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???
Answer: Bad Advice This all sounds very suspect. liposuction is real surgery. Who is offering this advice? After liposuction surgery, I advise the patients to take one week off from work. You would need full time help with your children for that first week. At that point we take out the stitches and the patients may return to work, but may not engage in any strenuous activity. At one month, the patients start low impact cardio. At two months they can engage in more strenuous physical activity. The compression garment is worn for at least 6 weeks. The risks of flying after surgery are too high for the first 2 weeks. The most significant problem is the risk of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) in the legs that can move to the lungs and may be fatal. We suggest that the patients refrain from all flying for 2 weeks after surgery.
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Answer: Bad Advice This all sounds very suspect. liposuction is real surgery. Who is offering this advice? After liposuction surgery, I advise the patients to take one week off from work. You would need full time help with your children for that first week. At that point we take out the stitches and the patients may return to work, but may not engage in any strenuous activity. At one month, the patients start low impact cardio. At two months they can engage in more strenuous physical activity. The compression garment is worn for at least 6 weeks. The risks of flying after surgery are too high for the first 2 weeks. The most significant problem is the risk of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) in the legs that can move to the lungs and may be fatal. We suggest that the patients refrain from all flying for 2 weeks after surgery.
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Answer: Liposuction Thanks for the question. Generally, most patients can fly within 24 to 48 hours after liposuction 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.
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Answer: Liposuction Thanks for the question. Generally, most patients can fly within 24 to 48 hours after liposuction 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.
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January 1, 2017
Answer: Liposuction/ Liposculpture/ Fat Transfer/ Vaser/ Hi Definition Procedures/Liposuction Revision/Tummy Tuck/Body Contouring I appreciate your question.
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January 1, 2017
Answer: Liposuction/ Liposculpture/ Fat Transfer/ Vaser/ Hi Definition Procedures/Liposuction Revision/Tummy Tuck/Body Contouring I appreciate your question.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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