Mommy makeover in another state. Is it safe to fly back home 3 days after?

A mommy makeover is a great procedure that addresses
numerous areas in one surgery to repair the stresses that pregnancy places on a
woman’s body.Obviously the recovery
from multiple surgeries at one time is going to be a little rougher than if each
is done individually.During the first
weeks after a mommy makeover there are lots of issues that may need to be
addressed by your surgeon.Being close
at hand early on is essential to keeping you safe.Flying has its own particular concerns after
a big surgery—even though the flight is only an hour, we all know plane travel
is not that simple anymore.You will
have transport to the airport, check-in, security, time before boarding,
possible delays and then getting home from the airport.A simple one hour flight becomes a hassle
even for someone who has not had surgery.I would plan at least one week before going back home and then be ready
to go back a few times for follow-up visits.The major risk of flying after surgery is the possibility of developing
a blood clot (which could be fatal).The
prolonged immobility in the plane and in the airport is a set-up for a blood
clot.It will be important to get up and
walk frequently, move your feet and ankles while you are sitting, and keep well
hydrated (with water) while on the plane and in the airport.Ideally, from a blood clot status, it would
be safer to wait 2 weeks before flying (although I am not sure patients really
follow our restrictions on that).Just
realize that if you travel too soon after your surgery that you assume a much
higher risk of complications than if you play it safe.

It is not safe to fly 3 days after a mommy makeover.  I would suggest that you need to be 2 weeks in the area where the surgery was performed.

Thank you for your question.  I do not recommend flying so soon after surgery.  When my out of town patients are traveling, I typically recommend that they stay in town 2-6 weeks depending on the surgery and their recovery.  You will want to wait at least a 7-10 days before flying after a major surgery like a Mommy Makeover.  There is a really high risk of getting a blood clot while flying in a pressurized cabin airplane. Whenever you are traveling it is important to maintain good blood circulation by not sitting the same position for an extended period of time.  Make sure you are getting up and walking every 45-60 minutes whether you fly or drive home.Best of luck.