Rhinoplasty: Q&A
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Is Traveling a Day Before Rhinoplasty Appointment Safe?
I know you've got to stay healthy and rested in the days leading up to your Rhinoplasty appt. I have a work trip scheduled for 4 days, that will include a 4 hour round trip plane flight, returning the day before my Rhinoplasty appt. Is this a bad idea?
I feel comfortable as long as I keep my immune system boosted while on the trip. Am I being naive?
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rchip2991
in California
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Deep vein thrombosis would be the main concern.
Prolonged sitting, such as with air travel, puts anyone at risk for deep vein thrombosis (clots in the deep veins of the legs). This can cause potentially serious problems around the time of surgery.
But surgery itself creates a similar risk. As a result, most surgeons will recommend the use of anti-thrombotic precautions such as SCDs (sequential compression devices), which massage the legs during surgery. This is generally recommended for any procedure in adults under general anesthesia...
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Travel the day before surgery
In our very busy world I see many patients who travel for a living even the day before a procedure. We all have stories abut catching colds or more in an airplane, so if there is any concern with your travels that you are "coming down" with something call your physician. Most people do just fine but there's no sense in taking chances. Get a good night's sleep!
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Rhinoplasty and traveling
It is perfectly acceptable to be traveling the day prior to your rhinoplasty surgery. However, patients are instructed to not travel by air for two weeks after their surgery.
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Traveling before Rhinoplasty
If you area normal healthy person, you should have no problem traveling the day before surgery. Considering where our patients live, I think this is very common. If you still have concerns, discuss this with your surgeon and/or your internist or family practioner.
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Rhinoplasty preparation
Assuming you are a healthy individual, it should be okay. Try to relax and get some rest the night before surgery. More important is resting after surgery, although you will be able to start walking around the day after surgery.
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