The holiday season is upon us, and the official first day of winter is less than a month away. Winter conjures thoughts of snow days, comfort foods, and cozy nights curled up by a crackling fireplace. But did you know winter is also an ideal time to get plastic surgery? Read on to learn more about why Dr. Stephanie Teotia and her team recommend scheduling face, breast, and body procedures during the winter. 

1. More Time to Focus on Your Recovery

Many people’s hectic schedules slow down as the year comes to a close. Kids being out of school means you don’t have to spend time helping them with their homework or shuttling them back and forth between extracurricular activities. You may also have fewer pressing professional commitments like meetings or presentations. 

Most plastic surgery recoveries require you to take at least one full week away from work. Why not time your procedure to coincide with the built-in days off that usually accompany the winter holidays? That way, you can save your hard-earned vacation days for something exciting during spring or summer break. 

2. Get Ready for the Year Ahead

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