Can I have a full tummy tuck and travel (for a month) 5 weeks after the surgery? Would I be able to wear a bathing suit 5 weeks post surgery? If I will still be swollen and uncomfortable I may opt to have the surgery at another time.
Answer: Recovery and Travel after Tummy Tuck / Abdominoplasty
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Answer: Tummy Tuck Thanks for the question. Generally, most patients can fly within 2 to 4 weeks after Abdominoplasty. However, car or airplane travel should be avoided to prevent the risk of blood clots in the legs. I wish you all the best.
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Answer: Tummy Tuck Thanks for the question. Generally, most patients can fly within 2 to 4 weeks after Abdominoplasty. However, car or airplane travel should be avoided to prevent the risk of blood clots in the legs. I wish you all the best.
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April 9, 2018
Answer: Travel 5 Weeks After Abdominoplasty? We ask that our out-of-town patients refrain from traveling for a minimum of 10 days following their procedure. If you plan to travel, it is important to stand up and walk at least every hour. In most circumstances, my patients feel well enough to travel 2 weeks after their tummy tuck surgery. By 6 weeks, given normal healing, patients are cleared to ease back into their normal activities. It is important to contact your Plastic Surgeon before traveling shortly after a cosmetic procedure and to follow their detailed advice following your surgery, as medical opinions may vary.
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April 9, 2018
Answer: Travel 5 Weeks After Abdominoplasty? We ask that our out-of-town patients refrain from traveling for a minimum of 10 days following their procedure. If you plan to travel, it is important to stand up and walk at least every hour. In most circumstances, my patients feel well enough to travel 2 weeks after their tummy tuck surgery. By 6 weeks, given normal healing, patients are cleared to ease back into their normal activities. It is important to contact your Plastic Surgeon before traveling shortly after a cosmetic procedure and to follow their detailed advice following your surgery, as medical opinions may vary.
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July 8, 2017
Answer: Travel 5 weeks after abdominoplasty? Hello! Thank you for your question. Our practice has patients travel from afar. Opinions on travel following a surgical procedure will differ amongst surgeons, and is best to discuss this with your surgeon. In our practice, we ask that you plan to stay for several days to weeks to observe and evaluate the surgical areas as well as your readiness for travel. Depending on which procedure you have, up to a few weeks or so may be necessary. I would certainly discuss this with your surgeon in addition to plans for postop care and evaluation. Your timing seems adequate. Ensuring adequate oral intake and mobility is a must and proper postoperative care of the surgical sites and incisions is prudent. An evaluation postoperatively as well as prior to departure is usually done to make sure that all is well for your travel back. Potential for compression stockings and/or anticoagulation may be advised by your surgeon. Hope that this helps! Best wishes!
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July 8, 2017
Answer: Travel 5 weeks after abdominoplasty? Hello! Thank you for your question. Our practice has patients travel from afar. Opinions on travel following a surgical procedure will differ amongst surgeons, and is best to discuss this with your surgeon. In our practice, we ask that you plan to stay for several days to weeks to observe and evaluate the surgical areas as well as your readiness for travel. Depending on which procedure you have, up to a few weeks or so may be necessary. I would certainly discuss this with your surgeon in addition to plans for postop care and evaluation. Your timing seems adequate. Ensuring adequate oral intake and mobility is a must and proper postoperative care of the surgical sites and incisions is prudent. An evaluation postoperatively as well as prior to departure is usually done to make sure that all is well for your travel back. Potential for compression stockings and/or anticoagulation may be advised by your surgeon. Hope that this helps! Best wishes!
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April 22, 2011
Answer: Travel after tummy tuck
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April 22, 2011
Answer: Travel after tummy tuck
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