Do l have to stop MTF HRT before rhinoplasty?

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I am a transgender women, 20 years old, I am planning to have a revision rhinoplasty just wondering do l have to stop hrt 2 weeks before the surgery, or can I just stop for 5 days prior to surgery and 5 days after,,, can I not stop hrt at all. will l die if I didn't stop?,,, l am on estradiol gel and androcuor!

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

Hormones and Facial surgery? you don’t have to stop hormones with facial surgery in my more than 40 years TG FFS experience. You can check with your doctor but I’ve never had a problem doing this.

Jeffrey Jumaily, MD · Answer

I don't think you need to stop your hormones before surgery. But ultimately it should be discussed with your surgeon.

Curtis Perry, MD · Answer

I don't make my transgender patients stop their hormones for any surgery or non transgender patients either.

Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired) · Answer

It is not necessary to stop hormones prior to surgery.  Discuss your medications as well as your medical history with your plastic surgeon prior to surgery.   You should be just fine.

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