Is It a Good Idea to Have Breast Augmentation in the Summer?

Hello! Thank you for your question!  This procedure can be do e at any time of the year. Often, women would like to be ready for the summer. So, they choose to do this during the fall or winter.  After any surgical procedure, you should be careful with incisions as well as avoidance of direct UVA and UVB rays in order to lessen the chance for hyperpigmentation of the skin and scars, which can take several months to resolve, if it ever does. Sunblock is recommended regardless. The ability of the affected area to heal has been slowed and you should try to avoid additional swelling to the area. The area will likely be numb for several weeks to months and will be difficult to feel when sunburn is coming on. Typical recommendations include wearing a hat and/or sunblock to the affected area for at least 6-12 weeks following the procedure. It takes up to one year for scars to fully mature. You should also avoid trauma to the area for several months to protect the refinements made during the procedure. Also, avoidance of pools/lakes/jacuzzis/etc for 4-6 weeks is usually recommended to allow adequate healing and protection from stagnant water, that could potentially harbor bacteria. Lifting/exercise restrictions are common for at least 6 weeks. Certainly discuss the postoperative instructions with your surgeon, as thoughts differ among surgeons. Hope that this helps! Best wishes!

Dear Bow,

Timing when to undergo a breast augmentation surgery is purely personal as far as the patient enjoys a medical clearance.

The benefits of scheduling your surgery during the summer is practical as any other time of the year where you can enjoy a good time off of your daily responsibilities (work, studies, etc.)

One of the major elements to ensure the best possible results is a well fit post-op ambulation regardless of when you can meet it.

It is important to note that you should not consider tanning while exposing your scars as they will darken and will remain bold.

I hope this helps.

Thank you for your question and the best of luck to you.

Dr. Sajjadian

 

Breast augmentation can be performed at any time during the year. It is important to consider many factors when planning surgery including your ability to book time off work for recovery and altering your lifestyle (i.e. no working out or sun-tanning) while your breasts are healing. Many patients choose to have surgery in the summer as they have more the free time and can relax without feeling guilty. At whatever time you choose to have your surgery, just be sure to give yourself enough rest and relaxation to fully heal. Good healing leads to great results.