Is It Possible to Have a Nose Job if You Are on a Medicine for a Disorder?

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Latest answer by Richard W. Fleming, MD
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I am interested in getting a nose job, but I am on medication. Is it possible to have a nose job without having t ? I can not ween off it because i have to take it for my disorder. is there certain medication you can not take if you are going to get plastic surgery ?

9 answers to Is It Possible to Have a Nose Job if You Are on a Medicine for a Disorder?

Rhinoplaasty While on Medication

Whether or not you can have nasal surgery depends on what medication you are taking. Other than drugs like blood thinners, you can normally continue medical therapy while having rhinoplasty. If you don't want to share the name of that drug with us, simply ask your prospective surgeon during consultation.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

Rhinoplasty and Medication Cessation

Whether or not you stop a medication prior to rhinoplasty depends on what disorder you are being treated for, and what medication you are taking. Certain patients are not suitable candidates for Rhinoplasty based on their medical history and certain medications are not acceptable in the perioperative period. The specifics of your situation should be discussed in detail with an experienced Rhinoplasty surgeon.

Stephen Prendiville, MD
Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drprendiville.com

Taking Medications for Chronic Conditions with Rhinoplasty

Many rhinoplasty patients have chronic conditions, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or allergies to name a few. Most medications can and should be continued up to, the day of, and after nasal surgery. Some medications, however, must be discontinued. Blood thinners such as aspirin, ibuprofen, coumadin, or plavix must be stopped. Inform your rhinoplasty specialist regarding all medications and conditions. Your plastic surgeon will work with you and your primary care physician to... more

Houtan Chaboki, MD
Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon

A nose job if you are on a medicine for a disorder

It depends upon WHICH medication you are taking. Discuss with a rhinoplasty surgeon and than you can and the doctor can decide if you are a candidate for a rhinoplasty. From MIAMI DR. B

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Medications to avoid prior to surgery

Disorder can mean just about anything. So, really the more important question is what medication that it is you are taking. Most medications can be taken up to the day before surgery. Some must not be taken for a certain period of time prior to an operation and some must be taken even on the day of surgery. So the answer to your question can be best answered by your surgeon and the doctor who prescribed the medication. There has been many new medications... more

Dennis J. Bang, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Medications and surgery

Most medications can be taken up to the morning of sugery. Certainly anything that can cause bleeding should be stopped a few weeks prior to surgery if possible.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty while taking medication.

Most medicine can be taken up to the day of surgery and then afterwards, except blood thinners. Your surgeon can tell you how to take medication while having rhinoplasty.

Toby Mayer, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Most medications are ok for rhinoplasty

You can feel free to contact us or the surgeon you are thinking of seeing to review your medications. We always go over all patients medical history as well as their medications prior to surgery, and in those cases where there is question the anesthesiologist can also be made sure prior to surgery. Most of the time the medications we ask you to stay off of are things that "thin out" the blood and make you more prone to bleeding or bruising, but this is rarely an issue that... more

Peyman Solieman, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty and medications

There are certain blood thinning medications that are not recommended before surgery. As for medications for systemic disorders, it can vary. However, most daily medications are continued throught your surgerical course.