Can high cholesterol affect my nose 3 months after Rhinoplasty?

Question

My cholesterol is not too high, but it is slightly above average. could this possibly have any effect on my nose?

Marcelo Ghersi, MD · Answer

Cholesterol levels should not affect rhinoplasty in any way. However, you should have your primary care doctor follow your cholesterol so that it is kept under control.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

Having an elevated systemic cholesterol will have no effect on the outcome of a rhinoplasty. If it is dangerously high you should see treatment for overall health reasons.

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

Your cholesterol level should not have any effect on the results of your rhinoplasty three months ago.

Robert S. Schmidt, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. Cholesterol levels shouldn't affect nasal healing one bit. As long as your overall health is good and you don't smoke, you should be in good shape. For patients considering rhinoplasty who have high cholesterol, we would worry only about heart health so they can do well under anesthesia. That would be the only real consideration. Good luck!

William Marshall Guy, MD · Answer

Hello Dianas1530,Extremely high cholesterol at the time of surgery could affect the healing.  Mildly high cholesterol 3 months after surgery should have no effect on your result.  You may consider discussing this with your surgeon but I wouldn't be worried about that in my patients.I hope this helps and good luck.

Can high cholesterol affect my nose 3 months after Rhinoplasty?

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