Someone told me that my stitches would come out if I fly, is this true? How long after my surgery do I have to wait to fly?
Answer: How Long After Breast Augmentation Can I Fly? Since our patients usually return to work in four days, for sedentary work, flying is not a problem. You can fly any time after surgery, but generally I would wait a day or two and not lift things overhead. I advise my patients to lift their hands overhead five times an hour after surgery, which helps stretch the pectoralis muscle and lessens stiffness. Flying itself has no effect on the implant or stitches. I have never seen stitches "come out" or the wound open up, and I allow aerobic activity at two weeks.
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Answer: How Long After Breast Augmentation Can I Fly? Since our patients usually return to work in four days, for sedentary work, flying is not a problem. You can fly any time after surgery, but generally I would wait a day or two and not lift things overhead. I advise my patients to lift their hands overhead five times an hour after surgery, which helps stretch the pectoralis muscle and lessens stiffness. Flying itself has no effect on the implant or stitches. I have never seen stitches "come out" or the wound open up, and I allow aerobic activity at two weeks.
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Answer: Breast Augmentation Thanks for the question. You should be able to go on vacation by 3-4 weeks after your surgery. But this is valid only with assuming postoperative recovery is uneventful. If any unexpected incident happens in your treatment process, this time can be extended or shortened. I wish you all the best.
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Answer: Breast Augmentation Thanks for the question. You should be able to go on vacation by 3-4 weeks after your surgery. But this is valid only with assuming postoperative recovery is uneventful. If any unexpected incident happens in your treatment process, this time can be extended or shortened. I wish you all the best.
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December 4, 2016
Answer: Flying after surgery if you are talking about on a commercial airline, a week would ne plenty of time after your surgery. Just don't do any heavy lifting and you'll be fine.
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December 4, 2016
Answer: Flying after surgery if you are talking about on a commercial airline, a week would ne plenty of time after your surgery. Just don't do any heavy lifting and you'll be fine.
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November 29, 2016
Answer: Flying in an airplane after a breast augmentation Every surgeon has different ways of guiding their patients through the postoperative course that they have developed over years of practice. Make sure to see what our individual surgeon's recommendations are for travel after this procedure.
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November 29, 2016
Answer: Flying in an airplane after a breast augmentation Every surgeon has different ways of guiding their patients through the postoperative course that they have developed over years of practice. Make sure to see what our individual surgeon's recommendations are for travel after this procedure.
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November 28, 2016
Answer: Flying after breast augmentation Hello and thanks for your questions. I have never found flying to be an issue as far as stitches/sutures coming out as long as you are careful about not lifting baggage, etc. Every surgeon is different with regard to their recommendations about travel/flying and timing after surgery. For my patients I have no problem with them flying very soon after surgery 3-5 days as long as they stay hydrated, are up and mobile-walking around several times during the flight to help prevent blood clots, and avoid lifting anything heavy. I hope these answers help.Best wishes during your recovery.Dr. Brown
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November 28, 2016
Answer: Flying after breast augmentation Hello and thanks for your questions. I have never found flying to be an issue as far as stitches/sutures coming out as long as you are careful about not lifting baggage, etc. Every surgeon is different with regard to their recommendations about travel/flying and timing after surgery. For my patients I have no problem with them flying very soon after surgery 3-5 days as long as they stay hydrated, are up and mobile-walking around several times during the flight to help prevent blood clots, and avoid lifting anything heavy. I hope these answers help.Best wishes during your recovery.Dr. Brown
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