How long after Fraxel can I fly?

Question

This would be a two hour flight followed by a 30 minute flight. I was hoping to do this immediately (same day) as opposed to later when puffy as I would be flying home to heal.Thanks!

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

You are fine to fly after treatment. We use a specific protocol of exfoliation, hydration, and moisturizing along with protection after laser treatments. PDT therapy can calm any inflammation and PRP can speed up the healing. I always combine lasers with microneedling/prp to get more of an outcome. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Douglas Wu, MD · Answer

If you have your treatment without any type of anesthesia or sedation, there should be no problem with you flying the same day as your treatment. However, I would discuss your plans with the doctor performing your procedure to know for sure. Make sure your doctor is board certified and has extensive experience in fractionated laser treatments to ensure an optimal outcome.

William Groff, DO · Answer

In most cases, it is completely safe to fly after a Fraxel treatment. The only exceptions would be if you were given sedating medication or had another procedure performed at the same time. Fraxel is a minimally-invasive procedure that does not require any downtime. Make sure you protect your skin from sun damage after treatment, and your skin should heal quickly. I would recommend double-checking with the doctor performing the treatment to be sure there is not a circumstance that might change your timetable.

Monica Boen, MD · Answer

As long as you are not having any additional procedures or sedating medication, you should be fine to fly the same day as a Fraxel treatment. Make sure you are working with an experienced, board-certified dermatologist and double-check with your doctor to make sure there are no additional circumstances that might affect the safety of your travels.

Andrew Campbell, MD · Answer

There is no reason that can't fly the same day as getting a Fraxel treatment. Andrew Campbell, M.D.Quintessa

Dmitriy Schwarzburg, MD · Answer

It should be no problem. Be sure to discuss with your doctor to know in full. Please contact a qualified provider or a board-certified physician with extensive experience in these procedures.

Michele S. Green, MD · Answer

You absolutely can fly after Fraxel.  Fraxel is a "magic eraser" that removes all of the sun damage.  It's fantastic and has little down time. You can fly right after, as long as it is the Fraxel dual and just remember to moisturize and use sun screen afterwards.  Best, Dr. Green

Erika Sato, MD, FACS · Answer

If all you are getting done is a fraxel you are just fine to fly the same day. There are different fraxel lasers and some patients want to have sedation, so that may make a difference. It is best to talk to you PS to make sure they agree that is okay as they know exactly what you are having done.

Shaun Patel, MD · Answer

Yes, you can fly after Fraxel treatment. Just keep your skin moist and out of the sun. Have safe flight home!

How long after Fraxel can I fly?

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