Rhinoplasty - will my nasal allergies affect the surgery or outcome?

Nasal allergies may flare up during the recovery period, making the nose more congested.  There are a number of treatment options, the best being topical nasal steroids, which will help the congestion.  If sneezing after a rhinoplasty make sure to keep your mouth open!  Also don't blow your nose... more

Allergies must be well managed through anti-histamines or nasal sprays prior to surgery.  This will reduce any prolonged internal nasal swelling from a combination of both surgery and allergies.  If allergies are not under control it will prolong swelling and nasal obstruction in the post-operative... more

While nasal allergies will not affect the ultimate outcome of any nasal surgery (rhinoplasty and/or septoplasty), it may cause slightly more bleeding in the immediate post operative period. Any condition, including nasal allergy, chronic or acute rhinosinusitis, or environmental nasal irritation (or... more

Nasal Allergies, whether seasonal or year-round, generally are not a big factor in rhinoplasty. If you experience nasal allergy symptoms, you should be thoroughly evaluated to see if there are any other factors that may exacerbate your breathing problems - such as a deviated septum or enlarged turbinates. If... more