Tummy Tuck Post Op - How Long Should I Stay in Town if the Drive is 5 Hours from my Home?

September 6, 2013
Asked By:konner

If I am traveling by car for surgery, how many days should I stay in the general area where the plastic surgeon's office is? Follow up question to that, can I be driven back to my hometown and go back for a 1 week post op (5 hours one way)? Is that safe?

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