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I Am Diabetic, Am I in Danger if I Get a Rhinoplasty?

asked 1 year ago by Alann in Miami
Latest answer by William Portuese, MD
Question viewed 556 times
Tags: diabetes, risk

So, I'm diabetic since I was 13, now I'm 17 and turning 18 in a few months. I've taken really good care of my treatment, so I asked my regular doctor and she said that I can get a nose job if I keep my treatment as I have all these years, but I forgot to ask her, if it is dangerous to get a chin implant at the same time, is it too much for a diabetic patient? Or it doesn't matter? Or just because I have diabetes my post-operation recovery will be slower? thanks to all the doctors.

15 answers to I Am Diabetic, Am I in Danger if I Get a Rhinoplasty?

Rhinoplasty and Chin Implant on a Diabetic

First of all, congratulations for taking excellent care of yourself. It is not dangerous for you to have a rhinoplasty and/or a chin implant. Have your regular doctor and your surgeon coordinate management of your blood sugar immediately before, during, and after the operation. Enjoy your new nose.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

Rhinoplasty and diabetes

It is certainly acceptable to undergo a rhinoplasty if the patient is a diabetic. The diabetes needs to be under good control and your sugar levels kept within normal range and you should have no problems undergoing a rhinoplasty.

William Portuese, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

Cosmetic surgery in diabetics

If you suffer from diabetes, you are still eligible to undergo cosmetic surgery such as rhinoplasty and chin implant. You should definitely see your doctor to make sure the condition is being treated appropriately prior to surgery. You may also be at somewhat higher risk of wound healing problems or infection.

Olivia Hutchinson, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Diabetes and rhinoplasty surgery

As long as your diabetes is under control and you are otherwise in good health, you should be safe to undergo a rhinoplasty especially given your younger age. In addition, the chin implant can easily be done at the same time and as long as you receive antibiotics and good postoperative care, you should do fine with that procedure as well. Healing time might be slightly prolonged from the diabetes but again given your young age it should not be that much longer. I hope this information... more

Scott Trimas, MD
Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon

Chin implant and nose job in a diabetic

The face has an excellent blood supply and if you have a good a1c level, it is unlikely that you will heal any differently from an individual without diabetes. However, poorly controlled longstanding diabetes may be associated with a higher risk of infection and compromised healing.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Diabetes and facial plastic surgery

If you keep your sugar in line, you should be fine for these procedures. Of course there is always a risk, and perhaps the diabetes will increase risks slightly, but you should be fine. Just be sure to be open with your surgeon.

Scott E. Kasden, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Diabetes and Rhinoplasty / Chin Augmentation

Hi Alann, I concur with the other doctors regarding your question. I have also operated on many diabetic patients for cosmetic reasons. Your healing from both the rhinoplasty and the chin implant are expected to go uncomplicated as long as you have good preoperative and postoperative care of the diabetes. Remain in good contact with your endocrinologist and primary care physician. Good luck with your surgery. Dr. Torkian - Lasky Clinic, Beverly... more

Behrooz Torkian, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

No, but get clearance from your internist.

No, but get clearance from your internist. Many diabetics have both done together without problem.

Toby Mayer, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Well controlled diabetes should not prevent rhinoplasty

Any cosmetic surgery, or elective surgery for that matter should be completed when you are at the best of health. This includes controlled diabetes. Your surgeon should notify your primary physician and work with him in a process referred to as medical clearance to that you rhinoplasty goes smoothly and safely. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Cosmetic Surgery is Safe in a well controlled diabetic!

Dear Alann, Cosmetic surgery such as a rhinoplasty or chin augmentation is certainly safe in a well controlled diabetic. And it certainly appears that you are one. As this is a cosmetic surgery I would have your plastic surgeon speak to your medical doctor and/or endocrinologist who manages your diabetes to discuss the pre and post op trewatment. Your anesthesiologist should also be well aeware of your condition in advance and discuss it with you in advance of... more

Steven Schuster, MD
Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

www.schusterplasticsurgery.com

Rhinoplasty for a Diabetic Patient

Based on the information provided, a Rhinoplasty and a chin implant would be reasonable to consider, assuming you obtain medical clearance and appropriate preoperative testing and assuming that you understand that your recovery may be somewhat slower than in a non-diabetic. Surgical recovery in Diabetics can take longer than usual for a variety reasons, but should not preclude you from surgery.

Stephen Prendiville, MD
Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drprendiville.com

I Am Diabetic, Am I in Dangerous if I Get a Rhinoplasty

No but I would need a pre operative clearance from your doctor and I would most likely do the operation in a hospital or Am Surg Center. I would be happy to see you in consultation.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Cosmetic Surgery is SAFE in Diabetics who have Heart or Blood Vessel Disease and whose Blood Sugar levels are well-controlled

Regarding: "I Am Diabetic, Am I in Dangerous if I Get a Rhinoplasty? So, I'm diabetic since I was 13, now I'm 17 and turning 18 in a few months. I've taken really good care of my treatment, so I asked my regular doctor and she said that I can get a nose job if I keep my treatment as I have all these years, but I forgot to ask her, if it is dangerous to get a chin implant at the same time, is it too much for a diabetic patient? Or it doesn't matter? Or just because I... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Well controlled diabetes should not be too much risk for rhinoplasty

It sounds like you have taken good care of your diabetes and your doctor is happy with your control. With well controlled diabetes you should be able to do the rhinoplasty and chin implant with minimal elevated risks. Make sure your surgeon is aware of the diabetes and how you have been treating it and you should do fine. Best Wishes Dr. Peterson

Marcus L. Peterson, MD
Saint George Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty in Diabetic Patient

If you were medically cleared by your primary doctor to have a rhinoplasty procedure performed, it is likely you will be fine adding on a chin implant procedure. Obviously it would be best to check with your primary doctor regarding your surgical candidacy as it relates to the diabetes. With regard to your recovery, if your diabetes has been well-controlled and your blood sugars are monitored closely during the healing process, you should be fine. I have operated on many diabetics over the... more