There is no such thing as a bad time to have breast augmentation — at least not universally. Personally, that’s a different story.
With that said, there are certain times that tend to be better for most patients. Lucky for you, we are heading into the perfect season for breast enhancement surgery.
Why Is Winter Great for Breast Augmentation?
It isn’t that the cold itself makes winter the perfect time for augmentation and other surgeries. Instead, what makes winter the best season for breast augmentation is how we tend to behave as the weather turns colder and how the recovery timeline plays out.
1. Baggy Clothing Offers Coverage
Winter weather is ideal for most surgeries thanks to comfortable clothing, time off and room to recover before summer.
Directly after surgery, and even weeks later, your breasts may look oddly shaped as the implants fluff out and settle into place. Baggy sweaters and sweatshirts offer the coverage you need to disguise everything from bruising to temporarily square boobs.
2. Scheduling Is Easier
While this does depend on your life and work, for most people, scheduling surgery around the holidays is easier. You tend to have at least a few days already off, which you can pad with sick days, ensuring you can recover without taking too much of a financial hit. So, breast augmentation might be the perfect holiday gift to yourself.
3. Your Results Will Be Ready by Summer
Most people seeking breast augmentation have a goal to look better overall, but really, the time to shine is swimsuit season. Breast augmentation recovery takes time, and swelling can linger for months. If you get surgery in the winter, the vast majority of swelling should be resolved by the time the summer months roll around, and your new beach body will be ready to show off.
Are you ready to schedule your breast augmentation this winter? Schedule your consult with Dr. Campanile today. Call our Denver office at 303-345-7476 or get in touch via our contact page.
Author: Dr. Francesco Campanile
Board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Francesco Campanile is a cosmetic surgeon in Denver who is focused on body contouring and breast enhancement. Time and time again, the women and men who choose Dr. Campanile say that they’ve found “the whole package” – a doctor who cares deeply about the quality of their results and has the skill to achieve excellence.
