parmesan Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 I do read that there are no real restrictions to travel but wanted to find out if anyone had to deal with swelling/bleeding/infection while or after travelling back home. I am considering taking a 3 hour flight the morning after surgery. Wondering if anyone faced any unexpected issues while travelling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted May 7, 2018 Administrators Share Posted May 7, 2018 The biggest issue with traveling right after surgery is covering the recipient area, you really shouldn’t have anything covering the grafts. You could use a surgical cap, but this would only draw unnecessary attention. I would recommend giving yourself at least a day before returning home. I’m a paid admin for Hair Transplant Network. I do not receive any compensation from any clinic. My comments are not medical advice. Check out my final hair transplant and topical dutasteride journey: View my thread Topical dutasteride journey Melvin- Managing Publisher and Forum Moderator for the Hair Transplant Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q&A Blog. Follow our Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and YouTube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member mattj Posted May 8, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted May 8, 2018 Infection is highly unlikely and the main swelling tends to begin a couple of days after the procedure. But really it's much better to stay close to the doctor's clinic for several days after the procedure, so they can check on you and keep your recipient area clean. Are you having FUE or FUT? I had FUE and flew home five days later. This was an 8 hour international flight, so yours is short by comparison. I was completely open with anybody I came into contact with at the airport and it was an easy experience. I am a patient and representative of Dr Rahal. My FUE Procedure With Dr Rahal - Awesome Hairline Result I can be contacted for advice: matt@rahalhairline.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Shampoo Posted May 8, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted May 8, 2018 (edited) Twice I travelled home from Canada to Texas two days after my surgery. This plan went well. I am sure each patient is different, but my swelling primarily started really happening on the 3rd day after my surgeries. This was my plan: Surgery Day 1st Day Post-op: Visit doctor for examination & first gentle shampoo 2nd Day Post-op: Visit doctor again in morning for a brief examination & 2nd shampoo Fly home in after-noon of 2nd day post op This plan allowed for 2 post-op doctor visits/shampoos & get home before swelling set in Edited May 8, 2018 by Shampoo Dr. Dow Stough - 1000 Grafts - 1996 Dr. Jerry Wong - 4352 Grafts - August 2012 Dr. Jerry Wong - 2708 Grafts - May 2016 Remember a hair transplant turns back the clock, but it doesn't stop the clock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Louisjams Posted May 13, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted May 13, 2018 Take a day after surgery to rest up and sleep in your hotel. If you feel fine at that point and your doc is comfortable with it most would say you are ok to travel. It will not be a fun day, but lots of people travel in this timeframe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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