🌞 Postoperative Care in Guadalajara’s Climate: A Guide by Dr. Marco Aurelio Rendón

🌞 Postoperative Care in Guadalajara’s Climate: A Guide by Dr. Marco Aurelio Rendón
Cosmetic plastic surgery can be a life-changing experience, but maintaining long-term results depends largely on the care you follow after your procedure. In a city like Guadalajara—known for its warm, dry, and sunny weather most of the year—it is essential to adapt your postoperative routine to ensure safe and optimal healing.

Below, Dr. Marco Aurelio Rendón, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Guadalajara, shares the most important recommendations for protecting your skin and surgical results in the local climate.

 
☀️ 1. Strict Sun Protection at All Times
Guadalajara receives intense sunlight, especially between 12:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Sun exposure can cause:

1. Hyperpigmentation on scars
2. Prolonged swelling
3. Damage to freshly treated skin
4. Alteration of final surgical results

Recommendations:

1. Use SPF 50+ broad-spectrum sunscreen daily, even indoors if sunlight enters through windows.
2. Reapply every 3–4 hours.
3. Wear wide-brimmed hats, UV-protective clothing, or use a sun umbrella.
4. Avoid walking outdoors during peak radiation hours.
    
   💧 2. Internal and External Hydration (Dry Climate = Vulnerable Skin)
   Guadalajara often has dry weather, which increases the risk of skin dehydration and may delay wound healing.

Recommendations:

1. Drink 2–2.5 liters of water per day unless your doctor advises otherwise.
2. Use moisturizers rich in ceramides, hyaluronic acid, or panthenol.
3. If you wear a postoperative garment or bra, moisturize your skin after showering and before putting it back on.
4. Avoid direct airflow from fans or air conditioning on freshly operated areas.
    
   🧴 3. Scar Care in Hot Weather
   Heat increases sweating, and sweat can irritate new scars.

Dr. Rendón’s advice:

1. Keep the area clean and dry.
2. Avoid excessive sweating (e.g., long walks in the sun, climbing stairs repeatedly).
3. Use silicone sheets or silicone gel as recommended by your surgeon.
4. Avoid direct sun exposure on any scar for at least 3–6 months.
    
   🍏 4. Nutrition Rich in Vitamins and Antioxidants
   A balanced diet speeds up recovery, reduces inflammation, and improves overall skin quality.

Include:

1. Vitamin-C-rich fruits (orange, kiwi, strawberries)
2. Green vegetables (spinach, kale, broccoli)
3. Healthy fats (avocado, nuts, salmon)

Avoid:

Fried and highly processed foods
Excess sugar, which increases inflammation
 
🏃‍♀️ 5. Exercise: Light to Moderate, Always Progressive
Guadalajara’s heat can cause:

1. Increased blood pressure
2. Excessive sweating
3. Skin irritation from surgical garments or friction

Therefore:

• Avoid strenuous exercise during the first weeks.
• Begin with light walking only when cleared by your surgeon.
• Avoid hot gyms, steam rooms, saunas, and swimming pools until you receive full medical clearance.
   
  🩺 6. Medical Follow-Up: Essential for Long-Lasting Results
  Regular follow-up with your surgeon ensures:
• Proper wound healing
• Expected reduction of swelling
• Correct scar maturation
• Early detection of any complications
  Dr. Marco Aurelio Rendón encourages patients to attend all scheduled postoperative visits and to contact him immediately if they experience:

• Sudden increase in pain
• Redness or warmth
• Fever
• Fluid discharge
• New asymmetry
   
  ⭐ Conclusion
  Every patient heals differently, but Guadalajara’s warm and dry climate requires specific care to protect your surgical results. By following the recommendations of Dr. Marco Aurelio Rendón, you can maintain healthy skin, avoid complications, and enjoy the long-term benefits of your cosmetic procedure.