[Eton TV] Plastic surgery in the sweltering heat: Is it okay? Solving concerns about summer plastic surgery!

Is it okay to have plastic surgery in the summer?🤔

Many people worry about this.

You sweat a lot,

and because it’s hot,

after surgery it seems like the wound could easily reopen,

it feels like inflammation would happen more easily,

and since you can’t wash, it seems uncomfortable...?!

People used to worry about these things a lot!

But these days,

surgical methods and aftercare have changed a lot.

In this post,

we’ll clear up misconceptions about summer plastic surgery

and take a detailed look at how to have surgery safely

and manage recovery.

First, let’s clear up some misconceptions about sweat.

Sweat itself is not dirty.

When you sweat, it can feel unpleasant and smell,

but having an odor does not necessarily mean it is dirty.

Rather than sweat itself,

odor is caused when sebum and other substances

on our skin mix together.

Sweat does not cause inflammation

at the surgical site.

The main cause of inflammation in a wound

is when germs already present in the wound multiply.

It is not common for sweat to let outside germs enter

and cause inflammation.

Even if you sweat a lot in the summer,

you do not need to worry too much

about inflammation at the surgical site.

Many people think you can’t wash for a while after surgery,

but that is really a thing of the past!

Since the mid-2000s, when I was a resident,

suturing techniques have advanced,

and we use a method called a watertight closure,

which prevents water from leaking in.

So in the case of facial surgery,

you can wash your face or shower

starting the day after surgery.

At Eton, we generally recommend showering

within 48 hours after surgery.

We consider it fine even after just 24 hours.

However,

you should avoid

soaking the surgical area

in water for a long time.

For example,

if you had arm surgery, it is not a good idea

to keep it submerged in water for more than an hour.

A light shower,

or getting water splashed on it, or rinsing it with a showerhead,

is completely fine.

Twenty-four hours after surgery,

the epidermis has already covered the area,

so it is okay for water to touch it.

Because of post-surgery cleanliness,

you do not need to hesitate about having surgery in the summer!

How should wounds be cared for?

These days, we use moist dressings

that keep the wound slightly damp.

Keeping the wound moist helps epidermal cell regeneration

a lot more.

That is also why we apply ointment to wounds,

to prevent them from drying out.

Tapes or dressings attached to the surgical area

are usually kept in place for about 7 days.

Because the surgical site is still fragile,

it is there to protect it,

so if you touch it improperly during that time,

it may open up.

In the summer, the sunlight is strong,

and exposing the surgical area directly to a lot of ultraviolet rays

is not good.

It can lead to pigmentation.

If you plan to spend more than 4 to 5 hours a day

continuously doing outdoor activities,

it may be worth reconsidering the timing of surgery.

But if it is not that much,

carefully applying sunscreen

will be enough to cover it.

Regardless of the season,

please decide on your surgery timing.

Because surgical techniques and aftercare have advanced,

you do not need to worry too much about the season.

However, in summer,

if you have surgery on an exposed area,

the marks will be visible right away,

so that may be inconvenient.

In that sense,

cold winter winds may also not be good

for wound recovery.

In the end, rather than the season,

an individual’s recovery speed, care ability,

and the characteristics of the surgical area are more important.

If you had some concerns about summer plastic surgery,

you can now let go of a little of that worry.

Eton will always support

your beauty and happiness.

Thank you.