Summer is an ideal time for recovery

Summer is a good time for a treatment. While you enjoy sunny days, your body works on your recovery. Drs. Koeijers, plastic surgeon at Boerhaave, worked on Curaçao for many years. “Despite the heat, plenty of operations are performed there. The proof that summer really is a fine time for a plastic surgery procedure.” Discover why summer offers a surprising number of advantages.

Comfortable recovery
In summer you can recover comfortably. You wear light, airy clothing, which can be pleasant with swelling, dressings or scars. You also need fewer layers of clothing and often move a little more freely, which adds to your overall comfort during the recovery process. Light exercise, such as walking, is a good way to stay active in summer without putting a heavy strain on your body. It also stimulates blood circulation and supports recovery.

Vitamin D
In addition, your body produces more vitamin D under the influence of sunlight. Vitamin D plays an important role in the immune system and in recovery. Among other things, it supports the function of immune cells and inflammatory responses. This extra production supports your body in every phase of the recovery process. Of course, recovery also depends on other factors, such as your general health, nutrition and sleep.

Warm temperatures
Warm temperatures can stimulate blood circulation. Good circulation helps your body supply nutrients and remove waste products, which is essential for recovery. “Nutrition, hydration and good circulation are three pillars of a good recovery,” says drs. Koeijers.

More mental space
Summer is often quieter: diaries are less full, there is less rush, sports competitions are on hold and many people are on holiday. That gives you room to really take time for recovery. This mental aspect is often underestimated, but plays an important role in how you experience your recovery. “People often feel happier and more energetic in summer. That state of mind is important: it helps with coping with pain, promotes recovery and makes the whole process more pleasant.”

Warm weather means drinking more
In summer we naturally tend to drink more water, which supports recovery. “It helps remove waste products released during the healing process. Many people automatically drink more in summer, but after an operation it is wise to pay extra attention to this.”

Time for results
If you choose to have a treatment in summer, you have plenty of time to recover before the busy periods start again.