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How Far from Home Should I Travel to Find a Dr. for a Tummy Tuck?
The short answer is the less travel the better. There are several reasons. First, plastic surgery isn't something that you can purchase off the shelf. It is a process. After the surgery, follow-up is required to insure good results. While complications are very rare they are exceptionally difficult to manage at a distance. Second, air travel or extended car rides can increase life threatening complications in the immediate post-op period (usually the first couple of days). In our Tri-Valley practice in Dublin, our Brazilian Buttock Lift techniques and liposculpture techniques attract people from around the country. We discuss the above issues in great detail with these patients and typically request that patients stay at one of the wonderful hotels where we round on them daily for several days post-op. We also form partnerships with other plastic surgeons in major cities to coordinate any post-op care.
Clinical Context
Long car or plane rides slow circulation in the legs, which raises the risk of blood clots after abdominal surgery, since movement is already limited during recovery. This is one reason minimizing travel time matters as much as choosing an experienced surgeon. Staying nearby also means that any swelling, bleeding, or wound concerns can be examined in person rather than described over the phone, so problems are caught and treated quickly. Local follow-up during the early recovery period adds real safety, even for a short trip.
