Is it safe to have a Rhinoplasty with only being off of phentermine (blood thinner) for 10 days?

Phentermine is not a blood thinner, it is a diet medication.  If you are off it for tens days you should be just fine.  Good luck!

Hello abby h.,Thanks for your question.Phentermine does not act like a blood thinner, but it is a potential cardiac irritant.  This can lead to problems under general anesthesia.  We usually recommend 30 days off the medication prior to anesthesia.  I would recommend that you speak to your surgeon and the anesthesiologist about this and see if they have any particular concerns.It may be safest to postpone your procedure.Good luck,Dr. Shah

The phentermine is not a blood thinner, but is an amphetamine that can make the heart more sensitive to medications, especially those used in the anesthesia. Please check with your surgeon and anesthesiologist to see if there is a restriction on how long before you should stop taking that medication.