Is It Okay to Have Plastic Surgery in the Summer?

Plastic surgery should be done in winter, after all!

If you’re planning to have plastic surgery, I think you’ve probably heard this at least once.

There are many people who worry that surgery is better done in winter than in summer.

Would it be bad to have surgery in the summer?

We at Apgujeong Seoul will help you get a clear answer to this question.

Why is winter considered better?

Because summer has higher temperatures, many people avoid plastic surgery because they think inflammation occurs more easily and swelling goes down more slowly.

However, having surgery in the summer does not affect swelling, bruising, or inflammation, and simply because the temperature is higher, the surgical results do not change significantly.

Could the high summer temperatures actually have a positive effect on swelling and bruise recovery?

When the temperature is high and blood circulation is good, swelling and bruising may actually subside faster, and there are cases where recovery is quicker.

Things to be careful about after surgery in the summer

As long as you do not spend too much time outdoors and are careful that water does not get into the surgical area during sweating or showering, inflammation is not a concern if you allow for a proper recovery period!

Starting with the basics of hygiene, Apgujeong Seoul checks everything carefully.

By maintaining a sterile surgical environment and keeping surgical equipment clean, and by using antibiotic dressings after surgery, the possibility of inflammation and side effects is minimized, so you can put your worries about internal hospital infection aside when having plastic surgery in the summer!