I’m having a breast augmentation under local anesthesia in the US, the plane ride is about 7 hours and my surgeon said I’ll be okay to fly home 2 days after the procedure so that’s what I’m doing. That just seems really soon! Is there anything I can do to make the plane ride safer? (Compression socks, etc) thank you.
June 20, 2023
Answer: Flying It is generally recommended to not fly for three weeks after surgery. If you do proceed as planned you may consider compression stockings, rotating your ankles regularly, and getting up to walk around as permitted by the flight staff. From your description it sounds as if you are quite a distance from your surgeon. Be sure to have a plan in place should complications from your surgery arise as well as how post op appointments will be handled.
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June 20, 2023
Answer: Flying It is generally recommended to not fly for three weeks after surgery. If you do proceed as planned you may consider compression stockings, rotating your ankles regularly, and getting up to walk around as permitted by the flight staff. From your description it sounds as if you are quite a distance from your surgeon. Be sure to have a plan in place should complications from your surgery arise as well as how post op appointments will be handled.
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June 19, 2023
Answer: Breast Augmentation Hi & thanks for your question! Flying home should be fine . Follow your post op instructions and contact your surgeon with any questions or concerns. Best wishes!
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June 19, 2023
Answer: Breast Augmentation Hi & thanks for your question! Flying home should be fine . Follow your post op instructions and contact your surgeon with any questions or concerns. Best wishes!
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