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Can I fly or travel long distances after a procedure?
If you are coming from another region or from abroad to have a procedure, you may worry about whether you can board a plane or ride in a car for a long time right after the procedure.
Whether you can travel depends on the type of procedure, your skin condition, and the travel time and environment, so it is hard to give a single answer. This article sets out the points generally considered and the points to check in advance.
Can travel affect my skin?
It is hard to say for certain that flying or long-distance travel in itself harms the result of a procedure. However, the dry air in the cabin, staying in the same position for a long time, ultraviolet exposure during travel, and sweating while moving around with luggage can be a burden on skin right after a procedure.
While swelling, a feeling of heat, or redness remains, dryness and friction may feel more uncomfortable. Also, if you miss the time for checking your progress because of travel, it can become harder to monitor your condition.
What should I check before traveling?
Below are the items generally checked, set out for reference. They differ by type of procedure, so the guidance of the clinic where you were treated comes first.
| What to check | General guidance for reference |
|---|---|
| Type and intensity of the procedure | Guidance on when to travel differs by procedure, so check in advance |
| Swelling, redness, feeling of heat | If they remain, discuss your travel schedule |
| Travel time and environment | Consider the dry cabin and whether the travel is long |
| Room in your schedule | Set aside time to check your progress right after the procedure |
| Unusual symptoms | Contact the clinic before traveling |
How should I care for my skin during travel?
Take care of hydration and moisturizing, and reapply a mild moisturizer in thin layers. In a window seat, also use sun protection, and do not touch or rub your face often.
Avoid activities that raise your body temperature (hot baths, saunas) for the period you were told, and if pain, blisters, oozing, or severe swelling develops during travel, please contact a nearby medical facility or the clinic where you were treated.
Frequently asked questions
Q. Can I take a plane on the same day as the procedure?
A. It depends on the type of procedure and your skin condition, so it is hard to give one answer for everyone. If you have travel plans, tell the clinic before the procedure and have them confirm whether it is possible.
Q. What should I do if a problem develops after I return to another region?
A. If you have symptoms such as swelling, pain, or blisters, first contact the clinic where you were treated, describe your condition, and get guidance. It may also be necessary to have it checked at a nearby medical facility.
Q. Can I use a sheet mask on the plane?
A. Masks with complex ingredients can irritate sensitive skin, so first check the product and timing with the clinic where you were treated. Reapplying a moisturizer in thin layers is also an option.
