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Safe to Fly a Week and a Half After Breast Augmentation?

asked 2 years ago by Tammi79 in AZ
Latest answer by Robert L. Kraft, MD
Question viewed 1,804 times
Tags: breasts, female, under muscle, recovery

I plan on flying (4 1\2 hours) a week and a half after getting Breast Implants (under the muscle). How safe is this?

16 answers to Safe to Fly a Week and a Half After Breast Augmentation?

Flying after breast augmentation surgery

In New York City, we often have patients from out of the area who come here for surgery. In general, I ask that they stay for 7 to 10 days, at which time it is acceptable for them to fly home. The cabins on airplanes are pressurized and I do not see flying as an issue. On a 4 and 1/2 hour flight, I would recommend that anyone, regardless of surgery, get up and walk every hour or so to prevent pooling of the blood in the legs. No strenuous activity for 2 to 3 weeks.

Darrick E. Antell, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Flying after breast augmentation

I ususally ask my patients to avoid flying for 2 weeks. After 2 weeks the chance of bleeding is less. If there is post operative bleeding you want to be neer your surgeon to get immediate attention.

Farhad Rafizadeh, MD
Morristown Plastic Surgeon

Flying a week and a half after breast augmentation

IT is generally safe if your procedure was uneventful. Be cautious with lifting any luggage as this may put undue strainon the muscle or wounds. In any event please make your surgeon aware of this as they may have other recommendations or advice.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Flying after breast augmentation

If you have an uneventful recovery then it should be ok to fly. I would recommend being very careful with lifting and using your pecs minimally. Also during such a long flight , I would get up frequently and stretch your legs to avoid blood clots. Make sure you see your Plastic surgeon just before leave to get checked .

Robert M. Jensen, MD
Medford Plastic Surgeon

Flying after breast augmentation surgery

In terms of aircraft cabin pressure, I would not expect that flying would be problematic 10 days after surgery. My concern would be twofold: 1/in purchasing a ticket before you were able to assess the postoperative recovery and 2/access to a plastic surgeon in the event that you developed a complication. You should try to walk during the flight to reduce the risk of a postoperative embolism and should not lift heavy objects including suitcases.

Robert L. Kraft, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Flying After Breast Augmentation?

Thank you for the question. Yes, it should be safe to fly after a breast augmentation procedure assuming you can avoid heavy lifting and ambulate frequently. Best wishes.

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

Flying after Breast Augmentation

If your recovery is uneventful, I would certainly allow to fly ten days after breast augmentation. I would encourage you to continue post operative muscle stretching exercises and if you have a longer flight get up and stretch your legs every hour or so.

Richard Linderman, MD
Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon

Breast augmentation

If no complications occur and you are pain free, traveling should not be a problem after breast augmentation.

Christopher K. Livingston, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

Flying soon after breast augmentation

If the surgery goes well without any healing problems such as a hematoma, 10 days is probably okay. I would not lift any luggage and wear a snug fitting bra garment. Placing the implant under the muscle requires more healing time until the muscle begins to relax. This is why it is important to not lift your arms above the shoulders for your travel after the surgery. If there is any concern about excessive discomfort and swelling, I would delay the travel for 2-3 weeks.

Andrew Turk, MD
Naples Plastic Surgeon

Flying after Breast Augmentation

As long as your recovery is uneventful, then I would think it would be safe for you to do such. You really need to ask your surgeon this question. The most important thing is to make sure you are not the one pulling or pushing or carrying your luggage. Good luck.

Farbod Esmailian, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Flying a week and a half after Breast Augmentation

Ten days is on the borderline for me. Risks are still higher than being close to home. I see you are in New Jeresy. Why not find a Plastic surgeon closer to you in NJ? Is it $'s? I'm sure the 'real' costs you will be spending to fly out of country (I assume you are going to Sourth America or Central America?) for the augmentation could be very close to the cost here at home (USA). If you are flying within the US than decide and ask if the operating plastic surgeon can offer you personal... more

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Flying after breast augmentation

Hello, Consider a "flight cancellation policy" should you have unforseen complications with your surgery, Without complications, no heavy lifting, drinking plenty of fluid and moving around in the airplane to avoid blood clots you should be reasonably safe. One caution: Should you plan to travel to a beach, cover your chest to avoid sunburns and pigment changes on your breasts. Happy Travels!

Guido P. Gutter MD
Evansville Plastic Surgeon

Flying after breast augmentation

In general it is probably safe if everything is healing well and you didn't have much bruising although there can be a period of delayed bleeding about 8-10 days post-op when blood clots start to get resorbed and dissolve. Just be wary of overdoing the lifting, pulling, or pushing heavy weights like luggage.

Robin T.W. Yuan, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

How soon can I fly after Breast Augmentation?

Hi there- As long as someone else is carrying the bags, and you give yourself plenty of time to get to the airport, to your plane, and seated on the plane, 10 days or so should be okay. It is important to not feel rushed, and definitely for you to not have lifting responsibilities during the travel, and for you to understand the risks of leaving town after surgery, but these risks should be low with the above considerations.

Armando Soto, MD
Orlando Plastic Surgeon

Flying after breast augmentation

It's probably better to stay put for at least 2 weeks postop--mostly because that is the window where most complications occur. You should discuss this with your surgeon. Good luck! Dr. Singer

Elan B. Singer, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Flying after cosmetic surgery

If you could do it, staying close to home for 2 weeks would be better. The problem with flying in 1.5 weeks is that you are not totally out of the woods for complications like a hematoma which would be very difficult to manage without your surgeon nearby. If you do go, keep your HR and BP normal and no lifting of your luggage.