If I'm travelling to another country to get a nose job, how long should I stay? When is it OK to get on the plane back home?

Dear Patient,

The standard answer is two weeks. All
will reply that at the office. But I can let my patient fly after 5 days. But
considering every case and evaluating what type of surgery I did. The main
problem is that it can happen some bleeding while on a flight (if it is a small
amount the patient can solve it, but if it is an excess bleeding he/she may
need doctors help. Normally after 5 days it is hard to have excess bleeding if
surgery and healing is going well. I would recommend talking to your doctor and
seeing when you can (depends on the type of surgery he did).Best RegardsDr. Nabil Fakih

In our practice, we ask patients to spend 7-10 days in town after their surgery, before flying back home. Patients are able to keep in touch with by phone and e-mail, when needed.

Thanksyou must calculate for at least two weeks!( time for removal of stitches and the cast and hopefully you have no complications)BWJ TaheryOtolaryngologist/Facial Plastic SurgeonChesterUK

The standard answer is two weeks. But it could be a lot less. The main problem is bleeding while on a flight. I prefer patients travel once the splint and any packing has been removed, after about a week or so. However, some patients need to travel sooner and if there are no complications or excess bleeding, they can travel in a few days with little risk. Follow up care needs to be arranged locally.

Hi Chirren,Thanks for the question.If the surgery involves working with your cartilages only, you can come back in 5 days time but if ti involves breaking bones and re positioning them its better to plan for 2 weeks stay.I wish you all the best