Does weight pose a risk when undergoing surgery? In this case being a bit underweight for a rhinoplasty

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98 lb pounds - lost weight due to being sick but will try to put on weight before surgery.

Manish H. Shah, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello,Thanks for your question. If you have recovered from your illness with normal bloodwork, you will probably do just fine for a small operation like a rhinoplasty. Your overall health is the most important thing to consider when determining safety for surgery. Your results won't be affected by your weight.Good luck,Dr. Shah

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Dawn321,you should be healthy to have a elective surgical procedure. It would be the best to be at your ideal body weight. If you are not at your goal weight or your weight is not stable, you should hold off on surgery. i would suggest you to consult your plastic surgeon. 
Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery 
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Daniel B. Kim, MD · Answer

Thank you for reaching out. I would suggest you stay in close contact with your surgeon and let them know about your illness and weight loss, he/she will likely have you get blood work prior to surgery to make sure you are clear for surgery. Best of luck! Dr. Kim

Robert H. Woods, MD · Answer

Unless you are six feet tall, then no, this poses no risk to your surgery. Lucky you. Stay in shape.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

First of all, it's important to be  healthy with a height and weight proportionate and in good nutritional balance. Patients that are significantly overweight can have anesthesia issues, so it's always best to be close to your ideal body weight. Being slightly underweight is acceptable.  Look up your own BMI, or body mass index

David Alessi, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Weight loss can impact your overall health.  It isn't necessarily the weight loss that is the issue, but what it does to your overall health.  Before any surgery, you will need a thorough physical and lab studies to ascertain the cause of the weight loss and if it has any impact on your health.  Seek out a consultation with a board-certified surgeon.  They will set up a complete pre-operative exam prior to any surgery.  It is all about SAFETY!  Best wishes.

Does weight pose a risk when undergoing surgery? In this case being a bit underweight for a rhinoplasty

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