Summer: how to face the swimsuit test with aesthetic medicine and surgery

The bikini test preoccupies most women. Reaching late June with typical summer insecurities and imperfections often leads many to seek quick fixes during the hottest months. However, getting the timing and method right isn’t always possible, which is why it’s best to rely on a qualified specialist who can provide guidance.

With summer around the corner, this is the right time to define the last steps of your beauty plan. Both aesthetic medicine and plastic surgery require seasonal timing for certain treatments and procedures. This is essential to avoid side effects and to support proper healing. Here’s how to prepare for the swimsuit test.

Razors and waxing are quick and convenient, but they must be repeated often and can cause folliculitis—annoying and unaesthetic. Many therefore prefer laser hair removal to enjoy summer without worries. These treatments must be scheduled in advance—spring is ideal—because they are photosensitising and can make the skin more prone to redness and irritation with sun exposure. Despite recent innovations, tanned skin can still challenge epilation devices, which target dark hair pigment and work best on fair skin.

Summer light lifts our mood, but it also mercilessly highlights skin imperfections. Wrinkles, irregular texture and enlarged pores become more visible, and higher temperatures make it harder to rely on make-up. To lift the dull veil of winter months you can consider chemical peels, though—like lasers—they sensitise the skin to light and in some cases make sunscreen use temporarily impractical. Healing increases the risk of uneven pigmentation with tanning, so plan ahead.

Botulinum toxin and hyaluronic acid fillers are excellent options to show a fresh, youthful face. Sessions should be planned in advance, as sun exposure is not recommended for 2–3 days after injections. Also remember fillers are not UV filters; consistent sun protection throughout the season remains essential.

Low-cut tops, thin straps and bikinis will dominate the wardrobe, drawing attention to the décolleté. To be ready, you can opt for biorevitalisation, which restores elasticity, youthfulness and hydration to the skin.

If the concern is not the skin but proportions, this period can be suitable for breast augmentation. Recovery takes about 15 days, and a supportive bra is required for a month—which may be uncomfortable in summer. Scars, however small, must be protected from the sun to avoid hypertrophy. In general, it is preferable to undergo surgery while temperatures are still moderate.