Hi! I am having tumescent lipo on my outer thigh (just a touch up) on 12/12/16. I did my outer thigh November 2015. I am getting my flanks done this time around. I have a vacation booked 1/1/17. Traveling for about two weeks to Hong Kong, Thailand & Singapore. My doctor thinks it's ok to fly. I am thin and they don't think I have a lot of fat being removed. The office also said I can return to work in 3 days. Thoughts???
December 30, 2016
Answer: International Travel After Liposuction Thanks so much for your question. Many plastic surgeons would recommend waiting 2-4 weeks after liposuction for international travel because of the higher risk of blood clots in the legs after surgery. Be sure to wear compression stockings on the plane and get up every couple of hours to walk around during the flight. Doing calf exercises by moving your feet up and down can also help increase circulation and decrease the risk of blood clots. Hope this helps...best of luck! Joyce C. Chen, MD, MPH, FACS
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December 30, 2016
Answer: International Travel After Liposuction Thanks so much for your question. Many plastic surgeons would recommend waiting 2-4 weeks after liposuction for international travel because of the higher risk of blood clots in the legs after surgery. Be sure to wear compression stockings on the plane and get up every couple of hours to walk around during the flight. Doing calf exercises by moving your feet up and down can also help increase circulation and decrease the risk of blood clots. Hope this helps...best of luck! Joyce C. Chen, MD, MPH, FACS
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December 22, 2016
Answer: Traveling after liposuction If you surgeon is comfortable with you traveling then it should be OK. I usually tell my patients who undergo a general (fully asleep) anesthesia if they are going on a long oversea flight to wait a full month. The reason for this is increased risk of blood clots. Like the other answers stated if you plan to fly overseas just wear compression socks, walk around the airplane as much as you can, pump your calves when sitting in the chair, and stay hydrated. In regards to getting back to work it is really dependent on how you feel at 3 days. If you have your energy and feel as though you can work it shouldn't be an issue. Your surgeon may ask you to continue to wear your compression while you start up working. Enjoy your trip! Surjit S. Rai, MD (Dallas Plastic Surgeon)
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December 22, 2016
Answer: Traveling after liposuction If you surgeon is comfortable with you traveling then it should be OK. I usually tell my patients who undergo a general (fully asleep) anesthesia if they are going on a long oversea flight to wait a full month. The reason for this is increased risk of blood clots. Like the other answers stated if you plan to fly overseas just wear compression socks, walk around the airplane as much as you can, pump your calves when sitting in the chair, and stay hydrated. In regards to getting back to work it is really dependent on how you feel at 3 days. If you have your energy and feel as though you can work it shouldn't be an issue. Your surgeon may ask you to continue to wear your compression while you start up working. Enjoy your trip! Surjit S. Rai, MD (Dallas Plastic Surgeon)
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