I am traveling from Chicago to Miami for a mommy makeover surgery (tummy tuck, lipo, breast lift, implants) on Jan. 10th. I am staying at a recovery home in Miami until the morning of Jan. 18th. Is it going to be safe to take a 2 hour flight back home to Chicago that afternoon? I have heard that it is very dangerous to fly long distances within the first 2 weeks after surgery, but since the flight is domestic and fairly short, I was hoping it would be ok? Thank you!
Answer: Travel After Cosmetic Surgery Ginabean. I usually require out of town patients to stay local for at least 2 weeks after significant surgery because I believe it is safer and I prefer to be close to be available if anything does happen. If you must travel, the last person you see before boarding your plane should be your surgeon for final evaluation to be sure it is safe to travel. Good luck!
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January 7, 2017
Answer: Problems with medical tourism Having surgery abroad is a set-up for problems of this nature. You need to see a plastic surgeon, but did not trust the surgeons that work diligently in your area to provide care to their patients. The surgeon that you did choose has no ability and probably no interest in taking care of their postoperative patients because they know you are not going to fly back to where they are to seek out care. So now what? Bring the problems of another surgeon to the local doctor who you did not allow to treat you and expect that they will take care of the postoperative complications? Or go back where you had your surgery and require that the surgeon that did the surgery take responsibility for their work?The problem with the flight is the pressurization of the cabin and the fact that you are sitting for the entire flight. I have a strict no flying policy for two weeks.
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Answer: Problems with medical tourism Having surgery abroad is a set-up for problems of this nature. You need to see a plastic surgeon, but did not trust the surgeons that work diligently in your area to provide care to their patients. The surgeon that you did choose has no ability and probably no interest in taking care of their postoperative patients because they know you are not going to fly back to where they are to seek out care. So now what? Bring the problems of another surgeon to the local doctor who you did not allow to treat you and expect that they will take care of the postoperative complications? Or go back where you had your surgery and require that the surgeon that did the surgery take responsibility for their work?The problem with the flight is the pressurization of the cabin and the fact that you are sitting for the entire flight. I have a strict no flying policy for two weeks.
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January 7, 2017
Answer: Flights You are at an increased risk of DVT / PE and you need to take precautions and discuss this with your PS. A short flight in my opinion is better than a long car journey.
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Answer: Flights You are at an increased risk of DVT / PE and you need to take precautions and discuss this with your PS. A short flight in my opinion is better than a long car journey.
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January 6, 2017
Answer: Is it safe to take a 2 hour flight home 8 days after the procedure? Hello dear! Thanks for the question.It is important to take enough time to recover from a big surgery, and it's dangerous if you don't take the necessary steps before the trip. But if you follow all the indications and take care is safe.I recommend you to talk with your doctor and tell him/her about your plans.Good luck :)
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Answer: Is it safe to take a 2 hour flight home 8 days after the procedure? Hello dear! Thanks for the question.It is important to take enough time to recover from a big surgery, and it's dangerous if you don't take the necessary steps before the trip. But if you follow all the indications and take care is safe.I recommend you to talk with your doctor and tell him/her about your plans.Good luck :)
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