13hr international flight after a mommy makeover. When will it be safe to fly?

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I am planning a mommy makeover during my 5 weeks vacation and intend to schedule surgery first week of arriving at my desired location. After 'vacation' I am to return to work and that means taking a 13hr international flight. I won't be carrying luggage or anything except my light handbag. How soon after a mommy make over can one fly?

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Generally speaking you will want to be at least three weeks post op before considering flying after a Mommy Makeover.  This could vary based on surgeon preference, details of your surgery and how you progress through recovery.  Your surgeon may recommend using medication prior to flying to lower the risk of blood clots.  In addition it is important that you move about the aircraft when it is safe to do so.  Other helpful tips would be wearing compression stockings and moving your ankles regularly while seated.

Ozge Ergun, MD · Answer

Thanks for the question.  Generally, most patients can fly within 2-4 weeks after mommy makeover operation. I wish you all the best.

Sheila S. Nazarian, MD · Answer

You want to wait at least two weeks before flying after surgery. Longer if you can swing it. My best,Dr. Sheila Nazarian@drsheilanazarian on Instagram

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

Before taking such a long flight you should be completely healed and fully functional. This would be a minimum of two weeks.Four weeks would probably be better.

Lewis Albert Andres, MD · Answer

Hello. It is typically advised that such travel be done at least 4 weeks after the surgical procedure.  This would allow adequate follow-up postoperatively. Lower extremity blood clots are increased after surgery as well as with long travel.  The time afterwards would hopefully be adequate to lessen the chance of this is unfortunate complication.  Hope that this helps. Best wishes!

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