How Soon Can I Fly Home After the Facelift?

Patients who travel from out of town for facelifts generally can leave town five to seven days after surgery. Most can have virtual consultations and then fly in for surgery with a final consultation in person on the day before surgery. Longer flights after surgery would add a few more days in town. 

Thanks for the question. Generally, most patients can fly within 24 to 48 hours after facelift surgery. I wish you all the best.

Thank you for your question.  If you are having your facelift under a local anaesthetic then you can fly the next day after surgery.  If you are having anaesthetist you need to wait approximately 2-4 depending on how long your flight is and the extend of the surgery.  Please check the protocol with your surgeon. All The Best 

Travel of any type following facelift surgery can
potentially complicate the post-operative course, in most cases, patients have
recovered sufficiently to travel in about two weeks following surgery. Air
travel often involves prolonged periods of immobilization and because of this,
patients may be at risk for the development of blood clots in their
extremities. These blood clots, known as DVT’s can potentially represent a life
threatening phenomenon when they occur.There
are several risk factors associated with the development of DVT’s. These
include the length of the surgical procedure, use of hormonal replacements, or
birth control pills, cigarette smoking, obesity, a history of cancer, family
history of hypercoagulability, advanced age and a previous history of blood
clots.When
travel is necessary following cosmetic surgery, every step should be taken to
avoid this potential complication. Patients should use anti embolic compression
stockings, maintain hydration, and ambulate frequently when traveling. In
patients who have multiple risk factors, anticoagulants such as lovenox may be
necessary.If
you have plans for travel in the immediate post-operative period make sure you
discuss this issue with your plastic surgeon, It’s important to remember that
every patients situation is unique. For this reason, treatment needs to be
individualized for every patient.

Since you're flying overseas, two weeks is sufficient after your facelift to fly. The risk of hematoma formation and post op complication is reduced.