Does flying affect stitches?

In addition, generally, after surgery and depending on it, it may be recommended to avoid air travel for a while because long hours of travel can increase the risk of developing a blood clot in the body's veins. But going back to what interests us, can you travel by plane with stitches? The answer is yes.



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recent heart attack. recent stroke. recent operation or injury where trapped air or gas may be present in the body (e.g. stomach ,bowel, eyes, face, brain) severe long term diseases that affect your breathing.

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Ideally, we suggest to leave flying for at least 1 – 2 weeks from surgery. This will allow us to check your wounds and to ensure all is healing well before you fly out. Generally, there are no medical reasons as to why you can not fly following a local anaesthetic procedure.

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You should not travel long haul after major foot surgery for at least three months. This includes operations such as ankle fusions or tendon reconstructions. You should not fly if you have your foot/leg in a plaster. For operations such as bunions you should avoid flying for approximately one month after surgery.

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Swelling is common during air travel Dependent edema ? the official name for leg and ankle swelling during air travel ? is common and typically harmless. The swelling is a combination of inactivity paired with the force of gravity pulling the fluids in your body toward earth.

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Call Ahead Many airports and airlines will provide specialized services for those traveling with an injury. That includes wheelchairs to take you to the terminal, handling your baggage for you and giving you a chance to board the plane first (and, usually, get off last).

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Prevent Blood Clots During Travel
  1. Stand up or walk occasionally. ...
  2. Exercise your calf muscles and stretch your legs while you're sitting. ...
  3. Talk to your doctor about wearing compression stockings or taking medicine before departure if you have additional risk factors for blood clots.


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The following are the most common symptoms of DVT that occur in the affected part of the body (usually the leg or arm): Swelling of your leg or arm. Pain or tenderness that you can't explain. Skin that is warm to the touch.

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