Why Fall Is the Perfect “Surgery Season”
As the leaves turn and the air cools, autumn offers an ideal moment to plan facial plastic surgery. At That Face in Chicago, patients under the expert care of Dr. Omotara Sulyman-Scott often find that fall and winter provide the best conditions for both surgical and non-surgical treatments. With her advanced training and compassionate approach, Dr. Sulyman-Scott ensures that every procedure is tailored to your aesthetic goals and supported by a safe, comfortable recovery. Here’s why fall may be the optimal season for your transformation.
Recovery Is Easier Indoors
Fall and winter naturally encourage time at home. A quieter social calendar, shorter days, and cooler weather make recovery feel less disruptive, allowing your body to heal without the pressure of constant activity or outdoor events. This slower pace of life also gives you the chance to rest more fully, keep up with follow-up appointments, and focus on self-care without feeling like you’re missing out on seasonal activities. Many patients appreciate the opportunity to recuperate in comfort, surrounded by familiar routines and the privacy of home.
Dressing Comfortably While You Recover
Seasonal staples like scarves, turtlenecks, and hats provide more than warmth, they make it easier to cover signs of recovery:
- Scarves: Conceal swelling or bandages around the neck and jawline.
- Turtlenecks: Hide incisions or dressings along the lower face.
- Hats: Provide shade and camouflage healing around the eyes or forehead.
These simple wardrobe choices allow you to feel comfortable and confident even while your results are still settling.
Less Sun Exposure Supports Healing
Cooler months make it easier to avoid strong sunlight, which can interfere with healing. Limiting UV exposure helps reduce the risk of:
- Pigmentation changes: Preventing darkened scars or uneven skin tone.
- Prolonged swelling: Protecting delicate healing tissues from irritation.
- Noticeable scarring: Supporting optimal scar fading over time.
Scheduling surgery in the fall minimizes sun-related complications and gives your results the best chance to refine beautifully.
Timing Your Results for Spring
Planning a procedure in autumn allows results to settle fully before spring’s busy social season. By the time weddings, vacations, and outdoor events arrive, you’ll be ready to enjoy your naturally refreshed look with confidence. The months between fall surgery and spring celebrations provide the ideal window for incisions to fade, swelling to resolve, and results to refine into their most natural form.
Expertise That Sets That Face Apart
Dr. Sulyman-Scott combines precision, artistry, and compassion in every procedure. She is board-certified in Otolaryngology and board-eligible in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. This elite training, combined with her patient-centered approach, allows her to deliver safe, natural-looking results. At That Face, the focus is always on honoring your unique beauty while creating balance and harmony.
Schedule Your Fall Transformation
If you’ve been considering facial plastic surgery or non-surgical treatments, autumn provides the perfect opportunity to take advantage of fall’s recovery benefits and achieve the refreshed look you’ve been envisioning. At That Face in Chicago, Dr. Sulyman-Scott is dedicated to helping you achieve balance, harmony, and confidence with beautiful, natural results. Contact our office today to schedule your consultation and discover how this fall can be the start of your most confident season yet.
