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Is Having Rhinoplasty Safe if You're Pregnant?
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?
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barbaras1
in Illinois
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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.
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Rhinoplasty while pregenant
No. elective surgery requiring general anesthesia generally should be postoponed until after delivery.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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