How long after a face lift are you able to fly on an airplane?

We typically recommend that you do not fly within 24 hours after a general anaesthetic. However many patients do have surgery and fly home the next day. Things to consider are that after a facelift you typically need to attend your surgeon's office at around 5-7 days then again at around 14 days to remove sutures. Furthermore if you have any concerns it can be beneficial to stay nearby your surgeons for a least the first 7 days after surgery just in case you need them to check anything. When travelling after surgery, avoid heavy lifting, straining or anything that may break open sutures. As long as somebody is travelling with you who can help with your bags you should be fine. 

Thanks for the question. Generally, most patients can fly within 24 to 48 hours after facelift surgery. I wish you all the best.

I think it would be fine to fly 6 weeks after your facelift, but it is always best to check with your particular surgeon since your surgeon has the most information about you and your procedure.  

Thank you for your question.  I performed facelift under local anaesthetic, this gives patients the freedom to flight the day after surgery.  All The Best 

There is nothing about a face lift that would prevent you from flying the next day. However, it would be best if you did not fly until after your sutures are removed. If you absolutely need to fly soon after your lift, then your surgeon should check you to make sure you are not having any issues such as wound healing or hematomas. If things are progressing normally, you risk of having an issue after three days is significantly diminished, but you dont want to be stuck in an airplane if you just so happen to have a delayed bleeding problem.

You should be safe flying six weeks after your facelift assuming there were no significant postoperative problems.  Usually the risk of any delayed bleeding is low by 2 weeks or so. I would ask your surgeon however.

 Hi, you should discuss this with and follow the advice of your Facelift Surgeon.  Recovery time is directly proportional to the degree of tissue dissection as well as age and overall health.  I have performed many SMAS facelifts for over 30 years and have performed many minimally, invasive SMAS facelifts as these have far less tissue dissection which means a shorter recovery.  Many patients will fly back to Europe, Asia and the Middle East in as little as 3-5 days following their minimally, invasive SMAS facelift as described below.
 Following my beauty principles, women look the most feminine, youthful and attractive with heart shaped faces.  Heart shaped faces have cheeks that are full and round in the front.  Cheek augmentation with a dermal filler or using cheek implants for a permanent enhancement will create full, round cheeks that will feminize the entire face.
 If you have "jowls” these are sagging facial tissues and an indication for some form of a SMAS facelift.  The underlying SMAS layer, of the face, must be dissected, lifted, trimmed and re-sutured (not merely folded or suspended with threads or sutures that will not last).  The excess skin is then removed and the facelift incisions closed.
My most popular facelift is the minimally invasive, short incision facelift that has all the benefits of more invasive facelifts (traditional, mid-face, deep plane, cheek lift and subperiosteal facelifts) but with these added benefits:
very small incisions and no incisions extend or are placed within the hair.
minimal tissue dissection = less bruising and swelling = rapid recovery ( several days instead of weeks or months with the more invasive type facelifts mentioned)
can be performed in 90 minutes or less, with or without general anesthesia
no incisions within the hair = no hair loss
excess fat can be removed from the face and neck
excess skin removed from the face and neck
cheeks, chin and jaw line can be augmented with dermal fillers (I prefer Restylane Lyft) or facial implants
most patients fly back home to parts all over the world in as little as 3 days post-op
I combine facial shaping with every facelift procedure.  When jowls are present, these should be done in concert and not alone or separately in order to create a naturally, more attractive face.
Hope this helps.

Address this question to your surgeon.  Flying is usually fine as long as you have help with your suitcases.  Safe travels.