Fear of packing and IV needle! Rhinoplasty

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So I finally decided to get my nose done The only problem is I'm terrified because of packing and IV needle. I have phobia from needles, there are any bills that can put me in sleep before they put the needle in my hand ? Also I can't handle the pain of taking the packing off my nose. I'm contacting my Dr via Email and it's hard to share my fears by this way. I just asked him if he use packing and he said yes which was so disappointing for me because it's my biggest fear and concern :(

David C. Pearson, MD · Answer

If the rhinoplasty is purely cosmetic (i.e., there will be no functional surgery on the sinuses or the turbinates) then packing is almost never necessary. Even when packing *is* needed, the old painful gauze tape that we used to use is quite outdated, in my opinion. I haven't used it in 19 years and counting.As for the needle phobia, talk to your surgeon about it. He or she may be able to coordinate a plan with the anesthesia team for some oral sedation (a pill, liquid, etc.) before the I.V. is begun. Your fears are fairly common, actually.All the best,--DCPPearson Facial Plastic Surgery®

William Portuese, MD · Answer

In our practice, we have not placed any packing in the nose for over 20 years. Packing is painful and unnecessary. An  Intravenous line is necessary for surgery however a Valium pill can be given ahead of time to reduce anxiety of the needle. Address these concerns with  Your operative surgeon.

Alejandro Hernandez Pizzoglio, MD · Answer

Have a personal consultation with your Doctor. Tell him your fears.he will know what to do.Normally during the surgery, you are under IV sedaction, you wont feel nothing.Before  getting your IV, they will give you a relax pill...so you be relaxed. Dont worry too much.RegardsDr Hernandez Pizzoglio

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