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How soon are you able to travel (by plane) post jaw surgery?

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Travel post jaw surgery

December 9th, 2014
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I agree with Majid that it is best to be cautious. Four weeks would be prudent. Are you having one or two jaw surgery?
Julian Hirst, FRACDS (OMS) (in memoriam)


Brisbane Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 3 reviews

December 9th, 2014

Travel post jaw surgery

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I agree with Majid that it is best to be cautious. Four weeks would be prudent. Are you having one or two jaw surgery?


Brisbane Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

Jaw surgery

December 9th, 2014
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This is best answered by your surgeon. It depends on the type and extend of the surgery. Usually, I would like my patients to stay in town for one month. 
Majid Jamali, DMD

Majid Jamali, DMD
New York Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 17 reviews

December 9th, 2014

Jaw surgery

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This is best answered by your surgeon. It depends on the type and extend of the surgery. Usually, I would like my patients to stay in town for one month. 
Majid Jamali, DMD

Majid Jamali, DMD
New York Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 17 reviews

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