How soon after liposuction can I fly? Do I need to inform my doctor or take any precautions?
Answer: Travel after liposuction Air travel and car travel especially over long distances carries a risk of a blood clot in the leg or DVT - deep venous thrombosis. The risk of DVT is higher after surgery particularly with sugery that is extensive and involves general anesthesia. The risk of DVT is markedly reduced after tumescent liposuction for a number or reasons - generallly the area treated is small due to limitations of tumescent anesthesia, the cannulas used are smaller and the procedure less traumatic to the tissue so there is quicker recovery and return to normal activity levels - most importanly walking which we encourage the day after the procedure, and NO general anesthesia is administered. You can reduce your risk of DVT by ambulating frequently during your flight or long car ride, flexing your calf muscles often, wearing knee high or thigh high medical compression stockings of at least 12-18 mm Hg pressure or higher, and drinking lots of fluid. There is no guarantee but if you follow the above advice, have a small area of liposuction without general anesthesia, and are healthy, active and a non-smoker, your risk of DVT should be minimal even 4-5 days after tumescent liposuction.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Travel after liposuction Air travel and car travel especially over long distances carries a risk of a blood clot in the leg or DVT - deep venous thrombosis. The risk of DVT is higher after surgery particularly with sugery that is extensive and involves general anesthesia. The risk of DVT is markedly reduced after tumescent liposuction for a number or reasons - generallly the area treated is small due to limitations of tumescent anesthesia, the cannulas used are smaller and the procedure less traumatic to the tissue so there is quicker recovery and return to normal activity levels - most importanly walking which we encourage the day after the procedure, and NO general anesthesia is administered. You can reduce your risk of DVT by ambulating frequently during your flight or long car ride, flexing your calf muscles often, wearing knee high or thigh high medical compression stockings of at least 12-18 mm Hg pressure or higher, and drinking lots of fluid. There is no guarantee but if you follow the above advice, have a small area of liposuction without general anesthesia, and are healthy, active and a non-smoker, your risk of DVT should be minimal even 4-5 days after tumescent liposuction.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Flying after liposuction You can fly 3-4 days after your liposuction surgery. The biggest concern we have is DVT therefore we recommend our patients wear compression garments during the flight and walk as much as they can to improve blood flow and circulation. I also recommend you inform your doctor as well. Best wishes.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Flying after liposuction You can fly 3-4 days after your liposuction surgery. The biggest concern we have is DVT therefore we recommend our patients wear compression garments during the flight and walk as much as they can to improve blood flow and circulation. I also recommend you inform your doctor as well. Best wishes.
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July 19, 2019
Answer: Liposuction Thank you for your question. I always recommend to my patients to fly back home 10 days after the procedure. I would suggest to be treated by board certified plastic surgeon with experience in this procedure, to get the best desired results. Kind regards,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-
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Answer: Liposuction Thank you for your question. I always recommend to my patients to fly back home 10 days after the procedure. I would suggest to be treated by board certified plastic surgeon with experience in this procedure, to get the best desired results. Kind regards,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-
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November 18, 2018
Answer: Liposuction Thanks for the question. Generally, most patients can fly within 24 to 48 hours after liposuction surgery. However, car or airplane travel should be avoided to prevent the risk of blood clots in the legs. I wish you all the best.
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Answer: Liposuction Thanks for the question. Generally, most patients can fly within 24 to 48 hours after liposuction surgery. However, car or airplane travel should be avoided to prevent the risk of blood clots in the legs. I wish you all the best.
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July 25, 2016
Answer: Increased risk I would tell your doctor for sure. I prefer that the patients refrain from flying for 2 weeks after surgery. Your risk for deep vein thrombosis (blood clot in the legs) is higher with flying after lipo.
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Answer: Increased risk I would tell your doctor for sure. I prefer that the patients refrain from flying for 2 weeks after surgery. Your risk for deep vein thrombosis (blood clot in the legs) is higher with flying after lipo.
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April 16, 2013
Answer: Travel & Avoiding Blood Clots Following Liposuction
Travel of any type following cosmetic surgery can potentially complicate the postoperative course. In most cases, patients have recovered sufficiently to travel in about two weeks following liposuction.
Air travel often involves prolonged periods of immobilization and because of this, patients may be at risk for the development of blood clots in their extremities. These blood clots, known as DVTs, can potentially represent a life-threatening phenomenon when they occur.
There are several risk factors associated with the development of DVTs. These include the length of the surgical procedure, use of hormonal replacements or birth control pills, cigarette smoking, obesity, a history of cancer, family history of hypercoagulability, advanced age, and a previous history of blood clots.
When travel is necessary following cosmetic surgery, every step should be taken to avoid this potential complication. Patients should use anti embolic compression stockings, maintain hydration, and ambulate frequently when traveling. In patients who have multiple risk factors, anticoagulants such as Lovenox may be necessary.
If you have plans for travel in the immediate postoperative period, make sure you discuss this issue with your plastic surgeon. It’s important to remember that every patient’s situation is unique. For this reason, treatment needs to be individualized for every patient.
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Answer: Travel & Avoiding Blood Clots Following Liposuction
Travel of any type following cosmetic surgery can potentially complicate the postoperative course. In most cases, patients have recovered sufficiently to travel in about two weeks following liposuction.
Air travel often involves prolonged periods of immobilization and because of this, patients may be at risk for the development of blood clots in their extremities. These blood clots, known as DVTs, can potentially represent a life-threatening phenomenon when they occur.
There are several risk factors associated with the development of DVTs. These include the length of the surgical procedure, use of hormonal replacements or birth control pills, cigarette smoking, obesity, a history of cancer, family history of hypercoagulability, advanced age, and a previous history of blood clots.
When travel is necessary following cosmetic surgery, every step should be taken to avoid this potential complication. Patients should use anti embolic compression stockings, maintain hydration, and ambulate frequently when traveling. In patients who have multiple risk factors, anticoagulants such as Lovenox may be necessary.
If you have plans for travel in the immediate postoperative period, make sure you discuss this issue with your plastic surgeon. It’s important to remember that every patient’s situation is unique. For this reason, treatment needs to be individualized for every patient.
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