I Am Diabetic, Am I in Danger if I Get a Rhinoplasty?

Question

So, I'm diabetic since I was 13, now I'm 17 and turning 18 in a few months. I've taken really good care of my treatment, so I asked my regular doctor and she said that I can get a nose job if I keep my treatment as I have all these years, but I forgot to ask her, if it is dangerous to get a chin implant at the same time, is it too much for a diabetic patient? Or it doesn't matter? Or just because I have diabetes my post-operation recovery will be slower? thanks to all the doctors.

Scott Trimas, MD · Answer

As long as your diabetes is under control and you are otherwise in good health, you should be safe to undergo a rhinoplasty especially given your younger age. In addition, the chin implant can easily be done at the same time and as long as you receive antibiotics and good postoperative care, you should do fine with that procedure as well. Healing time might be slightly prolonged from the diabetes but again given your young age it should not be that much longer. I hope this information helps.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

The face has an excellent blood supply and if you have a good a1c level, it is unlikely that you will heal any differently from an individual without diabetes. However, poorly controlled longstanding diabetes may be associated with a higher risk of infection and compromised healing.

Behrooz Torkian, MD · Answer

Hi Alann,

	I concur with the other doctors regarding your question.  

	I have also operated on many diabetic patients for cosmetic reasons.  Your healing from both the rhinoplasty and the chin implant are expected to go uncomplicated as long as you have good preoperative and postoperative care of the diabetes.  Remain in good contact with your endocrinologist and primary care physician.  

	Good luck with your surgery.

	Dr. Torkian - Lasky Clinic, Beverly Hills

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

No, but get clearance from your internist. Many diabetics have both done together without problem.

Stephen Prendiville, MD · Answer

Based on the information provided, a Rhinoplasty and a chin implant would be reasonable to consider, assuming you obtain medical clearance and appropriate preoperative testing and assuming that you understand that your recovery may be somewhat slower than in a non-diabetic. Surgical recovery in Diabetics can take longer than usual for a variety reasons, but should not preclude you from surgery.

John M. Hilinski, MD · Answer

If you were medically cleared by your primary doctor to have a rhinoplasty procedure performed, it is likely you will be fine adding on a chin implant procedure. Obviously it would be best to check with your primary doctor regarding your surgical candidacy as it relates to the diabetes. With regard to your recovery, if your diabetes has been well-controlled and your blood sugars are monitored closely during the healing process, you should be fine. I have operated on many diabetics over the years and there has not been a significant difference in their recoveries. If your blood sugars are not controlled closely during the healing, then, yes, you can have a slower recovery process and even run into complications. Good luck with your surgery.

Julian De Silva, MD · Answer

Though being diabetic may require a little more effort and preparation before your rhinoplasty, it is definitely still possible to have a successful nose job surgery. It is important that you get clearance from your general doctor or internist first, and that your diabetes is closely monitored before and after surgery. Given that you take the necessary precautions, controlled diabetes should pose no major threat to your potential rhinoplasty procedure

William Portuese, MD · Answer

It is certainly acceptable to undergo a rhinoplasty if the patient is a diabetic. The diabetes
	needs to be under good control and your sugar levels kept within normal range and you should have no
	problems undergoing a rhinoplasty.

Olivia Hutchinson, MD · Answer

If you suffer from diabetes, you are still eligible to undergo cosmetic surgery such as rhinoplasty and chin implant. You should definitely see your doctor to make sure the condition is being treated appropriately prior to surgery. You may also be at somewhat higher risk of wound healing problems or infection.

Scott E. Kasden, MD, FACS · Answer

If you keep your sugar in line, you should be fine for these procedures. Of course there is always a risk, and perhaps the diabetes will increase risks slightly, but you should be fine. Just be sure to be open with your surgeon.

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