Flying for 10 hours after a BBL?

Question

I live in Norway and really want to do a BBL, but I would have to travel to the US to do so. I was wondering how long I should be staying in the US before I travel back home? Is 2 weeks enough, or should I stay 3 weeks? And if I stay up to 3 weeks, would i be able to sit for hours at the time?

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Recommendations for this will vary from surgeon to surgeon so it is very important to know the opinion of your surgeon.Kenneth Hughes, MDBeverly Hills, CA

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for
your question.Best to stay in the US for 2-3 weeks.  The longer you can delay flying following the surgery, the better.  I would recommend that you discuss this question with your surgeon.  Your surgeon is your best resource as he/she is most familiar with your medical history and how you will be healing following surgery.  Your surgeon is also the person who will give you clearance to fly.

The best way
to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a
board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative
plastic surgery.

Dr. Schwartz

Board
Certified Plastic Surgeon

Director-Beverly
Hills Breast and Body Institute

#RealSelf100Surgeon

J. Dayne Petersen, MD · Answer

I would recommend staying for the 2-3 weeks before taking a long flight to lower your risk for blood clots. With sitting, I tell my patients to avoid sitting directly on the fat transfer sites for 6 weeks after surgery. There are a couple different products that you can use when you are out and about that will assist you while sitting. There is the Sit Cane that you can unfold and sit down anywhere that puts the pressure on your thighs, not your butt. There is also a company called BootyBuddy that you can find on instagram that makes post-procedural BBL pillows that allow you to sit on any chair without putting the weight on those injected areas in your butt as well. Putting the least amount of pressure on your injected areas during your healing phase will ensure you get the best result possible. Make note that alternate trips back to your Plastic Surgeon here in the U.S. for touch ups may be needed. I wish you the best of luck!

James E. Hardy, MD · Answer

Hi and thanks for the question. You should plan on staying at least 2 weeks if not 3. Sitting on your buttocks depends on the surgeon. I allow patients to sit in a pillow. You will need to get up and walk after your procedure including during your flight home. Best of Luck - Dr Hardy...

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

First it is probably best to do it at home, but if you are going to travel, two weeks probably is a good amount of time if all goes well.

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