When Can I Fly After Breast Implant Removal?

You should be able to fly soon after the surgery since implant removal is a pretty simple procedure.  However, most surgeons will place a drain at the site of implant removal that may need 5 days of care before removal by a surgeon.  It would be best to stay around for this period of time as  a minimun. 

Thank you for the question.

Flying will be safe even a few days after surgery. You need to be aware of the risks of clot formation in the lower extremities and walk frequently during the flight. If drains are used this may prolong your stay.

Best wishes.

If you are planning to have surgery outside of your city or country, I would recommend spending at least 4 weeks in the area after your surgery.

However, complications can occur even after the first month. Who is going to take care of them at that point?

My recommendation is to have your surgery done with a surgeon who is readily available to you.

Whether or not you can fly is less important than whether or not you should fly. The issue is follow up from your surgery. How long your postoperative recovery will be depends on many factors: the type (saline/silicone) of the leak, whether a full capsulectomy needs to be done, whether a reaugmentation is planned, if drains are to be placed, etc. Postoperative care is important. Be sure that you have the time and resources to stay in town for a week or two if necessary. Contact your surgeon prior to traveling. You may find it less expensive (and more convenient) to have this performed where you currently live and be closer to your operating surgeon in case of a complication.

If you are going to have a revision to replace your implants, you probably want to stay in the community for a week or two.