Flying overseas after surgery ?

Question

How long do you have to wait after breast augumentation before you can fly home if your having surgery overseas? :)

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

After a breast augmentation you should be able to fly after a couple of weeks as long as your recovery is going normally.  Remember that you will have lifting restrictions in place so you will need help with luggage.  When on the plane be sure to get up and move around when safe to do so.  At your seat rotate your feet and ankles frequently. You can speak to your surgeon about other options such as compression stockings or medication.

Bora Ok, MD · Answer

Hi from Istanbul! In my practice, I get hundreds of patients a year from overseas, many of them for rhinoplasty and breast procedures. For patients undergoing breast augmentation alone, I typically recommend waiting at least 5 days before flying. If the procedure includes a lift, it’s best to wait 7 days before traveling. Best of luck to you.

Ted Eisenberg, DO, FACOS, FAACS · Answer

I have had a patient fly from Philadelphia to Utah the day after a breast augmentation and lift with no problem. In general I like my patients to wait for the post op visit at 6 days. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA

Brian K. Reedy, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question!
Check with your surgeon for his/her guidelines on this. You will need to be seen by your surgeon post surgery before you fly home. Best wishes!

Luis A. Mejia, MD · Answer

Dear Starlene88, thank you for your question, in my opinion you should be able to continue to fly after 2 weeks if everything is ok. But every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he/her recommends to his patients. Make sure you go on consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Hope this helps and best of lucks. Dr. Luis Mejia.

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