Is it Okay To Fly 12 Days After Breast Reduction Surgery?

Thanks for the question. You should be able to flying by 1-2 weeks after your surgery. If any unexpected incident happens in your treatment process, this time can be extended or shortened. I wish you all the best.

Always best to check with the operating plastic surgeon regarding specific postoperative activity. Your plastic surgeon will be in the best position to advise you given that he knows you, how you are progressing after surgery, and exactly what you have planned.

Best wishes.

The answer to your question is surgeon dependent. It also depends on where you are flying and for what reason. My patients are typically safe and able to fly at 12 days after a breast reduction from a health and healing standpoint. But, I would not yet want them carrying luggage or doing heavy lifting. I would also not want them to be flying out of the country or attending a very important event. The chances are that the healing process would be fine for flying at 2 weeks, but not every patient heals as quickly and as well as the next. If canceling the flight plans at the last minute due to unforseen circumstances would be a great difficulty, I would not make the plans. If you have more flexibility in your schedule, I think that you would most likely be OK to fly (if someone else is carrying your luggage.)