I am getting an out of town mommy makeover. Is it safe to take a 2 hour flight home 8 days after the procedure?

Generally speaking it should be safe for you to fly 8 days after surgery.  However, I encourage you to discuss this with your surgeon.  The opinion may change based on your surgical plan and scheduled follow up visits.  When flying be sure to rotate your ankles and walk around a bit when able.

I generally ask OOT patients to stay in town for 2 weeks to avoid any situations that may be out of their control and hamper their recovery.  That includes unnecessary car rides, lifting, and excessive movement.  Short rides on a plane still involve all the ups and downs and in and outs with unexpected omfps!  Make sure when you do decide to leave that you have a backup plastic surgeon on speed dial for any problems.  Good luck.

Dr. Z