Patients often ask about flying, especially those travelling for surgery. The main considerations are wound healing, the small risk of blood clots (DVT) after surgery, and being far from your surgical team if a problem arises.
General guidance
- Many surgeons advise avoiding flying for around 1–2 weeks after augmentation, longer for long-haul.
- Surgery temporarily raises DVT risk; move regularly, stay hydrated and consider compression stockings on longer flights.
- Contrary to myth, cabin pressure does not make modern implants burst.
If you travelled for surgery
Staying locally for several days allows early review before flying home, and ensures help is at hand if you develop swelling, bleeding or infection. Always follow your surgeon's specific advice.