I’ve had the flu since 3/5 (today is 3/7). I’ve had a steady fever since then. I’m at 100.8 now. I’m hoping that this will pass without any major complications. Can the flu virus three weeks out postpone a surgery? If I end up going to the ER I assume my surgeon needs to know. My rhinoplasty is 3/27.
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March 9, 2018
Answer: Could having the flu virus postpone surgery?
From your photos- you appear to be a good candidate for Rhinoplasty- preferably through a closed technique. In the right hands- I predict you can expect a very pleasing outcome. We have great Board Certified PS here in the country, as well as reliable and safe surgical environment. I would be ...
Hello and thank you for your question. The
best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation. It is very common to have rhinoplasty over the age of 40. As long as you are in good health, this is a very safe surgery. For a truly bulbous nose, a surgical rhinoplasty is better at re...
Hello, thank you for your question and sharing your photos. At just 10 days after your rhinoplasty, it’s nearly impossible to tell what your final results might look like. It will take several weeks for swelling to diminish and about a year for results to fully develop. Try to be patient and g...
