Generally, yes. It depends on your personal circumstances and you will be advised by your surgeon. There is a popular myth that flying can cause breast implants to burst; this is not true.

Yes flying even long haul is quite safe, ask the surgeon about this; as you are receiving low weight heparin 'B' to prevent thrombosis there should be less risk than usual.

Generally speaking, it takes approximately one month for the body to restore its normal clotting. During this time it is better to avoid flying. There is not enough information to clearly define whether the same level of risk of deep vein thrombosis applies to shorter operations on the upper body as it would on procedures on the lower limbs. However, for maximum safety it is best to assume that for the first month the risk of clots forming in the deep veins is higher.

Ballooning is an active sport requiring medium physical exertion. We do not fly passengers who have recently mended broken bones, surgery within six months of flight without their doctor's permission, or are pregnant.

Generally speaking, it takes approximately one month for the body to restore its normal clotting. During this time it is better to avoid flying. There is not enough information to clearly define whether the same level of risk of deep vein thrombosis applies to shorter operations on the upper body as it would on procedures on the lower limbs. However, for maximum safety it is best to assume that for the first month the risk of clots forming in the deep veins is higher.

You can fly home after your surgery. Low weight heparin 'B' may be administered to reduce the possibility of thrombosis. Ask the surgeon about this.

With a few exceptions (for example, heart or lung surgery, brain surgery) you may resume flying when your surgeon releases you to your "usual activity" as before the operation. Just report it at the time of your next FAA medical exam. If any questions, call.

Answer Patients are often concerned that changing pressure in an airplane can hurt the eyes after LASIK. This is not a problem. The truth is that the dryness of an airplane cabin is the greater concern. LASIK patients will need to moisturize their eyes frequently with artificial tears to prevent dryness and discomfort (perhaps every 15-30 minutes of air travel). We routinely have patients who fly the day after LASIK surgery. The eye is the most significant and precious part of our body.

After surgery there is sometimes mild discomfort which can be relieved by Tylenol. You will be asked to use ice cold compresses on the eyelids for the day of surgery and the day after.

Surgery will be done either at the Anne Arundel Medical Center's outpatient facility on Jennifer Road, near the Annapolis mall or at the Anne Arundel General Hospital which is in downtown Annapolis.

The precise regulations are given in Part 103 as referenced above, but in general, you must stay out of controlled airspace (around larger airports) unless you have permission, and you must stay below 18,000'. You may not fly over "any congested area of a city, town, or settlement" or "over any open air assembly of persons" at ANY altitude. As far as launching and landing, it's up to local laws, if any, and landowner permission.

No, head lice are wingless insects that can't jump or fly, but they can crawl at a rate of 12 inches per minute.

We ask pregnant mothers and guests taking medications to consult with their physician before flying in a Hot Air Balloon.