I'm a Pilot and would like to know how much recovery time would be required after cosmetic surgery?

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Hello doctors my name is Jordan I'm a pilot for British airways I had some serious queries so I'll just straight get to the point. Basically I can take 2 months off a year and I wanna use those months for some cosmetic surgeries I wanted since a long time.i want to get a nose job chin implant cheek implant and forehead implant I'm planning on getting one surgery a year so my question is how much is the recovery time for me to get back to my regular activities of flying. very important thank you!

Shlomo Widder, MD · Answer

Dear Jordan,   Congratulation on you decision for surgical  self improvement that will increase your self esteem, confidence and sense of masculinity.   All the surgeries that you mentioned can be done in one or 2 settings and you can return to work within 7-10 days    You have to realize that not all results are the same, because experience, technical skills and aesthetic eye are critical for good outcome. So, do your due diligence carefully and choose your surgeon wisely.    Always, consult with experienced board certified plastic surgeons who operate in accredited surgery center for your safety. Most importantly, check the before and after pictures, to make sure that they are numerous, consistent and attractive.                   Best of luck,                                 Dr Widder

Alexander Ovchinsky, MD · Answer

Each of the procedure you have mentioned would require anywhere from 2-4 weeks downtime. Therefore, if financial aspect is not an issue, then from the recovery standpoint I would combine most, if not all, of these surgeries in one setting. If combined, would probably allocate close to 4 weeks before coming back to work

William Portuese, MD · Answer

A rhinoplasty, chin implant and cheek implants required to to three weeks off from your day-to-day activities flying an airplane. All three of these procedures can be performed simultaneously under one anesthesia which allows one recovery period. For many examples of all three, please see link and the video below

Don Fontana, MD · Answer

In general, all of procedures you mentioned could be done  together.  A rhinoplasty and chin plant are very  commonly done together and a  cheek implant can be  added  without a problem. I'm  not sure what type of forehead implant you are seeking. I'd expect you could  resume flying in 3 weeks post  surgery.

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