Can you travel on a plane after Vaser Lipo?

Question

I'm having Vaser on stomach, inner and outer thighs and have a trip planned 2 weeks later. Will the altitude affect anything? I worry about blood clots

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

you can travel in my practice after gladiator vaser lipo and renuvion at 2 weeks if you do daily aftercare.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Navjot Singh, MD, FACG · Answer

Flying after your liposuction is possible, especially two weeks post-op. Based on how long your flight is, you will need to move around/ walk in the plane to help with blood circulation, etc.

Philip Conrardy, MD · Answer

When it comes to liposuction there is no restrictions on flying. That decision would be entirely up to you.

Shawna R. Kleban, MD · Answer

There are a number of factors that influence the risk of blood clots (deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolus). Surgery itself is a risk factor. Travel can increase this risk further. The risk of blood clots after travel is related to prolonged periods of immobilization with longer flights or car rides increasing the risk of blood clots. There are several individual factors that may increase your risk for blood clots and I would encourage you to discuss your travel plans with your surgeon.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Long flights have a slightly increased risk for blood clots as do surgery. Long flights are considered six hours or more.

Two weeks seems like a reasonable amount of time.

Matshagstromm MD

Randy Dean, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi and welcome to our forum!
Flying after liposuction requires a period of extended immobility. In the literature, the risk of pulmonary embolism after liposuction ranges from 0 to 1%. One is most likely to get a clot 3-7 days after surgery, but the risk remains increased for 3 months or so.
The risk of pulmonary embolism increases if the patient has a history of previous lower extremity deep vein disease, injury, obesity, age more than 40, prolonged immobility, varicose veins, and inherited blood dyscrasias.
I would certainly make my surgeon aware of your travel plans. You may require compression garments and limit activity for a specific period of time after your surgery if directed to do so.  Extended travel may be ill-advised, especially with the changes in air pressure experienced during commercial flight.
Speak with your surgeon before your surgery.
Best wishes...

Can you travel on a plane after Vaser Lipo?

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