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Travelling After Breast Augmention

asked 1 year ago by Tempe5962 in Tempe, 02
Latest answer by Robert L. Kraft, MD
Question viewed 485 times
Tags: female, doctor, risk, travel

I am planning on having surgery in late April and travelling overseas for 4 weeks in late July. Will this be sufficient time for my breasts to heal to a point where it's safe to be such a far distance from my surgeon?

12 answers to Travelling After Breast Augmention

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Traveling after a Breast Aumentation

That is plenty of time to recover. The magic time frame for most surgical healing is 6 weeks. After six weeks the scar tissue is strong enough to resume a normal life. Many patients can travel, even a few days after surgery, as long as they do no lift anything heavy, Moreover, they have to understand that if a complication occurs, they will have to return for treatment.
Jose M. Soler-Baillo, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Traveling Just after breast augmentation is OK

You can travel within 2-4 days after your breast augmentation as long as you don't have to lift heavy suitcase.
S. Sean Younai, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
+1

Travel after breast augmentation

I always encourage patients not to travel out of the area for at least three weeks after surgery. First, imagine having an infection or complication in a strange city or foreign country and trying to seek the services of a plastic surgeon there----language barriers, cost, angst, etc. There are potential risks in terms of airline cabin pressure. And, significantly, after surgery and anesthesia time, you need to give your body a rest before setting out. Air travel is... more
Robert L. Kraft, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Breast augmentation and travel

I fyou hae the surgery in April, you should be okay by July to travel and enjoy yourself provided that you do not have any healing issues.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Traveling 4 weeks after breast implant augmentation

Generally speaking, it should be safte to travel 4 weeks after breast implant augmentation as long as your procedure was uncomplicated. Strenous physical activity such as lifting a heavy suitcase may be restricted by some surgeons for a minimum of 6 weeks so plan on traveling light or having someone lift your baggage.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Travel after breast aug

You will have more than enough time to heal. i usually let my patients do anything they want physically after 4 weeks.Have fun.
Robert Brueck, MD

Fort Myers Plastic Surgeon
+1

Travel after breast augmentation

As long as your procedure goes smoothly you should have no problems traveling 4 weeks after your procedure.  It is always better to plan for the worse and hope for the best following any operation.  You will invest time and money into a procedure that will have life time consequences.  Proper planning is a key to success.  More than likely you will be fine.   Good luck.  
Jeffrey Zwiren, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Breast Augmentation travel pass.

Traveling 4 weeks after a breast Augmentation should be no problem. Frequently we see patients from out of town and they can travel soon after the surgery. The first few days are the most important and after a week you should be relatively problem free at one week , as far as problems that need immediate surgery. 
Walter D. Gracia, MD

Arlington Plastic Surgeon
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When can I travel after Breast Augmentation?

Regarding: "Travelling After Breast Augmention I am planning on having surgery in late April and travelling overseas for 4 weeks in late July. Will this be sufficient time for my breasts to heal to a point where it's safe to be such a far distance from my surgeon?" Complications are seen in a very small minority of Breast Augmentation cases. By 2 months after surgery the vast majority of women assume normal activities. The odds are you should be well enough to travel... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Travel is safe a few days after Breast Augmentation

Hi there- Your planned timeline should be more than enough for you to be out of the proverbial woods with regard to potential problems after breast augmentation. You should be able to enjoy your new look and your trip.
Armando Soto, MD

Orlando Plastic Surgeon
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Travelling After Breast Augmention

That is just fine. I recommend a minimum of 3 weeks before air travel as the average time to wait. Some fly earlier by 1 week or even 5 days. As long as the patient knows there are risks in altitude changes than it is on the patient. I ALWAYS have the patient sign off on the risks of flying soon after implant surgery. 
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Traveling after breast augmentation

Typically, most things are well-healed and comfortable about 6 weeks after surgery, including breast augmentation.  If you have your breast augmentation in April and travel overseas in late-July, that should be plenty of time, given normal wound healing and recovery.  Safe travels!
Carmen Kavali, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

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