During winter, the peak plastic surgery season, what are the precautions after surgery?
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<JAYJUN Plastic Surgery & Dermatology Clinic> Plastic surgery specialist Kang Hyungjoo Medical Director
Winter is a season when demand increases so much that it is called the peak plastic surgery season. In particular, many students who have taken the college entrance exam visit plastic surgery clinics during winter vacation to improve their appearance, which they have not been able to maintain before.Faster recovery can be expected in the cold winter than in the hot summer when ultraviolet rays are strong, and there are fewer concerns about inflammation, so not only test takers, but also college students on winter break and office workers ahead of the year-end and New Year holidays often plan plastic surgery during the winter rather than other seasons.
Due to the development of surgical techniques, plastic surgery has become faster and easier than in the past, and in the case of simple plastic surgery, it is possible to return to daily life within 2-3 days. However, it is recommended to follow precautions after surgery for any type of plastic surgery.
It is recommended to rest comfortably for at least a week after plastic surgery. It is advisable to avoid lifting heavy loads or engaging in postures or activities that increase blood pressure. You can expect a faster recovery if you reduce swelling with cold compresses for about a week and then use warm compresses to promote blood circulation.
Especially, drinking and smoking can excessively dilate or constrict blood vessels, greatly delaying recovery and increasing the risk of inflammation and infection, so they should be strictly avoided. Also, until the stitches are removed, care must be taken to prevent water from touching the suture area, and the surgical site should always be kept clean.
Kang Hyungjoo, director of JAYJUN Plastic Surgery in Gangnam, said, "This time of year is a time when demand for plastic surgery increases significantly regardless of age and gender. Plastic surgery not only makes the appearance more beautiful, but some plastic surgery also improves functional problems." He added, "Currently, plastic surgery has become possible to proceed more quickly with highly developed techniques, but even if the surgery is completed safely and successfully, post-surgery satisfaction can vary greatly depending on how well the post-surgery care and precautions are followed. “This is a problem that is directly related to side effects, so we urge you to thoroughly follow the advice of a specialist after surgery.”