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Is it safe to fly while chemosis is present?

July 1, 2016
Asked By:Catherine campbell in Belfast, TN

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July 7, 2016

Answer: Flying with Eye Swelling

Brian Maloney, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified Otolaryngologist
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Answer: Flying with Eye Swelling

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July 7, 2016

Answer: Flying after blepharoplasty

Brian S. Biesman, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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July 7, 2016

Answer: Flying after blepharoplasty

Brian S. Biesman, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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July 4, 2016

Answer: Can one fly or travel with chemosis

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James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAOOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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July 4, 2016

Answer: Can one fly or travel with chemosis

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July 2, 2016

Answer: Chemosis and flying

Carlos Mata, MD, MBA, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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July 2, 2016

Answer: Chemosis and flying

Carlos Mata, MD, MBA, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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July 2, 2016

Answer: Yes, but your chemosis will be worse.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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July 2, 2016

Answer: Yes, but your chemosis will be worse.

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