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

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

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

A short flight really should have any effect on a breast reduction. Nevertheless it is really the responsibility of your plastic surgeon to provide you with guidelines during convalescence.

Ozge Ergun, MD · Answer

Thanks for the question. You should be able to flying by 1-2 weeks after your surgery. If any unexpected incident happens in your treatment process, this time can be extended or shortened. I wish you all the best.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Congratulations on your decision to proceed with breast reduction surgery. Out of respect for your plastic surgeon, given that recommendations may vary from one plastic surgeon to another, best to run this question by him/her. Remember that he/she will know exactly how you are doing, whether you are experiencing any complications, and is ultimately responsible for your care.

	 Best wishes; hopefully, you will be very pleased with  outcome of the procedure performed.

Curtis Wong, MD · Answer

I second Dr. Pousti's comments... questions in the acute recovery phase are always best addressed by the surgeon doing the procedure.  I would hate it if my patients all went to the Internet for  conflicting advice when all they had to do was call me (and I do give my cell phone out).

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