It is recommended that you wait for the following durations before flying after aesthetic surgeries: Breast reduction: 2 weeks. Mastopexy (breast lift): 6 days. Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck): 2 to 4 weeks.
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Flying After Breast AugmentationBecause there is little physical movement during a flight, patients don't have much to fear about flying after surgery. But, to stay on the safe side, it can be useful to wait until a week after surgery so you can avoid any unexpected complications mid-flight.
If you're flying after recent surgery, especially on the hips or knees, you're at an increased risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a blood clot in one of the deep veins in your body, usually in your legs. Other factors may also increase your risk of DVT, including if you: have had DVT before.