Can I drive the day after Smart Lipo?

Question

I am having Smart Lipo done on Thursday afternoon and my family requested I pick them up at the airport Friday morning. I do not plan on taking the prescription pain killers after the initially surgery. Would it be uncomfortable for me to drive Friday?

Kevin M. Johnson, MD, FACS · Answer

The day after Smartlipo, it really depends on what area you'll be focusing on. If it's just a small area, such as your neck, recovery is typically quite brief, and you may well be able to drive the next day. Driving doesn't require any strenuous physical maneuvers. However, I will also say that a backup plan is wise. It's very important not to get behind the wheel if you're not up for it after all. And of course, if you do decide you need to take prescription medicine, driving is out of the question. Good luck to you.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I suggest consulting with your physician regarding his or her postoperative protocol, as it may vary from my own. Best, Dr. Emer

Bruce E. Katz, MD · Answer

Thank you for your
question. I typically tell my patients that it is best to take the next day
off. The downtime for SmartLipo is usually only one day and it depends and what
area you are getting done. If it’s a small area, your drive will be fine, but
if the doctor is doing a lot of areas, it may be very uncomfortable. Please
speak to your doctor about this.

Lawrence Osman, MD · Answer

Every surgeon's protocol is a little different, but with the amount of anesthetic use, there is no reason that you can't drive the next day as long as you aren't taking any medications that would affect your reaction time (as you mentioned).

Keith Denkler, MD · Answer

This may be possible but talk to your doctor.You can't drive on pain meds.It also depends on the amount of areas to be treated.

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