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

Question

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

Jennifer Cova, DO · Answer

Thanks for a great question.  There is no known harm to flying after Coolsculpting, and should not present any complications.  Depending on where you had treated, it may be tender, so the compression/tight fitting garment may help.  As for any flight if it is longer, try to get up and move around if you can.  Goodluck and safe travels.

Paul Pietro, MD · Answer

Hello LIBBY342,Thank you for your question. We typically recommend compression garments after CoolSculpting procedures for comfort. Flying after having CoolSculpting does not present a problem other than some potential discomfort from swelling that can occur in the treated areas. Be well.

Steven Swengel, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. There are no risks from having Coolsculpting and then flying on an airplane. We typically recommend that people use compression garments, depending on the area that was treated, to minimize discomfort. Hope this helps, Dr. S.

Michael Temkin, DO · Answer

There typically is minimal recovery time after Cool Sculpting. You will be able to return to any daily routine immediately after your procedure.

Rafael Gottenger, MD · Answer

There is no contraindication to flying after CoolSculpting  treatment, you should continue using your compression socks.  Good Luck!

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

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