I am planning on having a rhinoplasty but have problems with acid reflux! Is general anasthesia safe for people with reflux?

Reflux is not a contraindication to general anesthesia. Please inform your physicians. Your anesthesiologist will make certain the right precautions are taken to minimize any possible risk. If your reflux is severe it would also be helpful to consult your provider of your upcoming surgery.Kind regards,Gary Horndeski M.D.

It is important for your surgeon and anesthesia provider to know you have this problem, and it does add some risk to anesthesia, but with proper precautions is typically readily dealt with. Good luck with your surgery.

In the vast majority of cases reflux is not a contraindication to general anesthesia. However, you want to report this to your rhinoplasty surgeon and your physician anesthesiologist. There are medications that can be given and other maneuvers to minimize the risk of any problems during or after surgery. I hope this information is helpful for you.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon