. Is it safe to be on a 5 and a half hour flight 8 days after Lower body lift?
I don't think its a good idea to fly just 8 days after a circumferential body. I generally advise waiting at least 10 days to ensure my patients are walking and healing well. Best wishes and be safe.Dr. BasuHouston, TX
A lower body lift can have a dramatic impact on your life, but it is a long operative procedure, and optimizing your recovery requires medical supervision. You are going to need to see your surgeon frequently in the early post-operative period for drain and incision assessment and care. In addition there will be discussion regarding compression and the slow resumption of physical activity. I would recommend that you consider deferring travel for at least several weeks. Furthermore, long surgery and post-operative immobility can increase your risk for complications such as deep venous thrombosis or pulmonary embolus, and these risks could be heightened by a long flight. Good luck with your surgery and recovery!