The early risk of bleeding is usually over after 2 weeks. However to travel long distances either by car or plane where you will be sitting for hours you should wait about 6 weeks. The problem is that with extended surgery under general anesthesia there is a risk of venous blood clots. This risk is... more
Traveling after breast augmentation and liposuction?
I'm considering having breast augmentation and liposuction of the flanks, thighs and abdomen at the beginning of November. How long until I can travel after breast augmentation and liposuction? I'm thinking of going to Hawaii toward the middle of November. Is this enough time for me to have post-op appointments?
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A: Plane travel after combined procedures
Dear Aricarai, This is a very common combination procedure I do in my certified office surgical suite under intravenous sedation. The immediate postoperative risks, we as surgeons, are concerned about is bleeding and possible blot clots or pulmonary embolus. These procedures are bloodless due to the tumescent... more
A: Recovery time for liposuction and breast implants
There is no time set in stone for recovery time after aesthetic surgery procedures. Also, recovery is gradual. So, after a day or two you are going to start feeling better but it takes time for your body to heal, swelling to resolve, incisions to mature. If you are planning on traveling and... more
A: Combined procedures and travel
As you can see, a minimum of 2 weeks after surgery is generally recommended before plane travel. However, one thing you might consider is that the breast augmentation will look good in a bathing suit, but the liposuction will not look great at only 2 weeks. There may still be bruising and swelling... more
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