Is there any danger in flying a 4-5 hour flight immediately after a CoolSculpting thigh or buttock procedure?

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My legs sometimes swell and I wear compression socks when flying.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Yes, you can fly, but you may have swelling. I recommend wearing compression to help reduce swelling. Venus Legacy treatments and lymphatic massage can also give improvement. Keep in mind, for best results with Coolsculpting, a combination approach is needed. I recommend adding radiofrequency treatments like Vanquish, Venus Legacy, Exilis Ultra for skin tightening and skin smoothing. VASER with ThermiRF is a great alternative. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. There is no danger in flying after treatment. The treated area may be a bit tender and some swelling may occur, wearing some light compression is recommended. Regards,

Garry K. Kim, MD · Answer

Libby,
There is no danger in flying after a CoolSculpting procedure.  You may be asking because of concerns about blood clots in the legs.  There is no known risk for developing blood clots after CoolSculpting.  You may be a bit uncomfortable having to sit for an extended period, but there is no danger.  
Hope this helps,
Dr. Garry K. Kim

Steven F. Weiner, MD · Answer

It is perfectly fine to fly after having a CS procedure. It will not affect results and there should be minimal discomfort from the procedure.

Patrick L. Basile, MD · Answer

Hi libby342- You may experience some inflammation immediately after your treatment. Compression garments are suggested as a post-procedure remedy after CoolSculpting due to comfort, however they are not a requirement. Since CoolSculpting requires no downtime, you should be fine to travel after your treatment. Ask your provider for an additional list of post-treatment care. My Best, Dr. Basile

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