Is Two Weeks After Blepharoplasty Too Soon to Travel?

April 15, 2009
Asked By:KB in Nebraska in Kearney, NE

I am 39 years old and am scheduled for an upper blepharoplsaty for vision concerns on May 4th. However, I already have plans for a vacation in Hawaii, leaving on May 18th. Is that too soon to travel? I am not overly concerned about being out with some bruising, but I'm very nervous about having the two events so close together. What would you suggest?

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April 19, 2009

Answer: You will probably be fine, but be careful

Andrew Miller, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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April 19, 2009

Answer: You will probably be fine, but be careful

Andrew Miller, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
April 19, 2009

Answer: You should be fine to travel

David Shafer, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 19, 2009

Answer: You should be fine to travel

David Shafer, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 16, 2009

Answer: Travel this soon after surgery is not ideal.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
April 16, 2009

Answer: Travel this soon after surgery is not ideal.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

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April 16, 2009

Answer: Vacationing soon after Blepharoplasty

Otto Joseph Placik, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 16, 2009

Answer: Vacationing soon after Blepharoplasty

Otto Joseph Placik, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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July 17, 2017

Answer: Travel is safe two weeks after blepharoplasty if surgery and healing are normal and uncomplicated

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Answer: Travel is safe two weeks after blepharoplasty if surgery and healing are normal and uncomplicated

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