It is Okay to Fly Without a Compression Garment 6 Days Post Lipo? I'm a Flight Attendant.

I select the type of anesthesia for liposuction based on how long the procedure is expected to take and how much is going to be removed including the number of areas to be treated. I do the treatment with the newest Smart Lipo Triplex system. If the areas are limited to those discreet areas of only the outer saddlebag, the love handles and the arms then this can be done with light intravenous sedation and tumescent technique. If there is a lot of contouring to do in your thighs, and the procedure is expected to last over 3 to 4 hours than I would perform this with either a general anesthesia technique or epidural and sedation with a anesthesiologist. I recommend using a compression garment for at least 2 weeks. Things are typically too swollen and will be quite uncomfortable if it is removed too soon. 

Thank you for your question. I  would recommend wearing your compression garment to help keep the swelling down and tighten up the skin.  The longer you wear the garment, the better results you will get.  Laser liposuction on outer thighs, love handles, and arms can be done safely via local anesthesia.  Although, the amount of anesthesia that can be used safely is dependent on the patient's weight.  I would recommend getting a consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for safest and best treatment options. I hope this helps.

     In general, I recommend 4 to 6 weeks of wearing the compression garment following surgery.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA