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Is Traveling a Day Before Rhinoplasty Appointment Safe?

asked 2 years ago by rchip2991 in California
Latest answer by William Portuese, MD
Question viewed 278 times
Tags: nose, immune, travel

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?

5 answers to Is Traveling a Day Before Rhinoplasty Appointment Safe?

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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... more
David C. Pearson, MD

Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon
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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.
William Portuese, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

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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.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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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.
Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS

Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

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