Breast augmentation fat transfer & uplift on one breast - when can I travel?

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I have a long haul flight ( MCR-JFK) booked 17 days after my surgery for a 5 night trip to NYC. Will I be able to fly this soon after my surgery? Is this safe? Also will I be healed and recovered enough to be walking around a city? I am having fat transfer to both breasts and a lift on one breast.

Justin Yovino, MD, FACS · Answer

Please check with your surgeon for specific instructions but I would think you’ll be fine to travel almost 3 weeks after your procedure. You’ll still be healing and sometimes a lift may be associated with wounds. These type of things are usually easily managed even traveling.  We always recommend at least a few sessions of hyperbaric oxygen therapy right after the surgery. This may help speed up and maximize the healing.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Beautiful463152,
I understand your concern. It is best that you consult your plastic surgeon regarding post operative care and management (i.e including massage techniques and timing) specific to your case. Your surgeon knows your condition well and has preferences on when and what to use for faster healing and recovery. Post operative care and management depends on the type of surgery performed and the technique used during surgery among other factors.It is best, however, that you follow your plastic surgeon's advice on post operative care management for a smooth and faster healing and recovery.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Stefan Mark Szczerba, MD · Answer

That should be ok.  The surgery you are having is not one that limits the ability to walk around.  The pain level is usually pretty reasonable and you will be over 2 weeks after the procedure.  What to watch out for is blood clots in your legs from not walking around.  During your long flight, consider wearing compression stockings and make sure to get up and walk around to prevent issues.  Best Wishes!!

Ashley Thorburn, MD · Answer

Recovery time after breast augmentation with fat transfer and uplift can vary from person to person, and it is essential to follow your plastic surgeon's post-operative instructions carefully. Typically, the initial recovery period involves avoiding strenuous activities, allowing the body to heal and the transferred fat to settle.It's crucial to discuss travel plans and restrictions with your plastic surgeon. They will be able to provide recommendations based on your specific case, taking into consideration factors like the extent of the surgery, your overall health, and how well you are healing.In general, patients are often advised to avoid long flights and extended periods of sitting for a certain period after surgery to reduce the risk of complications such as blood clots. This time frame can vary, but it's not uncommon for plastic surgeons to recommend avoiding air travel for at least a few weeks after surgery.Always consult with your plastic surgeon for specific guidance tailored to your situation. They will provide you with the most accurate and individualized guidance regarding when it is safe for you to travel after breast augmentation with fat transfer and uplift.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Ideally, you should not fly after a general anesthesia for 30 days because of the increased risks of blood clots. You should be able to walk around at 2 and half weeks from surgery.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

If there are no complications, then I think most patients should be comfortable traveling 17 days after most cosmetic surgical procedures.
People describe recovery from these procedures differently, and what one person says is comfortable and doable will be different for someone else.
At 17 days, there may be some soreness with certain positions and certain movements or mild underlying tenderness from Liposuction. Other than that, I don’t see why going on a trip shouldn’t be all that challenging.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom, MD

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