What is the waiting period after gastric sleeve for a rhinoplasty?

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How long after my gastric sleeve surgery can I get rhinoplasty surgery ?

Sean Yuan, MD, FACS · Answer

The nose won’t change significantly after weight loss. However, you should wait until you can tolerate a solid diet and feel fully recovered before considering any elective procedure, including rhinoplasty. I recommend waiting at least 2-3 months.

Jorge Maytorena, MD · Answer

At least 3 to 4 months must pass before you can do a rhinoplasty, after that time you can have it done.

Cemal Kara, MD · Answer

3 months ago, we did sleeve surgery first, then, 2 days later, plastic surgeon did rhinoplasty. The patients had quite comfortable healing process.

Ali Solmaz, MD · Answer

You should wait at least 6 to 12 months after a gastric sleeve before having a rhinoplasty. This allows time for proper healing, stable weight loss, and a chance to correct any nutritional deficiencies. However, in some cases this time can be shortened depending on the condition of your body. So, the exact timeline will depend on your health, weight stability, and the opinion of your medical team.

Hector Perez, MD · Answer

For invasive procedures, for ideal patient comfort 4 weeks is advised. No NSAIDs after gastric sleeve so ensure your surgeon is able to prescribe an alternate medication. 
Dr. PerezRenew Bariatrics

Reza Keshavarzi, MD, FACS, FASMBS · Answer

Typically waiting 6 months after the gastric sleeve is recommended but of course you should ask your bariatric team.

Islam Abdelkhalek, MD · Answer

You can have rhinoplasty done as soon as you wish after gadtric sleeve. There is no relation between both operations.

Pablo Garcia, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hello, I hope you are well. It is most recommendable to wait at least around 3-6 months after undergoing a major procedure before submitting yourself to surgery again. In any case, remember you would be evauated by a multidisciplinary team before undergoing going surgery, that will clear you and make sure you are in good conditions to withstand surgery.

What is the waiting period after gastric sleeve for a rhinoplasty?

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