Winter Surgery Schedule Now Open at Iteld Plastic Surgery

By: Dr. Lawrence Iteld

11/9/2026

If you’ve been thinking about plastic surgery, now is the time to start planning for the months ahead. My winter surgery schedule is officially open, and appointments for consultations and procedures are beginning to fill.

Winter is traditionally a popular time for plastic surgery, which makes planning ahead especially important. Scheduling your consultation now gives us time to talk about your goals, determine the right procedure or combination of procedures, and find a surgery date that works with your schedule.

Why Early-Year Surgery Makes Sense

For many patients, January and the early months of the year provide a natural window for surgery and recovery. By planning now, you can get your surgery on the calendar, enjoy the holiday season and look ahead to recovery once the celebrations, travel and year-end commitments wind down.

Cooler weather also makes recovery a little easier to accommodate. Sweaters, jackets and layers can discreetly cover postoperative garments, swelling and other temporary changes as you heal, while spending more time indoors may fit more naturally into your routine.

And if you’re looking ahead to spring or summer, having surgery early in the year gives your body something especially important: time. My Smart Recovery™ protocol  is designed to help you feel better and return to many normal activities sooner, but healing continues well beyond those first few weeks. Swelling gradually subsides, tissues settle and your results continue to evolve.

Plan now, enjoy the holidays and give yourself the time to recover in the new year.

What Are You Hoping to Accomplish?

Winter can be an excellent time to consider procedures you may have been thinking about for months or even years.

  • For the body: A tummy tuck, liposuction, body lift or a combination of procedures can address loose skin, stubborn fat and changes in body contour.
  • For the breasts: Breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction or a combination of procedures can address changes in breast volume, shape, position and proportion.
  • For the face: Facelift, neck lift, eyelid surgery or rhinoplasty can address signs of aging, changes in facial contours or features that have bothered you for some time.

The right procedure or combination of procedures depends on your anatomy, your goals and what you’re hoping to accomplish.

Your Timeline Starts Before Surgery Day

One of the biggest reasons to plan ahead is that your surgery date isn’t the first step. We’ll begin with a consultation to discuss what you’d like to accomplish, evaluate your options and determine the procedure or combination of procedures that makes sense for you. Once surgery is scheduled, you’ll also need time for preoperative planning and preparation.

If you’re considering surgery this winter, starting the conversation now gives you more flexibility when choosing your surgery date.

Think Beyond Recovery

As you plan for surgery, I encourage you to think not only about your immediate recovery, but also about what’s coming several months later. Are you planning a spring break trip, a wedding, a milestone birthday or a summer vacation? Or do you simply want to feel more comfortable and confident when warmer weather returns? Working backward from those dates can help us create a realistic surgical and recovery timeline.

Ready to Learn More?

My winter surgery schedule is now open. If plastic surgery has been on your mind, scheduling your consultation now gives you more flexibility when choosing a procedure date and more time to prepare for your recovery.

Schedule a consultation or contact one of my patient coordinators at [email protected], call 312.757.4505, or use our convenient online contact form to learn more about your options.

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