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.

Two hours should be fine for you to ride home after surgery. Usually you will get medication in your iv to help with pain and nausea these last a few hours so your ride home should be pretty comfortable 

I routinely have patients driving 1 to 2 hours following breast augmentation and other procedures and have not had issues.  This reflects my experience and comfort level and the great outcomes without complications.  If you are doing well in recovery with no issues, then you can either sit in a car or in a local hotel for two hours.  I would recommend getting out of the car a few times to stretch your legs on your way home.BUT: You will need to talk with your plastic surgeon about this as he/she would have the final say on this based on their experience and preferences.

Thank you for your question. Although most PS would like their out of town patients to spend at least 1 night in town after their surgery, a 2 hour drive should not be a problem. Best of luck

I ask my out-of-town patients for breast augmentation to stay local the first night.  I see my patients back the day after surgery to make sure everything is going well and to answer all of their questions.  I don't like the idea of someone having surgery and driving 2 hours away immediately afterwards.  30-45 minutes is OK but 2 hours is too far.  After the one night local it is fine to return home.  Additional follow-ups are usually done at 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months.  

Although many surgeons would prefer that you stay closer to them immediately
following the surgery in the unlikely event of a complication, there’s no harm
in taking a two hour drive. However, I recommend that you take a break every 30
to 45 minutes so you can get out of the car and walk around for several
minutes. This will aid with your blood circulation and helps to prevent against
blood clotting. Best of luck with your breast augmentation.