i have a badly deviated septum and i must have it corrected before i get pregnant again because it was miserable last time not being able to breathe. i am also opting for a rhinoplasty as well because i want to get it done all at once.. How soon after my prcedures can i get pregnant? after initial recovery? or should i wait for a while?
January 27, 2009
Answer: Not a problem. As you are planning a functional airway surgery (septal deviation repair) as well as a cosmetic rhinoplasty, you should be able to be pregnant without too much trouble. The increased fluid of pregnancy may initially give you trouble but probably not to the extent of your previous pregnancies. In my estimation most internal swelling of the nose disappears after 6-8 weeks, so getting pregnant after then would be o.k. More importantly, you should make sure that you are far enough into the post-operative period to be off all narcotics, etc. so that these drugs can't can affect a developing embryo. And, as Dr. Seify recommended, make sure you aren't pregnant on the day of surgery to avoid the risk of anesthetic danger to a developing embryo. Good luck with the new nose and the new little one :-) Dr. Shah
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January 27, 2009
Answer: Not a problem. As you are planning a functional airway surgery (septal deviation repair) as well as a cosmetic rhinoplasty, you should be able to be pregnant without too much trouble. The increased fluid of pregnancy may initially give you trouble but probably not to the extent of your previous pregnancies. In my estimation most internal swelling of the nose disappears after 6-8 weeks, so getting pregnant after then would be o.k. More importantly, you should make sure that you are far enough into the post-operative period to be off all narcotics, etc. so that these drugs can't can affect a developing embryo. And, as Dr. Seify recommended, make sure you aren't pregnant on the day of surgery to avoid the risk of anesthetic danger to a developing embryo. Good luck with the new nose and the new little one :-) Dr. Shah
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January 27, 2009
Answer: Safe to have Rhinoplasty after pregnancy It should not pose a problem, but remember that during pregnancy, you will have some weight gain in the form of fluid retention. Therefore, you will have areas of your body swell, including your face, and perhaps your nose. Don't be alarmed and just hang in there. Having said that, some women don't get any water retention at all, and may just depend on your body. Good luck!
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January 27, 2009
Answer: Safe to have Rhinoplasty after pregnancy It should not pose a problem, but remember that during pregnancy, you will have some weight gain in the form of fluid retention. Therefore, you will have areas of your body swell, including your face, and perhaps your nose. Don't be alarmed and just hang in there. Having said that, some women don't get any water retention at all, and may just depend on your body. Good luck!
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