Will I be able to take my planned vacation a 4 weeks after my tummy tuck and breast augmentation?

Question

I had a planned trip to Jamaica. The trip falls about 4 weeks after my tummy tuck/ breast augmentation. Am I being realistic to think that I can still make the trip?

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

I think the average patient takes about 4 weeks to make a full recovery from a tummy tuck, give or take a few weeks in either direction. As long as there's no issues after the surgery, it looks like you will just make it. However, You will still be swollen at weeks and might not be able to fully enjoy your vacation. I suggest you ask your plastic surgeon.Best wishes, Dr. ALDO

Ozge Ergun, MD · Answer

Thanks for the question. Generally, most patients can fly within 2 to 4 weeks after Tummy Tuck, Breast Augmentation surgery. However, car or airplane travel should be avoided to prevent the risk of blood clots in the legs. I wish you all the best.

Robert M. Tornambe, MD · Answer

Flowerbomb39.    As long as there are no significant postoperative complications, four weeks recovery should be enough time for you to enjoy your vacation in Jamaica. There will be some normal residual swelling, especially of your abdominal region, but that should not affect your trip. Best of luck.

Jeffrey Thaxton, MD FACS · Answer

You will likely be able to go on your vacation as long as you don't have any significant complication which are rare with those procedures.  However you will likely still be a little sore and may not be able to enjoy your vacation as much as you would with more recovery time.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

I think that by 4 weeks for most patients, they can go on vacation but I would caution them to not exert themselves too much.  Best to review with your surgeon.

Robert L. Kraft, MD, FACS · Answer

There are no guarantees. Ideally, I would recommend that you travel 6-8 weeks later. Purchase trip cancellation insurance just in case. Good luck!

Scott D. Green, MD · Answer

Hi and thanks for your question. Many of my patients have gone on vacation 4 weeks post op and have done fine. As long as you don't have any complications with healing or infection, you should be fine to go. However, likely you will still be quite swollen and may be more uncomfortable than you would like to be going on vacation. 
Good Luck!

Will I be able to take my planned vacation a 4 weeks after my tummy tuck and breast augmentation?

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