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If I Have Controlled Hyperthyroidism Can I Get Rhinoplasty? My Dr.'s Will Not Approve Me.

asked 6 months ago by Shasty
Latest answer by Richard W. Fleming, MD
Question viewed 64 times
Tags: candidate, hyperthyroid

I found out I have hyperthyroidism on a pre-surgery physical just before scheduled rhinoplasty. My Dr. sent me to cardiologist and endocrinologist and they both wouldn't clear me for surgery. Working with my endo. I became extreme hypo and the last recent test normal. I feel fine now. Previously before diagnosed though I had symptoms, I had 4 wisdom teeth pulled out and was fine. Why won't anyone approve me when my levels are normal and I feel.

3 answers to If I Have Controlled Hyperthyroidism Can I Get Rhinoplasty? My Dr.'s Will Not Approve Me.

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Rhinoplasty with Controlled Hyperthyroidism

I would have no problem doing a rhinoplasty on a patient with controlled hyperthyroidism. However, I certainly would respect the recommendations of your cardiologist and endocrinologist. I suggest you ask the same question I would ask - why not! I suspect there is a good reason for delaying or cancelling an elective cosmetic procedure.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

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Hyperthyroidism and rhinoplasty

It's unclear what has led your endocrinologist and cardiologist to want you to further postpone rhinoplasty surgery. I'm sure that they have your overall health in mind and have a good reason to hold off on surgery clearance. It may be that they want you to have more long term stabilization of your thyroid levels, but it would probably be more useful to ask your doctors the exact reasoning.
Thomas A Lamperti, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Hyperthyroidism and rhinoplasty

It is always pertinent to have surgical clearing for surgery. Hyperthyroidism under control and rhinoplasty surgery typically is fine however if there are underlying problems that have sent you to a cardiologist and an endocrinologist and they won't clear you then something has alerted them that is stopping them from clearing you. I would find out all of your test results and discuss with them the results and what their reasoning is for non surgical clearance. I am sure they will further... more
Michael Elam, MD

Orange County Facial Plastic Surgeon

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