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.

 It is very important to get clearance from  your hematologist to be off blood thinners for 2 weeks before the surgery and 2 weeks after the surgery, to prevent a nose bleed situation. Your hematologist and your  rhinoplasty surgeon should have discussions about the best care moving forward undergoing elective cosmetic surgery

Phentermine is an appetite suppressant, not a blood thinner. You should
discuss what medications, supplements, and vitamins you are taking, both
prescription and over the counter, with your plastic surgeon and have him or
her decide what you should and should not be taking. Your surgeon should be
certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and ideally a member of the
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). It is important to
follow all pre and post-operative instructions.
Robert Singer, MD FACS
La Jolla, California

Dear abbyh. Phentermine is a appetite suppressant and does not act as a blood thinning medication. The usage of phentermine could increase your blood pressure which can potentially cause more bleeding. You would not want to take phentermine after your surgery for the same reason. In my practice I have a pre-operative sheet that lists the patients medications and these are reviewed by the anesthesiologist.  The patient is then advised of what medications they can remain taking and which medications will be stopped. As well as the dates to return to any over the counter medications like vitamins etc. It is important to review all of your medications with your surgeon and your anesthesiologist.  Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.

Phentermine is not a blood thinner but I always consult with the patient's physician and my MD anesthesiologist regarding medications patients are taking on a regular basis before scheduling rhinoplasty surgery.