Is it safe to take a short flight (3 hours) 2 days after a nose job? I have read that this can cause more swelling and possibly bleeding. Is there anything that can be done to minimise the risk?
December 14, 2010
Answer: Flying after Rhinoplasty not advised
I would not recommend flying until your swelling resolves inside your nose. That would take at least 2 weeks.. Flying involves pressure changes and you will have to clear your ears through your eustachian tubes, which if you have swelling, could interfere with clearing your ears and could cause you lots of pain and a potential for barotrauma.
I also think that if you have problems away from home, you will have to be treated by someone that is not your primary surgeon.
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December 14, 2010
Answer: Flying after Rhinoplasty not advised
I would not recommend flying until your swelling resolves inside your nose. That would take at least 2 weeks.. Flying involves pressure changes and you will have to clear your ears through your eustachian tubes, which if you have swelling, could interfere with clearing your ears and could cause you lots of pain and a potential for barotrauma.
I also think that if you have problems away from home, you will have to be treated by someone that is not your primary surgeon.
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December 12, 2010
Answer: Rhinoplasty - flying post-rhinoplasty
In general, I advise patients not to fly for about a week after surgery. However, never forget that every person should be considered on an individual basis. If you only are having a minimal amount of tip work done and don't have osteotomies, there may not be a lot of swelling or congestion. However, after rhinoplasty with osteotomies, turbinate work, or if it is done open, you are likely to have a lot of swelling. 2-3 days post op is when you will have maximal swelling! The pressurized air in the plane will also increase congestion and increase your discomfort. You'd probably want to be close to your plastic surgeon for the first week in case you have any post-op issues.
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December 12, 2010
Answer: Rhinoplasty - flying post-rhinoplasty
In general, I advise patients not to fly for about a week after surgery. However, never forget that every person should be considered on an individual basis. If you only are having a minimal amount of tip work done and don't have osteotomies, there may not be a lot of swelling or congestion. However, after rhinoplasty with osteotomies, turbinate work, or if it is done open, you are likely to have a lot of swelling. 2-3 days post op is when you will have maximal swelling! The pressurized air in the plane will also increase congestion and increase your discomfort. You'd probably want to be close to your plastic surgeon for the first week in case you have any post-op issues.
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