considered the population’s favorite season, with an increase of up to 50% in the number of procedures performed during this period. This increase is attributed to three main factors: full recovery by summer, lower temperatures and the mid-year vacation period. Although there is no research that proves a specific time of year as the best for aesthetic procedures, plastic surgeon Thomas Benson points out that there are some beneficial points depending on the time the surgery is performed.
Facial surgical procedures, which require the use of bandages and tapes, for example, can benefit from milder temperatures, since people tend to sweat less, thus reducing the chances of contamination in the operated area. The same principle applies to using looser belts and clothing, which contribute to a more comfortable recovery process. In summary, depending on the type of procedure, the chosen moment may contribute to a less uncomfortable recovery, although this does not directly affect the result of the procedure itself.
Is there any scientific evidence proving the influence of climate on the results of aesthetic procedures? What are the main myths and truths about this relationship?
In the cold, in terms of carrying out the surgery and the result, it does not interfere at all. What changes is that the cold really brings more benefits, more comfort to rest at home, in the cold it is more pleasant than in the sun, in the summer, in the heat. The heat can make it swell a little more, but it doesn’t interfere with the final result. There are surgeries that require braces and they can be more uncomfortable in the heat.
Regarding temperature, what are the benefits of lower temperatures when performing aesthetic procedures? Is it true that low temperatures can increase pain during recovery from an aesthetic procedure? What is the relationship between temperature and post-surgical sensitivity?
The cold can, in a medium-long term recovery, trigger sensitivity reactions in the patient, in the operated areas, it is rarer, but there are reports about it so people prefer to operate in the winter, also patients prefer the summer to travel and not stay in rest home.
In summary, the heat can make it swell more, avoiding the sun is beneficial in the first month, resting at home in the winter is more pleasant than in the summer, people prefer to travel in the summer.
What are the main factors that lead people to prefer winter for aesthetic procedures, according to surveys by the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery?
These are points mentioned, it can be more uncomfortable in the summer, sun exposure has to be avoided in the first month, so in general again, winter is a preferred time, but increased numbers of infection, discomfort or change in results, no it is seen.
Is there a time of year considered the best for cosmetic surgery? What are the benefits of having a fall or winter procedure in terms of recovery? How can the milder temperatures during fall and winter benefit facial surgical procedures?
It is more a matter of patient comfort, which is why many choose winter as the best time. It is worth mentioning that all surgeons operate throughout the year without differences in terms of complications and changes in results.
What is the average recovery time for an aesthetic surgical procedure and how can vacations influence the choice of dates?
You also have to remember that a good recovery takes time, so if the patient undergoes the procedure in the winter, she will have 3, 4, 5 months to have a very good recovery to take advantage of this as it was already described here in the summer.
Considering the results obtained during the summer, such as the possibility of enjoying them in activities such as going to the beach, how can winter be a favorable option for performing cosmetic surgeries?
If you think about the ideal recovery time, winter is an excellent period for the patient to be able to be well in the summer, being able to enjoy the effects of her surgery.
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