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When is it safe to fly (8 hrs) after liposuction?

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I am flying from boston, MA to san diego, CA to get liposuction on my chin, arms, & inner/outer thighs. When will it be safe to fly back (8hr flight) after surgery (want to fly back as soon as its safe to return home for recovery.) When will it be safe to undertake this trip, and is there any advice for traveling after surgery? Thank you in adv.

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