How Soon After a Breast Reduction Can I Fly? It is a Short Haul Flight of Less Than an Hour?

May 26, 2013
Asked By:marie300

I am due to visit family shortly after breast reduction surgery. It is a 40 minute flight. How soon can I fly?

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August 8, 2019

Answer: Flying permitted fairly soon after breast reduction.

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Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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August 8, 2019

Answer: Flying permitted fairly soon after breast reduction.

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March 10, 2025

Answer: Breast Reduction

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Answer: Breast Reduction

Ozge Ergun, MDPlastic Surgeon
May 28, 2013

Answer: Flying after Breast Reduction Surgery?

Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 28, 2013

Answer: Flying after Breast Reduction Surgery?

Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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May 29, 2013

Answer: Flying after reduction surgery...

May 29, 2013

Answer: Flying after reduction surgery...

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