A dream come true without waiting? Undergoing plastic surgery in the summer has its advantages

Undergoing plastic surgery in the summer brings significantly shorter appointment times for consultations and procedures. It also has the advantage of making it easier to conceal post-operative symptoms such as bruising or swelling under sunglasses or hats. So if you are considering eyelid surgery or a facelift, for example, the holiday season can be a good time for several reasons.

How client interest in plastic surgery is changing is described by Mgr. Martina Paulíková, Director of Medicom Clinic Prague. This natural decrease naturally affects the time availability of individual surgeries, and so appointment times during the summer are reduced to weeks, sometimes even days. During the summer holidays, people often take longer vacations, children are at camps or with grandparents, and the pace of work tends to be slower - all of which lends itself to a more leisurely recovery. That is why some clients prefer the summer period for the procedure. This is especially true for teachers who are off during the summer holidays or parents of school-age children."

Why undergo plastic surgery in summer?

• significantly shorter appointment times for consultations and procedures
• freer working hours for many professions
• ideal for winter holiday makers
• light outdoor activities shorten recovery time

"The range of procedures performed at clinics does not change much during the year; it is possible to undergo plastic surgery at any time. During the summer period, almost all types of plastic surgery procedures can be performed."

The most common interventions during the summer holidays

• eyelid surgery
• facelift
• necklift
• nose surgery
• breast surgery

I underwent the rhinoplasty at the end of June and the recovery was completely fine. Despite the warmer summer temperatures, it was no problem to have the cast fixed for 10 days and the nose healed beautifully.

What to consider?

Planning your holiday
If you are planning a holiday, choose a destination and activities that will not interfere with your recovery. Avoid intense sunlight and activities that require physical exertion.

Wound care
Follow your doctor's instructions for wound care to prevent infections. Scars must be well protected from the sun and use creams with high SPF.

Hydration and diet
Follow a drinking regime as well as a balanced diet rich in protein to promote healing. It is advisable to include collagen supplements in your diet before the planned procedure.

A separate category of "summer" clients is foreigners. Plastic surgery is also among the most sought after procedures. In recent years, medical tourism has also become a phenomenon in the Czech Republic and the number of foreign patients in clinics is constantly growing. Czech plastic surgery has a good reputation in the world and at the same time attracts lower prices for procedures - these are the main reasons why more and more foreigners combine their holidays with exterior makeovers.