Hello, I’m thinking of having a rhinoplasty in California and I live in Florida. Just very concerned with the pressure of flying after I’d just been operated on. Thank you
May 28, 2018
Answer: Flying after rhinoplasty We let our patients fly back 7 days after surgery. Due to internal swelling, I have them use a decongestant by mouth if no medical contraindication, and saline nasal sprays to keep the nasal passages moist.
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May 28, 2018
Answer: Flying after rhinoplasty We let our patients fly back 7 days after surgery. Due to internal swelling, I have them use a decongestant by mouth if no medical contraindication, and saline nasal sprays to keep the nasal passages moist.
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May 27, 2018
Answer: Rhinoplasty Great question! Not all know that the air within the air cabin of an airplane has less O2 than we normally breath. I'm not sure about the humidity of the air provided. For sure the change in pressure will effect you as it does for those that have not had a rhinoplasty. The normal way to "clear one's ears" is to pinch the nose and try to exhale = OUCH. Please confirm this with your doctor. A 1-2 hour flight after your post operative visit should be OK to do base on your post operative visit and your understanding of the above. Sincerely,Michael Kulick MDSan Francisco, Ca
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May 27, 2018
Answer: Rhinoplasty Great question! Not all know that the air within the air cabin of an airplane has less O2 than we normally breath. I'm not sure about the humidity of the air provided. For sure the change in pressure will effect you as it does for those that have not had a rhinoplasty. The normal way to "clear one's ears" is to pinch the nose and try to exhale = OUCH. Please confirm this with your doctor. A 1-2 hour flight after your post operative visit should be OK to do base on your post operative visit and your understanding of the above. Sincerely,Michael Kulick MDSan Francisco, Ca
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