I'm getting chin liposuction under local anesthesia will it be safe for me to travel by plane for 2 hours only 2 days after the procedure? Will the flight raise my risk of DVT or PE? will the flight affect my healing process (will be wearing chin garment 24hrs for 2 weeks regardless)
January 21, 2019
Answer: Postoperative protocol Dear itsums,every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD
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January 21, 2019
Answer: Postoperative protocol Dear itsums,every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD
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Answer: Air travel after submental liposuction under local anesthesia Studies have been done suggesting facial surgery under local anesthesia has an exceedingly low risk of PE/DVT blood clots. Unless there are other medical issues or histories to suggest otherwise, your risks should be very low, essentially baseline for a two hour flight. More about the cabin if turbulence allows and flex and extend your ankles periodically as you would for any travel plans.
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Answer: Air travel after submental liposuction under local anesthesia Studies have been done suggesting facial surgery under local anesthesia has an exceedingly low risk of PE/DVT blood clots. Unless there are other medical issues or histories to suggest otherwise, your risks should be very low, essentially baseline for a two hour flight. More about the cabin if turbulence allows and flex and extend your ankles periodically as you would for any travel plans.
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