Flying 4 weeks after BBL?

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I'm going to get bbl done in Miami but I'm in no rush to get back home I don't want to mess up my new butt but most importantly I don't want any blood clots so I'm going to stay at recovery home 7 days 6 nights than rent a condo for the next 3 weeks so I'm hoping 1 month is enough time for me to fly back home to Michigan which will be a long flight and also how should I sit on the plane and if I need a pillow or cushion can u please tell me what I should use and should I stand every so many min

Marshall T. Partington, MD, FACS · Answer

Good
for you for being concerned about blood clots. It will be important on your
flight to be up out of your seat and active whenever the seatbelt sign is off.
Also bring along a little donut pillow to sit on.

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
I recommend my patients to wait at least 10 days before flying back home, and you should not sit for more than 30 mins. every two hours, for the first 2 weeks, and always with the help of a boppy pillow. If you have any concerns, I suggest you follow up close with your plastic surgeon.
Hope this is helpful. Good luck :)

Jeremy Pyle, MD · Answer

It sounds as if you have done your homework and are making good
preparations for your surgery. Most surgeons recommend to avoid extended
sitting or putting pressure on the buttocks for two to three weeks following
the procedure. Ask your surgeon to recommend a special cushion that you can
travel with on your way home. During the flight, I suggest getting up every ten
to fifteen minutes to walk around (if possible). This will help your
circulation, which is an important part of recovery as well as a protective
factor against blood clotting. Best of luck to you.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

It is always best to ask your surgeon his preferred protocol.  At 4 weeks most people are fine to fly. Often staying well hydrated and moving around a lot is a good idea.

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