Timing is everything and this also applies to your liposuction procedure! The decision to do any cosmetic or plastic surgery such as liposuction (also referred to as lipo) is often an intimate and powerful choice to reclaim and fall back in love with yourself. Once you’ve made up your mind — the planning part begins!
For many, this can feel overwhelming and uncomfortable. A lot of thoughts will go through your mind and the experience requires you to reveal an intimate area of yourself that you may be insecure about. First, think about your expectations and what you’re looking to get out of the procedure. Look at liposuction before and after photos and picture what your after photo could look like. Lipo could mean renewing your confidence after a life event such as pregnancy or addressing stubborn areas that you haven’t been able to improve in spite of a healthy lifestyle. While many questions will pop into your mind, here are a few questions you’ll want to ask yourself for setting expectations:
- What area(s) do you want to treat with liposuction?
- What method of liposuction would you most benefit from?
- How do you want to feel about yourself after this surgery?
- When is the best time in your life to get liposuction done?
While the questions are endless, in this article we’ll focus on: When is the best time in your life to get liposuction done?
Our patients have busy lives so finding the best time to prioritize liposuction procedures will have two big advantages. First, you’ll minimize schedule conflicts so you won’t have to stress about the many things on your plate. Additionally, with less stress on your mind, you’ll be set up for optimal healing that will contribute to a smoother recovery process post-op.
There are pros and cons to each season but at Imagen Body Sculpting and Cosmetic Center, we love to recommend booking your procedure during the fall and winter months! Here are 3 reasons to do liposuction in the colder months:
- It gives you time to plan your dream body transformation
- Hide compression garments under cozy layers
- Access flexible payment options
1. It gives you time to plan your dream body transformation
The summertime brings the heat and with that, a lot of people tend to wear less clothing to combat the higher temps and sweating. It signals a time when folks are more mindful of their body because it’s also more visible to others. Regardless of whether the shame and judgment is internal or coming from harsh critics in your circle, it is detrimental to self-esteem. Whether it’s saggy skin, persistent cellulite or stubborn weight crushing your confidence, the summertime reminds us of all of our flaws.
When it’s time to transition into autumn and the following winter months, you’ll get the opportunity to reflect on how you felt over the summer. Let those feelings of frustration and regret steer you towards choosing a body that you’re proud of. Some starting point ideas would be to look on social media for inspiration or simply search “plastic surgery near me” or “cosmetic surgery near me” online.
Opting to book your liposuction procedure during this period gives you ample time to consider every detail so you can not only select a provider with the comfort and ease knowing you’ve done your research, but you’ll also be able to walk into summer in a body you feel comfortable with.
Use this time to research and educate yourself on all the different liposuction options. Once you have a general idea of what you’re interested in, begin researching providers and clinics in your area!
At Imagen Body Sculpting and Cosmetic Center, we offer SmartLipo Triplex which is a minimally invasive procedure with less downtime compared to traditional liposuction. To check if you’re a good candidate for SmartLipo, click here.
2. Hide compression garments under cozy layers
Before your procedure, you’ll be given several recommendations from your surgeon for post-op recovery and care. One crucial task is to faithfully wear your compression garments at all times (except while bathing).
The importance of compression garments
You may be asking yourself “why do I need to wear compression garments?” Compression garments play a pivotal role in promoting robust healing and adding another level of comfort to your recovery. As the body naturally produces more fluid in response to the procedure, your compression garments will be there to evenly apply pressure to prevent and/or lessen excessive fluid buildup and encourage healthy blood flow. Additionally, it can benefit your overall result thanks to the flush contact that aids in tightening and smoothing the skin.
Layer it up in the fall and winter
Nothing sounds worse than being cooped up inside during summer when you want to be out enjoying yourself. Of course, you can still be out and about during recovery but then you’ll have the discomfort of compression garments pressed against you in warm weather. The combination can be less than ideal!
Fall and winter fans often rejoice at the opportunity to wear cozy sweaters again. Layering clothes is a seasonal fashion trend that will never go out of style and at Imagen Body Sculpting and Cosmetic Center — we couldn’t agree more!
Our patients love being able to discreetly wear their compression garments under their regular clothes. This option adds a layer of discretion and helps your recovery process move along.
3. Access flexible payment options
By planning ahead, most clinics will have payment options you can benefit from.
Payment plans
A lot of patients opt to begin a payment plan so they can gradually pay for their surgery over time rather than as a lump sum purchase. The plan you choose should depend on your individual financial situation and comfort level. At Imagen Body Sculpting and Cosmetic Center, our payment plan options range from six to 60 months with credit financing options available! To learn more about financing options, click here.
Paying in cash
The saying cash is king still holds a lot of weight and some clinics will reward you with discounts for paying in cash upfront. Even if a clinic doesn’t promote a cash discount, ask during your consultation anyway! Discounts can be a lump sum or a percentage off the total so it never hurts to ask.
Start planning
With these benefits in mind — don’t wait on doing your liposuction this fall/winter! If you’ve been frustrated or unhappy with your body for a while, now is the time to empower yourself to make the change and start feeling beautiful and confident about your body!
Book your consultation
At Imagen Body Sculpting and Cosmetic Center, we know that confidence comes from many sources and physical appearance is one of them. It takes a lot of courage for our patients to be vulnerable and share their intimate concerns with us. We carry this responsibility with lots of care. Our providers use a combination of industry-advance technology, continuous training and meaningful discussions with our patients to create tailored results in a relaxed atmosphere.
To learn more about procedures, book your free consultation here.
