After the BBL, is 5 days a safe enough amount of time to fly a short distance home?

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I am having my BBL in 3 days time. I am very nervous and can only stay for 5 days after wards. The flight is only 2 hours but I am flying home after just 5 days. Is this safe? And will I be in too much pain to make that journey home alone?

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

As you can probably imagine, different surgeons will have different recommendations so you should ask your surgeon.

Yily De Los Santos, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question. I recommend our patients to stay at least 14 days before traveling. Flying after 5 days only might be too soon. Make sure your surgeon knows your travel plans.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear pw151,I instruct my patients not to sit for 2 solid weeks. We provide them a specialized pillow that our patients can sit on during that time. But every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Amir Nasir, MD · Answer

You certainly want to ask your surgeon. But we advice our patients to be extremely caution with flying and with pressure over the areas of the fat transfer especially to the buttocks. As you know excessive pressure and time sitting can result in complete loss of the graft which is a devastating complication for the patient and the surgeon.I would advise caution and an honest discussion with your surgeon.I hope this helps!

Manelic Mejia Lopez, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question and the information provided.
I would recommend not to travel, 3 days is not enough time for recovery, i recommend my patients at least 4 days. It is necessary to consult this with your surgeon and follow his/her recommendations, your health and well being is the most important.
Best Wishes.

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello 
  
Thanks for the question and provided information as well. It is not advisable to leave only 5 days after the surgery. I recommend that you consult your doctor and follow his instructions.Good luck :)

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

I think that traveling 5 days after surgery may be a bit premature. You are best to ask your surgeon. Good luck.

Ron Hazani, MD, FACS · Answer

I would recommend using the BBL pillow for short durations on the plane and try walking the rest of the flight. Consult your surgeon for post op recommendations. Good luck!

Manuel Belen, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi dear, 
  
Thanks for the questions. 
  
Ill recommend you to stay longer, and discuss the options with your surgeon your safety is the most important. 
 I hope this advice helps you. Best wishes.- 
  
Manuel Belén, Certified Plastic Surgeon

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