I’m planning on getting a nose job, but I’ve read that there’s a risk of excessive bleeding if the patient is taking blood thinners (such as NSAIDs). I take a dosage of 50mg/day of Galoflam (diclofenac). Would it be possible for me to do the rhinoplasty?
October 19, 2018
Answer: Would I be able to get a rhinoplasty while on nonsteroidal medication These type of medicines are blood thinners, and the nose has lots of blood vessels in it, so it's important to be off the medications for two weeks before AND two weeks after the procedure. Additional bruising can occur along with a severe nosebleed which will require nasal packing which will significantly complicate the healing process after elective cosmetic nasal surgery. Consider switching over to Celebrex or Tylenol as an anti-inflammatory medication. These medications will not interfere with bleeding. Always best to check with your operative surgeon. Rhinoplasty is one of the most difficult operations to perform correctly in the entire field of cosmetic surgery, so don't try to complicate it even further with blood thinning products
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October 19, 2018
Answer: Would I be able to get a rhinoplasty while on nonsteroidal medication These type of medicines are blood thinners, and the nose has lots of blood vessels in it, so it's important to be off the medications for two weeks before AND two weeks after the procedure. Additional bruising can occur along with a severe nosebleed which will require nasal packing which will significantly complicate the healing process after elective cosmetic nasal surgery. Consider switching over to Celebrex or Tylenol as an anti-inflammatory medication. These medications will not interfere with bleeding. Always best to check with your operative surgeon. Rhinoplasty is one of the most difficult operations to perform correctly in the entire field of cosmetic surgery, so don't try to complicate it even further with blood thinning products
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October 19, 2018
Answer: Rhinoplasty question Although diclofenac has a low probability of causing bleeding, I would suggest stopping your NSAID's prior to your rhinoplasty to avoid any bleeding complication. The timing of when to stop the medication would be decided between you and your surgeon and also find out when he/she would recommend restarting your medication. Following his/her guidelines, you can safely undergo rhinoplasty.Hope this helps you in your decision to undergo rhinoplasty. Good luck.
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October 19, 2018
Answer: Rhinoplasty question Although diclofenac has a low probability of causing bleeding, I would suggest stopping your NSAID's prior to your rhinoplasty to avoid any bleeding complication. The timing of when to stop the medication would be decided between you and your surgeon and also find out when he/she would recommend restarting your medication. Following his/her guidelines, you can safely undergo rhinoplasty.Hope this helps you in your decision to undergo rhinoplasty. Good luck.
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