Are There Risks in Flying After Rhinoplasty?

I'm planning to have a Rhinoplasty augmentation overseas. However, I've read on the newspaper before that someone's Breast augmentation collapsed in the airplane due to the high pressure or some sort. I'm wondering whether there is a possible chance of that happening with Rhinoplasty augmentation.

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Flying after rhinoplasty

There are no real risks of flying after rhinoplasty, but it is important to make sure that you are healing appropriately prior to leaving your surgeon. It is also important that there is no infection present. It is not a bad idea to carry a bottle of Afrin with you on the airplane should you have a nosebleed. Your nose will remain slightly swollen because of the lack of air pressure for the first few hours during and after the plane flight.

How long after rhinoplasty can I fly?

We have many out of town and international patients- the amount of time depends on how fast the incisions in the nose heal. A week is usually enough, and if they've had turbinate or septal surgery 2 weeks. Spray your nose with Afrin 30 minutes before take off and landing and you should be fine.

Air travel after nasal surgery

Generally, one should wait at least 2 weeks following nasal surgery before flying. The main issues which may occur during air travel are Bleeding Pain Nausea Infection If you are still in the early recover period after rhinoplasty surgery, many airlines will not let you board the plane. If you still have a nasal cast, many will require a doctor's note to board the plane. Speak with your rhinoplasty surgeon to determine when air travel is appropriate for you. Best of luck....

Flying after Rhinoplasty should be okay after 10 days

Try not to fly for 10 days after the Rhinoplasty. Then you should be O K. Otherwise, I would get the surgery in your home town. Regards.

Flying after Rhinoplasty

We have many rhinoplasty patients from other states or out of the country who return home one week after surgery without problems. Nasal sprays and chewing gum minimize sinus and ear congestion secondary to residual nasal swelling.

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Flying after Rhinoplasty

The issue is pressure changes when flying, in particular, upon descent. I usually require my patients to be available for two weeks after any cosmetic surgery. Regarding rhinoplasty, the two issues are pressure discomfort and potential nose bleeding. Your ability to 'pop your ears' can be affected by rhinoplasty. This can lead to ear and facial discomfort during flight. Bleeding from you nose is a risk but after two weeks, is very unlikely. If you must fly, I recommend using a nasal spray... more

Flying after rhinoplasty

Hello, The issue that may arise when flying after rhinoplasty is an increase in swelling. Nothing inside your nose will collapse. I recommend waiting a minimum of two weeks before flying after rhinoplasty. If you fly before that time it is likely you will experience swelling. Hope this helps answer your question. Thank you, and best of luck. Dr. Nassif

Flying following rhinoplasty

I like to have my patients around for at least a week prior to flying home or to convalesce. The risks of air travel following rhinoplasty are mostly related to changes of pressure and equalization. You will likely have some congestion and nasal edema which can effect your sinuses and eustachian tubes, but simple precautions like an over the counter nasal decongestant spray should be able to prevent this problem.

African American Rhinoplasty

Hi, I don't think its a problem as long as you wait 7 days before flying. Most nasal augmentation material does not contain deflatable materials. Best, Dr.S.

Rhinoplasty and flying

I usually like my patients to stay in town until the sutures are removed. This means about 1 week. The main issue with flying is that you may feel a bit congested, so having Afrin may be helpful.