Flight Home?

A patient asked about travel after a cleft lift. I replied.......With surgery on August 3 and visit to the office on August 6, I mispoke, a trip on August 3 would be possible but uncomfortable for I expect you to be in the hospital overnight. The sutures will not be removed August 6th, they dissolve. You and the wound would probably tolerate the flight August 6. A trip on August 10-12 would sound reasonably comfortable following the usual course after a cleft lift. Each day brings a stronger wound and more comfort.