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Is It Safe to Have Rhinoplasty While Taking Imuran & Remicade for Crohn's Disease?

asked 10 months ago by pjeffersen
Latest answer by Paul K. Holden, MD
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Tags: Crohn's disease, medication, risk

I am a mid-20s male with Crohn's & take Imuran daily. I've had 2 consults with a surgeon about having a rhinoplasty/chin implant & was ready to book my procedure (for 6 weeks from now). However, my Crohn's has worsened & my Gastro dr wants to start me on Remicade (Infliximab) in about 5 weeks. Will having surgery while on both Imuran & Remicade (as opposed to having surgery then starting the Remicade a few weeks later), be safe? And will risks (eg infection) increase by much? Thank you

1 answer to Is It Safe to Have Rhinoplasty While Taking Imuran & Remicade for Crohn's Disease?

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Crohn's and Rhinoplasty

Any inflammatory condition that requires immune modulation can present unique risks in surgery. Since your Crohn's is central to your good health and is currently worse, you have to make your decisions centered around what is best to get your Crohn's under control first. Recognize that anything you do surgically can trigger even more inflammation and an even worse scenario for you. My advice is that you change your regimen however your Gastroenterologist suggests and... more
Paul K. Holden, MD

Phoenix Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.HoldenFace.com

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