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What to Expect From Air Travel Following BBL?

I'm going to santo domino in domican republic to get a Brazilian butt lift and eye surgery. 'm staying for 8 days how will I take the plane back having to sit on my butt thanks

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December 6th, 2013

Next day

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after a BBL you will be able to sit next day of surgery, and fly 8 to 9 days for flights no more than 3 to 4 hours.

Alejandro Hernandez Pizzoglio, MD
March 31st, 2013

Flying after your BBL surgery

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You should ask your surgeon about this specific question. Flying so soona fter surgey certainly places you at increased risk of blood clots and poor cosmetic result.

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Matthew Schulman, MD
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