I am planning to go for ptosis revision on February 18. I am supposed to go on a 10 day scuba diving trip on March 12. Would my eyelids have healed sufficiently for me to go on such a trip? Are there risks of infections or something getting misaligned and the results looking horrible? Would it be possible if i were to do a non-incision surgery instead? Thanks!
Answer: If you were my patient, I would make you cancel surgery or your scuba trip. This is far too early for such a stressful activity for the eyelids in my opinion. Please talk with your surgeon and be honest with them regarding what your are planning. Yes being too active too soon after surgery had the potential to negatively affect the result.
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Answer: If you were my patient, I would make you cancel surgery or your scuba trip. This is far too early for such a stressful activity for the eyelids in my opinion. Please talk with your surgeon and be honest with them regarding what your are planning. Yes being too active too soon after surgery had the potential to negatively affect the result.
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January 17, 2019
Answer: Post op activities I would not recommend that you scuba dive that soon after surgery, and especially being away for that long(10 days). When you dive you are increasing the pressure on your body and may have a mask squeeze. This pressure will effect the healing and can increase swelling and even can cause bleeding. This is an unnecessary risk. I would suggest to either reschedule the dive trip or the surgery! You must discuss this with your surgeon ASAP!
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January 17, 2019
Answer: Post op activities I would not recommend that you scuba dive that soon after surgery, and especially being away for that long(10 days). When you dive you are increasing the pressure on your body and may have a mask squeeze. This pressure will effect the healing and can increase swelling and even can cause bleeding. This is an unnecessary risk. I would suggest to either reschedule the dive trip or the surgery! You must discuss this with your surgeon ASAP!
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Answer: How soon after a ptosis correction (with incisions) can I go scuba diving? The best resource of information would be your board certified plastic surgeon as he/she knows your condition best. Each surgeon has a protocol to follow and the time for returning to activities also depend on the healing rate of an individual. Typically, patients are advised not to get in contact with potentially contaminating sources for the first few weeks to a month post op to prevent development of infection.
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Answer: How soon after a ptosis correction (with incisions) can I go scuba diving? The best resource of information would be your board certified plastic surgeon as he/she knows your condition best. Each surgeon has a protocol to follow and the time for returning to activities also depend on the healing rate of an individual. Typically, patients are advised not to get in contact with potentially contaminating sources for the first few weeks to a month post op to prevent development of infection.
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January 28, 2019
Answer: I hope your surgeon knows. This is great question for your surgeon. Even if they take extra efforts to close the wound and you are a fast healer, you risk being far away from expert care in the rare incidence you get into trouble.Sea water, boats, tropical environments are all hosts for unusual bacteria and organisms your broken skin may not have the ability to fight. All risk is relative so the perhaps your surgeon or your anatomy dictates otherwise.
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January 28, 2019
Answer: I hope your surgeon knows. This is great question for your surgeon. Even if they take extra efforts to close the wound and you are a fast healer, you risk being far away from expert care in the rare incidence you get into trouble.Sea water, boats, tropical environments are all hosts for unusual bacteria and organisms your broken skin may not have the ability to fight. All risk is relative so the perhaps your surgeon or your anatomy dictates otherwise.
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January 17, 2019
Answer: Scuba after eyelid surgery All surgery is incisional, regardless of the modality. It would be inadvisable for you to scuba dive shortly after the procedure for a multitude of reasons-pressure, the mask, and there could be an infection risk. It is best to delay either the trip or the procedure.
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January 17, 2019
Answer: Scuba after eyelid surgery All surgery is incisional, regardless of the modality. It would be inadvisable for you to scuba dive shortly after the procedure for a multitude of reasons-pressure, the mask, and there could be an infection risk. It is best to delay either the trip or the procedure.
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