Thinking About Plastic Surgery? Summer Is the Best Time to Start Planning

If you’re considering surgery sometime this year, now is the time to start the conversation.

We often meet patients who are hoping to book a procedure “soon”, but don’t realize how much time and planning is involved in doing it properly. Consults, pre-op paperwork, medical clearance (if needed), and thoughtful scheduling take time. And at certain times of year, our surgical calendar books up quickly.

That’s why summer is the perfect time to get the ball rolling – especially if you’re aiming for a fall or winter procedure.

Here’s what a typical surgery timeline looks like:

Consultation

Discuss your goals, review medical history, and go over options

Surgery prep

Bloodwork, planning, logistics

Surgery date

Sometimes 1 to 3 months from your consult

Recovery

Varies by procedure, but some downtime is always expected

Whether you’re thinking about a facelift, tummy tuck, or a minor in-office procedure, booking early gives you more flexibility with dates and recovery time.

If you’ve had surgery on your mind for a while, summer could be the right time to start moving from “maybe” to “making a plan”.

Book a consultation with Dr. Barnsley and your chance to get your questions answered — and get clear on your options.

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Dr. Philip Barnsley, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Victoria, BC, specializes in a variety of plastic surgery procedures including breast augmentation, breast lift, tummy tuck, facelift, as well as a number of non-surgical medical aesthetic procedures. He serves Lantzville, Nanaimo, Ladysmith, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Port Alberni, Victoria, and other communities throughout Vancouver Island.

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