In state BBL. Do I need to stay close to the surgical office for a week or could I return home after 3-5 days?

Dear cheyannaxo,
I understand your concern. It is best that you consult your plastic surgeon regarding post operative care and management (i.e including massage techniques and timing) specific to your case. Your surgeon knows your condition well and has preferences on when and what to use for faster healing and recovery. Post operative care and management depends on the type of surgery performed and the technique used during surgery among other factors.It is best, however, that you follow your plastic surgeon's advice on post operative care management for a smooth and faster healing and recovery.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Depends where you are having surgery! If in private practices of boarded PSs, like myself, I would like to see you in person day after surgery. If all OK then you could travel home in the state of FL. To bee seen about 4-5 days later for drain removal. All the while being in direct contact with the surgeon via virtual. If using a clinic, they never want to see you again! And you would never see your surgeon postop!!!
It is your choice, doing the ethical standard of care or be another in the mass production line...