How soon can you fly on a plane after having AirSculpt laser liposculpture?

For short flights, from 1 to 2 hours, we recommend to have one full day for recovery after procedure. For transatlantic flights we ask patients to have at least 4-7 days for healing after lipo.  In general, time recommended to wait before flying depends on several factors, for example:- the individual patient's state of health (young, healthy, and in excellent condition or 60+ with a medical burden?)- how invasive and extensive was the overall procedure (1 small area or 3 large areas?)- anaesthesia (local? general?)- how did the procedure go? (no bleeding? unexpectedly large amount of bleeding?). Because patients buy their flights in advance, we recommend for them to stay to be on the safe side and follow the rules as stated above: (1) Take 1 full day to relax after the procedure if return flight is short, like 1-2 hours. (2) Count one week for the whole trip, if you come to Europe from the US or Canada.  During the flight there are two main risk factors to be aware of – (1) long time sitting in the same position, which increases a risk of blood clotting, and (2) pressure changes that may have negative influence for the tissue right after the procedure.  We can minimize these factors (1) by making short walking breaks during the flight, and (2) not much, but wearing the compression garment will be a must during the flight.  The above is our recommendation assuming that the patient is in good health, we do minimally invasive laser assisted liposuction, that is gentle to the body, and causes limited bleeding. No general anaesthesia and no other contraindications recognized. Other liposuction methods may require a longer time frame.  If you consider seriously having liposuction followed with air travel, do inform your surgeon about all important factors beforehand. The individual plan for patients may vary. Your Doctor will confirm finally that you are fit to fly during the last control visit, that probably will be scheduled the day before you fly.

I would defer to the judgment of your plastic surgeon in this instance.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

The main issue is the risk of deep vein thrombosis.  One must stay well hydrated on the plane and mobile.  Best to ask your surgeon how long he wants you to wait.