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Is Having Rhinoplasty Safe if You're Pregnant?

asked 2 years ago by barbaras1 in Illinois
Latest answer by Adam Bryce Weinfeld, MD
Question viewed 2,974 times
Tags: nose, female, deviated septum, pregnancy, safety, septum

What if you're pregnant and you're scheduled to have a Rhinoplasty for a deviated septum, will it be safe to push through with the surgery? I am pregnant and I have asked the doctor to do surgery on my deviated septum. Will the surgeon be able to operate on my nose?

14 answers to Is Having Rhinoplasty Safe if You're Pregnant?

Rhinoplasty while pregenant

No. elective surgery requiring general anesthesia generally should be postoponed until after delivery.

Adam Bryce Weinfeld, MD
Austin Plastic Surgeon

www.setonplasticsurgery.com

No Chance

Absolutely not. You cannot chance harming your unborn baby – any reputable doctor will deny your surgery. Enjoy your pregnancy and plan on your surgery after you have given birth.

Philip Young, MD
Bellevue Facial Plastic Surgeon

Elective surgery is inappropriate during pregnancy

There is no reason to undergo deviated septum repair while pregnant and every reason not to. I know of no surgeon who would knowingly perform such a procedure on a pregnant woman. The pregnancy counter indicates any non emergent or lifesaving procedure.

Robert L. Kraft, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Not safe.

No. It is an absolute contraindication to have general anesthesia and rhinoplasty if you are pregnant. Do not undergo any cosmetic surgery while pregnant as it endangers the health of your baby.

William Portuese, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

A favorite John McEnroe quotation comes to mind...

To quote the legendary tennis star, John McEnroe, "You cannot be serious!" ;-) Just to add to the universal agreement of my colleagues: do NOT have elective cosmetic surgery while you're pregnant. If you find a surgeon who's comfortable with the idea of doing a septoplasty or rhinoplasty while you're pregnant, run away as fast as you can. In the meantime, enjoy your pregnancy and best of luck with the delivery, --DCP

David C. Pearson, MD
Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon

Surgery During Pregnancy

ABSOLUTELY NOT!! Why take any chances of possibly injuring your fetus so you can have an elective surgery at your convenience. Schedule your operation after delivery of a healthy baby

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

NO!

Hi, Thank you for your question. No, having rhinoplasty is not safe while you are pregnant. No elective procedures should be performed while you are pregnant or lactating. The procedure, along with anesthesia, could put you and your baby at risk. There are a lot of things such as medications that you should avoid while pregnant. Discuss any concerns with your OB or Plastic Surgeon. Best regards, Dr. Speron

Sam Speron, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty cannot be performed if you're pregnant.

You're likely going to have to push the baby out before you "push through with the surgery". You could put your unborn child at risk with an elective surgery while you're pregnant. If you're experiencing a stuffy nose (rhinitis of pregnancy), you should see a certified ENT for evaluation and treatment. Good luck, and best regards.

Eric M. Joseph, MD
West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.ericmjoseph.com

Elective surgery during pregnancy is a no, no

There may be procedures that have to be done during pregnancy but if at all possible you should put off any procedure that can be done later. You and your baby will be better off if you do the procedure after your pregnancy. Best Wishes Dr. Peterson

Marcus L. Peterson, MD
Saint George Plastic Surgeon

Never!

No one can assess the safety of any medications given through injection in the skin or medications given through the veins ie sedation. For this reason any procedure of this type must be delayed until after the birth of the child. Additionally there is some question about doing the procedure on someone who is breast feeding. When in doubt ask your Obstretician.

S. Randolph Waldman, MD
Lexington Facial Plastic Surgeon

NO

NO - reschedule after you have delivered and stoped nursing. Do not do elective surgery when you are pregnant.. It is not safe for either your or the baby.

William B. Rosenblatt, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty while you are pregnant

NO, NO, NO, NO!!! When you are pregnant, it is a fragile state of the body with two bodies depending upon your health. Any surgical procedure that is elective should be put away till after your deliver and have recovered from it. Don't get Botox, fillers, dont get unnecessary dental work, don't get any numbing medications without checking with your OB, don't even take any pain medications or over the counter pills without checking with your OB. Regards

Tanveer Janjua, MD
Bedminster Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty during pregnancy: You must be kidding

Dear Barbara: You really must be kidding. There is no reputable plastic surgeon in the world who would consider doing anything but emergency surgery during pregnancy, and certainly rhinoplasty would not fall into that category. Wait until after your child is born and you stop breast feeding for the peri-operative period. Congratulations on your pregnancy and hopefully it will be easy and give you a nice healthy baby.

Steven Schuster, MD
Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

www.schusterplasticsurgery.com

Rhinoplasty or septoplasty during pregnancy

No. Any elective surgery is unsafe and should not be performed during pregnancy or lactation. Both the surgical procedure & anesthesia could affect the pregnancy. The rhinoplasty surgeon will reschedule the procedure once it is safe.