How long after I give birth can I have rhinoplasty?

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I have wanted to get my nose done since I was like 11 I’ve always hated my nose ,I am going to be a surrogate so I am not having this baby for myself so I will not be stressed by taking care of a newborn or having lack of sleep I will also not be breast feeding ,I wanted to get my nose done soon after I give birth

Stephen M. Krant, MD, FACS · Answer

Wait at least three months after the birth...so that you don't have a problem with blood clots. During pregnancy you are in a hypercoaguable (increased tendency to clot) state. Also, keep very hydrated pre and post op. I would also use Lovenox injections subQ post-op to reduce the chance of blood clots in your legs...It shouldn't affect the rhinoplasty.
Good luck...don't rush it for own safety.

Luis A. Mejia, MD · Answer

hello thank you for your question and provided information as well .. based on your question you can wait 7 months after the pregnancy and you can have a procedure.My recommendation is that you consult in person with your certified plastic surgeon.

Robert Kearney, MD, FACS · Answer

I would say once you have recovered from the delivery you can have a rhinoplasty.  That could be within a few weeks in most cases.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear bryanna0216,every plastic surgeon has his own preoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Is probably best to wait several months after delivery of the child in order to undergo a rhinoplasty so that all of the pregnancy edema is resolved from your face and nose, along with your hormones  resorting to back to normal as well.

How long after I give birth can I have rhinoplasty?

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