23 days ago
I care for many patients from out of state, so this is a very common question in my practice. I do like to have frequent contact with my patients during the first week after surgery, so that I can manage their sutures and dressings and deal with any problems that might occur. Although it rarely occurs, the most common early complication after breast surgery is bleeding. When it happens, it usually occurs within the first 24-48 hours after surgery (although it can occur later). Traveling itself, for short durations, is relatively safe after surgery. Make sure that you stay in close contact with your surgeon after surgery and that you have the ability to travel back to your surgeon should a problem develop.
