How Soon After a Tickle Lipo Procedure Can You Fly on an Airplane?

asked 6 months ago by Purplesquintz in Texas
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: flying, tickle, timing

I'm planning to get the tickle lipo on 3 areas (lovehandles, upper and lower abdomen)worked on a Thursday and booked a 1 hour flight trip 3 days after my surgery (Sunday). I heard tickle lipo had a quick recovery time and I know every varies on the person but how long should I wait to travel via airplane?

5 answers to How Soon After a Tickle Lipo Procedure Can You Fly on an Airplane?

Flying after Surgery

Thank you for your question. You should get the "clearance" of flying after your procedure from your surgeon. I have many patients who fly a couple days after liposuction surgery but again, it is best to ask your surgeon since he/she knows your history and the procedure performed the best. Best Wishes!

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

3 days is usually fine. Ask the doctor who is doing your procedure.

This is a question you should ask the doctor who is going to do your procedure. I personally would allow any of my liposuction patient to fly within 3 days following the procedure.

Mark Taylor, MD
Salt Lake City Dermatologic Surgeon

www.gatewaylasercenter.com

Tickle liposuction is just a marketing term

Tickle liposuction is just a marketing term.. All liposuction preformed under local anesthesia is designed to provide a rapid recovery. I have had many patients from abroad who have flown home within a few days after liposuction.There is no reason not to fly after local anesthesia liposuction

William Coleman III, MD
Metairie Dermatologic Surgeon

How soon after Tickle lipo can I fly?

Tickle lipo can be done under local anesthesia only or with sedation. It is not the type of machine that one uses that determines the recovery. It is the surgeon's experience, using small cannulas and being gentle with the tissues helps shorten the recovery. The patient's role is to not overdo things to increase swelling and stay off any medications and supplements which cause increased bleeding and bruising. I leave the skin wounds open, do not suture them and this allows for... more

George Marosan, MD
Bellevue Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction With Quicker Recovery

For faster recovery, one should seek: smaller cannulas (suction instruments with the "straw" being the size of a coffee stirrer) tumescent anesthesia (where the fat is numbed with a blood vessel shrinking solution) less fat removal, more shaping and contouring avoid aspirin, ibuprofen, Aleve, Vitamin E and other factors at least one week before You should be fine to fly a few days after liposuction. Good luck!

T. Wayne Day, MD
Nashville Dermatologic Surgeon

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