Traveling for Breast Augmentation- How Many Days Is Enough To Stay Post-Op?

asked 9 months ago by Krissy P in Atlantic Canada
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: recovery, timing, travel, worried

I'm traveling from Atlantic Canada to my condo in Florida for breast augmentation surgery. My surgery is scheduled for the 30th of September and I'm flying back home on the 7th of October. I'm a little worried about the quick turn around even though my PS said it's ok. Any thoughts on this?

9 answers to Traveling for Breast Augmentation- How Many Days Is Enough To Stay Post-Op?

TIMING OF TRAVEL AFTER BREAST AUGMENTATION

You should be able to travel one week after Breast Augmentation. If the implants are submuscular you will be sore for up to 2 weeks and you probably won't see your final result for 4-6 months. You should plan on following up with your Florida plastic surgeon in 1-2 months or with a Canadian plastic surgeon in your area.

Todd B. Koch, MD
Buffalo Plastic Surgeon

www.toddbkochmd.com

Travel after breast augmentation

I agree with your surgeon that a week after augmentation is plenty of time to recover before travel. Any acute problems will present themselves usually within the first 48 hours. The final result won't be seen for three to six months after surgery and sometimes up to a year.

Robert M. Jensen, MD
Medford Plastic Surgeon

Traveling for Breast Augmentation- How Many Days Is Enough To Stay Post-Op?

A week after Breast Augmentation should be sufficient IF everything goes without a hitch. If there are complications you will have to extend your stay. You will need to keep hydrated and walk and move your legs during the flight to lower the risk of blood clot formation (DVT). In addition, you need to arrange follow up either with the surgeon or one of his colleagues where you live to make sure there are no later complications. Good Luck. Peter A Aldea, MD

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Traveling after Breast Augmentation Surgery

Thank you for your question. Traveling 1 week post op breast augmentation surgery should be fine as long as you are not lifting or pulling anything heavy getting on and off of the airplane. Please keep in close communication with your surgeon and follow his/her recommendations. Best Wishes!

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

Is traveling great distances worth it?

This won't pertain to your situation since you're already there and ready to proceed but it puzzles me why so many travel such great distances to have their surgery. There are so many "what ifs' that could happen and then you're not so close to your surgeon anymore. This is even more important in big procedures such as body lifts and tummy tucks where problems can happen more than a week later. Yes, some surgeons are truly masters at what they do but fo... more

Curtis Wong, MD
Redding Plastic Surgeon

Travel after surgery

Most patients are okay to travel one week after breast augmentation surgery. We advise our patients not to carry any luggage or lift anything heavy while travelling. It is also a good idea to walk in the aisle periodically to help with circulation and to minimize the risk of blood clots. I usually advise my patients not to buy a non refundable ticket. This will allow you some flexibility in the event that you need to stay in town a little longer.

George John Alexander, MD
Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

Traveling after breast augmentation

Hello, That sounds like enough time. As long as you dont have any complications you should be fine to travel within that time frame or even earlier. I have had patients fly in for surgery and then fly out the next day which always makes me a little nervous but they have all done well. Remember to avoid strenuous activity, heavy lifting, and to stay well hydrated. All the best, Dr Repta

Remus Repta, MD
Phoenix Plastic Surgeon

www.aaaplasticsurgery.com

Breast surgery and traveling

If things are healing without problems it is usually ok to travel after about a week. It is important to stay well hydrated and move around so that you keep the risk of developing clots in your legs to a minimum.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Flying is not the problem!

I always want to be available to my patients after surgery to insure that they are performing their post-op care properly. Although you can leave after 5-7 days, you should plan to return to your physician within 2-3 weeks for a torough follow-up. Having cosmetic surgery is not like buying a car!