Ask for the surgeon's real list
Different procedures have different clothing, garment, hygiene and positioning needs. Use the treating team's instructions instead of buying every product recommended in social media groups.
Loose, easy-on clothing is a safer default than overpacking.
Clarify garments and supplies
If compression garments or dressings are part of the plan, ask whether they are included and when sizing happens.
Buying the wrong item before surgery can waste money.
Keep the return date flexible
CDC notes additional risks around post-operative air travel and discusses timing considerations for some cosmetic procedures. The treating surgeon must decide when your own recovery is ready for travel.
Build the ticket around that uncertainty.
Questions worth answering
- Which garments are actually required?
- Are they included?
- What hygiene restrictions affect lodging?
- What should remain in carry-on?
- When does the surgeon decide I can fly?
Need help planning the medical trip?
Email or WhatsApp is enough. Everything else is optional.
Medical, insurance, airline and immigration rules can change. Re-check the current official source and your treating provider before acting.