Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ural: ‘The perception that wounds heal more difficultly in aesthetic surgeries during summer months is incorrect’.

Associate Professor Dr. Alper Ural, an expert in Aesthetic, Plastic, and Reconstructive Surgery at Koru Ankara Hospital, emphasized that there is no information in the medical literature stating that aesthetic surgery should not be performed in summer, stating that aesthetic surgical procedures can be performed at any time regardless of the season if caution is taken.

Associate Professor Dr. Alper Ural, also specializing in Aesthetic, Plastic, and Reconstructive Surgery, made evaluations regarding aesthetic operations performed in the summer months. Dr. Ural emphasized that there is a perception in society that wounds will heal more difficultly in aesthetic operations performed during summer, but he stated that this perception is incorrect. Dr. Ural noted that there is no information in the medical literature supporting this perception, and provided the information that aesthetic surgical procedures can be performed at any time regardless of the season if caution is taken.

“Using a high-factor sunscreen is a must”
Dr. Ural emphasized the necessity for anyone who has undergone an aesthetic operation to use a high-factor sunscreen, saying, “Direct exposure to the sun should be avoided. Being in air-conditioned environments is very important. After ensuring this, there is no obstacle. Especially in the first 1-2 weeks, we recommend rest regardless of the season. After overcoming this period nicely and being in air-conditioned environments, there is no barrier. However, many people naturally have holiday plans in the summer. This is one of the most frequently asked questions. Especially for the first month, it is necessary to stay away from the sea and pool. The sea is a bit more forgiving than the pool in this regard. Due to its high salt content, the risk of infection is much lower. Holiday plans can be made after the wounds have healed. There are also corsets available for body surgeries. We recommend using them for a few weeks whether it’s summer or winter.”

“We recommend patients not to postpone”
Dr. Ural expressed that after taking necessary precautions, aesthetic surgeries can be performed with peace of mind in summer or winter, stating, “We say aesthetically surgical, but actually, this is a medical branch. There are many medical and functional gains that underlie the surgeries we perform. Especially in the reasons for breast surgeries, abdominal surgeries, there are very serious health problems such as rashes, wounds, fungal infections in these areas, especially in summer. Actually, due to our real field of medical service, we recommend patients not to postpone. Of course, as a secondary gain, many people are happy in terms of aesthetics, gaining self-confidence, but the primary gain is functional and health gain. Therefore, we strongly advise not to postpone for this reason.”

“We have performed many breast surgeries even this week”
Dr. Ural noted that as the weather gets warmer, people start dressing lighter and begin to notice their imperfections, saying, “In parallel with this, we have more patients coming in for body surgeries. We have performed many breast surgeries even this week. We have received a large number of applications from abroad for abdominoplasty surgeries, liposuction surgeries, and especially breast surgeries. In general, people should consume plenty of water, eat well, have a rich diet, and there is no harm in planning their holiday at least a month later, after the surgery.”