Is it required that you need someone to pick you up after having a breast augmentation surgery?

Great question!  Yes it is necessary and a requirement for someone you trust and know to take you back to your hotel or living arrangements and be with you for a minimum of 24 hours.  The reason for this is general anesthesia will make you uninhibited and technically "under the influence" of medication.  Often times patients have no recollection or memory for several hours after surgery.  It would be irresponsible for you to leave a facility in the condition you are in, with a stranger who could potentially take advantage of you.  Also most serious complications happen within 24 hours.  You need someone to check in on you from time to time.  It would be very dangerous not to do so.Best of luck and hope this information helps!
- Dr. Roger Tsai   @DrRogerTsai
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Yes, it's very important
that a friend or relative pick you up and stay with you for the first 24 hours
following your surgery. You will be drowsy from your anesthetic and you might
generally feel soreness and discomfort and having someone on hand to help you
is very important to your healing process. I highly recommend that you follow
your surgeon's post-operative guidelines closely. Allowing your body time to
properly heal is very important for your general health but also in ensuring
that your final result is achieved.

Yes, I would recommend having someone you trust taking you back to where you are staying. You may be awake after anesthesia but you are still not completely normal per say. Some clients have minimal recollection of the post op period and several hours after. Best of Luck

It is an absolute requirement to have a "responsible adult" accompany you on the ride from surgery and to stay with you for the first 24 hours. Complications can arise from anaesthesia and someone you trust needs to be there god forbid. Although it is uncommon, there are stories of patients getting ill or passing out in a taxi/uber and then simply being left at the side of the road so the driver wouldn't have to deal with it. I would strongly caution against trying to do it the way you are asking to. Best of luck with your procedure

Yes, if you are undergoing General Anesthesia, you will need an escort.  If you are NOT asked to have an escort, I would question of safety of the facility.   I recommend an in-office examination as well as a detailed discussion with a surgeon who you are comfortable with.   Finally, make sure your surgeon is a Double-Board Certified Plastic Surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS), a member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).Best,Dr. DesaiBeverly Hills Institute for Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryHarvard Educated, Beverly Hills & Miami Beach TrainedDouble Board-Certified, Double Fellowship-Trained Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Thank you for your question. Yes, you do need someone you know, a friend or family member, to pick you up from surgery and stay with you for at least the first 24 hours after surgery. The longer they can stay with you after surgery the better. You cannot drive yourself or take an uber, lyft, or taxi, from the surgery center. If that is not possible, I would recommend going to a recovery center or hiring a nurse to stay with you. Other options would be taking someone with you to Florida, or having surgery in Chicago. Good luck!

Dear aarynvictoria,
the majority of breast augmentation patients need one week of downtime. Depending on the work environment (heavy lifting, etc) more time off may be necessary. Patients are encouraged to walk immediately after surgery to avoid blood clots in the legs. I suggest that you follow your plastic surgeon’s post-operative instructions, especially on the level of activity that you can do and your scheduled follow up checkups, for faster and recovery.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Thank you for your question and I assure you that your plastic surgeon and coordinator are looking out for you! After anesthesia you will be drowsy and not yourself. It would not be safe to get in a car with a stranger (even an Uber driver) as you will be in a vulnerable state. I highly recommend someone coming to help you or you could look into paying a nurse to stay with you while you are in Florida for the first 24 hours post op. Good luck!

So if I understand your question correctly, you are asking a group of online physicians who will not be taking care of you if you can go against the advice and recommendations of the Plastic Surgeon who actually will.  The simple answer is NO.  There is a reason why we have guidelines for surgical patients and to ask if you can violate these guidelines is not the best way to approach a surgical procedure.I hope that helps and wish you a successful recovery.Warmest regards,-Gregory A Buford MD FACS PCEOBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author

not sure what your reasons are for traveling so far to have an augmentation when some of the best surgeons in the world are in Chicago.  secondly , what if you have a complication?  who is going to take care of you?  thirdly, you need to listen to what they are telling you. they have their reasons. you do this once . they do it thousands of times.  lastly, if you were arguing with everything that we said, we would not perform the surgery either