How long after breast surgery can you fly?

Thank you for your question. I have patients wait 2-3 days after a breast augmentation. I have them wait 1-2 weeks after a tummy tuck or large body contouring procedure. Each plastic surgeon has their own protocols, so you should discuss with your surgeon.I hope this helps.- Dr. Bryson Richards

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.

Thank you very much for your recent question.
In most cases, I recommend patients wait a two days before flying after their
breast augmentation procedure. This provides time to start healing, and ensures
less chance of bleeding or complications occurring during the flight. If you are
traveling from out-of-town for your breast augmentation, this first post-op
week should be spent close to your surgeon, for the initial follow-up
appointments and to watch for complications. However, every doctor will have
their own set of post-op protocols, so you should speak with your operating
surgeon about his/her recommendations.