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has anyone flown(air) since having a scalp reduction?
hi,
i had to have a scalp reduction , the kind with no doner area. i received a 3rd degree chemical burn from getting hilights..the burned area was cut out it was infected,my dr did a flap to restore what hair i have left which is a lot . the burned area was about 7" across now i only have a small area of 3" and a 2" long area. my head still feels like its stretching. i'm getting a transplant on the rest.
the surgery was exactly a year ago, he says its ok to fly and swim..i'm going to new zeland and the flight from LAX is about 9 hours.
just wondering if any one has flown that long with the type of procedure i had done. like the pressure of the cabin if it will hurt.
thank you!
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Hi Ann,
I’m sorry to hear about your terrible ordeal. Flying a year after your surgery should be no problem. Strecheback for these types of procedures is common, but if you went to a qualified surgeon, it should be minimized. Did you have to use scalp expanders to stretch your skin or did he just perform a scalp reduction?
Who was your doctor?
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I agree. One year post-op should not present a problem.
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NOTE: I am not a physician and not employed by any doctor/clinic. My opinions are not medical advice nor are they the opinions of the following endorsing physicians: Dr. Bob True & Dr. Bob Dorin
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