Summertime is your time to get out there and have some fun. But summer is not the best time to undergo plastic surgery unless you want to spend your vacation time recuperating indoors. You may think that you can recuperate by the pool or in the backyard shade if you decide to have plastic surgery during the summer months, but this is not recommended because the heat and sun can cause prolonged post-op swelling.
Chemical peels and laser resurfacing are definitely not a good idea during the summer months. That’s because you should not expose treated areas to the sun for more than a month after laser resurfacing.
So, if you’d like to find out what cosmetic procedures won’t interfere with your summer plans, read on.
How would you like to naturally get rid of fat without having to move a muscle? You can, with CoolSculpting®. This safe, non-invasive procedure works by freezing fat cells underneath the skin and it’s great for areas of stubborn fat like the love handles, thighs, abdomen, back and flanks.
Here’s how it works. CoolSculpting® safely delivers precisely controlled cooling to target the fat cells underneath the skin. Treated cells are crystallized and then die. Over time, your body naturally processes the fat and eliminates these dead cells, leaving your body more sculpted. The results are long-term because the procedure removes the fat cells for good without doing any damage to other healthy body cells. It is non-invasive and it leaves no scars.
There is little to no downtime after treatment, which is different from procedures like liposuction, which is performed under anesthesia and often has a lengthy recovery period. Some patients do experience minor swelling or soreness with CoolSculpting®, so you may need to put your exercise routine on pause for a couple of days.
Dermal Fillers and Injectables
Summertime is a great time to get rid of those lines and wrinkles. You can be treated with Botox® or dermal fillers and it won’t interfere with your summer plans. That’s because there is no downtime for recovery and you don’t have to stay indoors out of the sun to recuperate.
Botox® is one of the world’s most popular cosmetic procedures. It is safe and it can be done quickly with no downtime for recovery. This is a great choice for treating wrinkles on the forehead, between the eyebrows, or for crow’s feet around the eyes. The results are seen in 3-14 days and will last up to three to six months.
Dermal fillers can add volume to deep wrinkles or to areas of the face where volume is depleted. Dermal fillers are typically injected into the lower part of the face – the cheeks, the nasal-labial folds and the areas around the mouth. Fillers can also be injected into the lips for more fullness. The results are immediate and will last up to 6 months sometimes longer. There is no downtime for recovery but some people do get slight bruising. We recommend that you do not take aspirin or ibuprofen 2 weeks prior to your injection to help eliminate bruising.
To find out if these cosmetic procedures are right for you, contact us for more information or to schedule a consultation. Harold E. Beam, MD Plastic Surgery is located in Glastonbury, Connecticut, serving residents of Glastonbury, New Britain, Vernon, Tolland, Hartford and surrounding areas.
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