Because summer vacation can last from six weeks to three months, this is the popular time for teenagers to have plastic surgical procedures. Obviously, having these cosmetic procedures in the summer allow for more time to heal, without interfering with school, and giving teens a chance to do this without friends or classmates finding out. Plastic surgery in the summer allows for students get a brand new start when the fall semester starts. There are many reasons why a teenager would want to have plastic surgery in the first place. Some teens are bullied by some facial feature and decide to fix that problem. These procedures can include breast augmentations, nose jobs, lip fillers, and more. In the recent five years, teen requests for plastic surgery has risen 20 percent.

One 17-year-old girl who refuses to be identified, decided she wanted her breast implant surgical procedure kept private, so she opted for having it done during summer vacation. She wore a A cup side and wanted to wear a small C cup. The girl believed people wouldn’t be able to tell if it was a breast implant or the natural course of nature, and her secret would be safe.

A 16 year-old girl played sports, such as soccer, softball, and basketball from the time she was 8-years-old and ended up breaking her nose, becoming all bumpy and mangled up. She was bullied for the way her nose looked. She decided to get a nose job, over the summer, to straighten out her nose.

Jen was 15 when she had plastic surgery done on her nose. After being bullied about her large nose, she tried wearing padded bras to avert the attention her nose was getting. Finally, she decided to improve her life by getting a nose job.

Boys are also opting for plastic surgery. In the case of Jon, he was troubled by his large elephant-like ears and always being teased for them. At first, he decided to grow his hair long to cover his ears. At age 17, he and his mother opted for him getting plastic surgery, and now he couldn’t be happier.

Many plastic surgeons believe the rise in plastic surgery among teens today is because of their celebrity role models. Kylie Jenner, for example, underwent lip injections to puff out her lips when she was 17.

Hip hop sensation, Iggy Azalea displayed her new fuller lips and larger breasts on the cover of this month’s issue of Seventeen magazine. Doctors screen prospective patients to find out whether they really need plastic surgery or copy their favorite celebrity.

Why is it better to undergo plastic surgery procedures in winter rather than summer?

Of course it is possible to undergo plastic surgery procedures during the summer months and the results of surgery will be just as rewarding as in the winter. There are many aspects that need to be considered for a successful procedure and choosing the time to do it might be fairly low down on the importance list. However, the main reason for summer not being the best time for plastic surgery is the convenience factor. All procedures involve a post-work recovery plan which is often much easier to stick to in the winter than during the sweltering heat of summer. Bandages, compression wear and other special undergarments worn by patients following surgery can get fairly hot and sweaty and it is much more pleasant to wear them in cold weather. Also, cold weather calls for comfortable loose sweaters and long sleeves which make it easier to discreetly conceal bandages or compression wear. Recovering and recuperating after a procedure takes time and in the winter months people are more likely to stay indoors anyway, making recovery time less stressful as there is no need to turn down social calls or summer party invitations. Another great advantage of winter over summer is the relatively low intensity of the winter sun. While in the summer long days in the blazing UV rays are almost unavoidable, winter months give our skin a much needed rest from sun damage. Skin rejuvenating and skin resurfacing procedures such as laser rejuvenation or microdermabrasion are much safer during the winter as UV rays are less likely to cause damage to the sensitive post-treatment skin.

If for whatever reasons patients still need to undergo their plastic surgery procedure during the summer period there are a few things that can help the recovery process. Minimizing bruising and discoloration is only possible if patients follow the post-procedure instructions as closely as they can. Cold compresses and bandaging can improve the look of the treated body part while post-work makeup (designed specifically for extra sensitive skin) can help the appearance of facial skin following rejuvenating and resurfacing skin treatments.

Is there an ideal time for plastic surgery procedures?

The best time to schedule a plastic surgery procedure is between September and February. The weather during this time is pleasantly cool and days are becoming shorter, making it the perfect period to book an appointment with your Beverly Hills board-certified plastic surgeon and schedule a bit of me-time. These months are great to avoid the patient traffic that often appears during the spring season in preparation for summer. In fact, patients who undergo their procedure during winter are most likely to be fully recovered and enjoying the full effect of their transformation by the time summer arrives.

Is the time of year really that important?

Though the timing of any plastic surgery procedure is worth considering, it’s mainly to do with the patient’s comfort and ease of recovery. It is equally possible to be safe and achieve beautiful results in the summer, winter months are simply more suited for plastic surgery procedures. As always, the single most important factor to the outcome of your procedure is the experience and knowledge of your surgeon. Board-certified Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Warren Lent has extensive experience in a variety of plastic surgery procedures, aiming for the most aesthetically pleasing results while placing equal importance on the safety and comfort of the patient. Dr. Warrant Lent is an excellent choice if considering plastic surgery, be it during the toasty fun-filled days of summer or the cozy, festive months of winter.