Is flying safe after two days from having a tummy tuck? Flight time is 1.5 hours (Photo)

May 20, 2014
Asked By:Dr7423 in Atlanta, GA

Hello Board Certified & Plastic Surgeons. Thank you for your artistic hands and commitment that transforms our bodies, which raises our self esteem %100. Im flying 1.5 hrs. on Delta Airlines to have my TT and lipo on fanks. My 2nd day after my TT is it safe to fly back to Atlanta, Ga. I will have my drains removed by a plastic surgeon here in Atlanta. Is it safe to fly the 2nd day after. 2nd. By looking at my photos, do you think a TT and lipo to the flanks will give me the waistline I long

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May 21, 2014

Answer: Flying after a tummy tuck

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Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Ozge Ergun, MDPlastic Surgeon
May 27, 2014

Answer: Probably would avoid flying for several days after in abdominoplasty.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 27, 2014

Answer: Probably would avoid flying for several days after in abdominoplasty.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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May 21, 2014

Answer: Traveled two days after surgery is too early

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBABoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 21, 2014

Answer: Traveled two days after surgery is too early

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBABoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 21, 2014

Answer: Is flying safe after two days from having a tummy tuck?

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May 21, 2014

Answer: Is flying safe after two days from having a tummy tuck?

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