Two hour drive after breast augmentation?

For my patients who live greater than 45 minutes away we ask them to stay in hotel the night of the surgery.  First the drive itself after you have just had anesthesia will be unpleasant.  Your risk for DVT is high.  If something goes wrong in the first 24 hours you will be 2 hours away from your surgeon.  We see all of our patients at day 1.  So no, I would not drive home after surgery.

Thank you for your question.  With out patients if they are going to be sitting exteneded period of time we do recommend stopping at around the 90 minute mark and walking with assistance for a few minutes.Best regards,Dr. Lane F. Smith, MDPlastic SurgeonLas Vegas, NV 

Yes, it is safe to drive for two hours after surgery. Most likely the surgical staff will give you medication if you need it for discomfort right up to the moment you leave. Make sure you buckle up. A seat belt won’t harm your implants. I have had patients who buckled up and rode home the eight-plus hours from Philadelphia to Central Ohio right after surgery. For comfort, some have placed a small square or rectangular pillow between their chest and the upper-body seat belt. For more information on this and
similar topics, I recommend a plastic surgery Q&A book like "The Scoop
On Breasts: A Plastic Surgeon Busts the Myths."

Thank you for your question.Check with your surgeon for his/her recommendation on this. I see patients the day after surgery so many of our out of town patients spend the night at a hotel. Best of luck.

There will be no jeopardy created by a ride in the automobile although after surgery you might be a bit uncomfortable. Make certain that it's okay with your surgeon before proceeding.