How soon will I be able to fly after breast augmentation?

Thanks for your question. I normally have my out-of-town patients stay in town for 5 to 7 days depending on the breast procedure. I recommend scheduling a consult for a proper evaluation. Please always consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Take care, Dr. Moises Salama, board certified plastic surgeon.

Dear Epcathletics,
every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Ideally, you should not fly for 30 days after having general anesthesia to decrease the risk of blood clots from higher altitude. If you fly before that time, then wear compression stockings and walk about the airport and on the plane. Please discuss this with your surgeon. You might consider having your surgery done in Seattle instead to be safer. Plus, there you will have a surgeon you can visit for follow up care.