How soon is reasonable for Leisure Travel after Lower Face and Neck Lift?

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As a 60 year old man, I have plans for European travel on an active trip for three weeks six weeks after a lower face and neck lift. I had not even thought about the recommended recovery time. I tend to be a slower healer. Should I scrap the trip? If not, what are some cautionary things I should consider?

Ozge Ergun, MD · Answer

Thanks for the question. You should be able to go on vacation by 1-2 weeks after your surgery. But this is valid only with assuming postoperative recovery is uneventful. If any unexpected incident happens in your treatment process, this time can be extended or shortened. I wish you all the best.

Raymond E. Lee, MD · Answer

Thanks for posting your question.  For a long trip abroad I feel you have adequate time as long as their are no post op complications from the surgery.  In experienced hands post op complications are rare so i do not think you need to scrap the trip. Perhaps trip cancellation insurance would be indicated. In fact I would say it would be fine to travel as you are doing even 3-4 weeks after a facelift as long as everything has healed normally.  Of course everyone heals differently depending on how extensive the procedure.  Please meet with your surgeon to go over your concerns as only he truly knows exactly what is being performed.

Ira D. Papel, MD · Answer

It has been our policy to release facelift and neck lift patients to normal activities after 2 weeks. This includes exercise and travel. By this time sufficient healing has taken place to remove these restrictions.

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

If you are planning to go overseas on an elective vacation after a facelift, you should have a minimum of six weeks between the surgery and the trip. That way you will be fully recovered and not have to have worries about the way you look or feel while out of the country.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

In our practice, we tell patient's it is okay to travel 2 weeks after a lower face and neck lift. At 6 weeks after the surgery will be plenty of time to be healed enough to travel internationally

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