Getting plastic surgery -- any plastic surgery procedure -- is not an impulse decision. It takes research, contemplation, and planning. You have to find a board certified Columbus plastic surgeon who makes you feel comfortable. You have to make sure their surgery center meets your standards. You have to find a time that fits your schedule.
Most people also hope to be ready to show off their new look in time for a big upcoming event. While every individual heals at a different rate, average healing times for the most common plastic surgery procedures can help guide your planning.
You can use the following dates as surgery deadlines for the procedure you are considering, if you want to be healed by a specific holiday:
Breast Augmentation or Liposuction
To be ready by New Year's, have surgery by December 1.
To be ready by Valentine's Day, have surgery by January 14.
To be ready for Graduation, have surgery by April 20.
To be ready by Independence Day, have surgery by June 4.
To be ready by Labor Day, have surgery by August 1.
To be ready by Thanksgiving, have surgery by October 22.
To be ready by Christmas, have surgery by November 25.
Facelift or Rhinoplasty
To be ready by New Year's, have surgery by September 1.
To be ready by Valentine's Day, have surgery by October 14.
To be ready for Graduation, have surgery by January 20.
To be ready by Independence Day, have surgery by March 4.
To be ready by Labor Day, have surgery by May 1.
To be ready by Thanksgiving, have surgery by July 22.
To be ready by Christmas, have surgery by August 25.
Tummy Tuck or Breast Lift
To be ready by New Year's, have surgery by November 15.
To be ready by Valentine's Day, have surgery by December 31.
To be ready for Graduation, have surgery by March 5.
To be ready by Independence Day, have surgery by May 15.
To be ready by Labor Day, have surgery by July 15.
To be ready by Thanksgiving, have surgery by October 7.
To be ready by Christmas, have surgery by November 10.
If you have your procedure later than the specific date above, you will still look better than you did before the procedure, but your final results may not yet be evident. If you stick with the dates on the chart, however, barring any complications, you will not still be bandaged or uncomfortable. Check with your surgeon at your consultation to confirm your plans.
Given the dates in the above chart, you may need schedule your initial consultation anywhere from 1 to 2 months in advance, to give you time to schedule your Columbus plastic surgery procedure.
