Is it possible to get ptosis (on one eye) surgery under local anesthetic (in a doctors office) and be pregnant? I just found out I was and the surgery is next week.
Answer: Eyelid surgery while pregnant ? While it is likely that it safe to have eyelid surgery under purely local anesthesia, it is not worth the risk to do elective surgery while pregnant. Discuss with you OB and surgeon.
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Answer: Eyelid surgery while pregnant ? While it is likely that it safe to have eyelid surgery under purely local anesthesia, it is not worth the risk to do elective surgery while pregnant. Discuss with you OB and surgeon.
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June 14, 2016
Answer: While it might be safe to have ptosis surgery while pregnant... How will you feel if something happens associated with your pregnancy? While to blame yourself or your surgeon because there was an issue with the pregnancy even though the likelihood of a miscarriage and the ptosis surgery being related is very low? When I perform a clearance for surgery, I check for pregnancy. Ptosis surgery is not medically necessary surgery. It is entirely elective. No harm will occur by waiting for the completion of your pregnancy and the period you are breast feeding your baby. Please call your surgeon and see what they recommend. I do not advise this.
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June 14, 2016
Answer: While it might be safe to have ptosis surgery while pregnant... How will you feel if something happens associated with your pregnancy? While to blame yourself or your surgeon because there was an issue with the pregnancy even though the likelihood of a miscarriage and the ptosis surgery being related is very low? When I perform a clearance for surgery, I check for pregnancy. Ptosis surgery is not medically necessary surgery. It is entirely elective. No harm will occur by waiting for the completion of your pregnancy and the period you are breast feeding your baby. Please call your surgeon and see what they recommend. I do not advise this.
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June 13, 2016
Answer: Can ptosis surgery be performed while pregnant Congratulations on your good news. You probably could get away safely with ptosis repair while pregnant, but it definitely is not worth the chance. Be extra cautious and wait until after delivery. Good luck,
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June 13, 2016
Answer: Can ptosis surgery be performed while pregnant Congratulations on your good news. You probably could get away safely with ptosis repair while pregnant, but it definitely is not worth the chance. Be extra cautious and wait until after delivery. Good luck,
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Answer: Ptosis surgery while pregnant Hi. Congratulations! As a general guideline, only truly necessary medical procedures and treatments should be performed during pregnancy. Elective procedures should always be delayed until after delivery and recovery. This includes ptosis surgery. While the risk to the fetus is likely small, it is still not worth it. Hope this helps. Ira Vidor, M.D.
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Answer: Ptosis surgery while pregnant Hi. Congratulations! As a general guideline, only truly necessary medical procedures and treatments should be performed during pregnancy. Elective procedures should always be delayed until after delivery and recovery. This includes ptosis surgery. While the risk to the fetus is likely small, it is still not worth it. Hope this helps. Ira Vidor, M.D.
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June 15, 2016
Answer: Non-urgent, elective surgery and risk I suggest that you wait until after your delivery. Adult ptosis surgery is non-urgent and elective. There is systemic absorption of local anesthetic and there are reported cases of oculocardiac reflex ( decrease in heart rate with manipulation of eye muscles ) have been reported. Although the chance of pregnancy complications is small, it doesn't make sense to accept any risk. Vikram Durairaj, MD, FACS
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June 15, 2016
Answer: Non-urgent, elective surgery and risk I suggest that you wait until after your delivery. Adult ptosis surgery is non-urgent and elective. There is systemic absorption of local anesthetic and there are reported cases of oculocardiac reflex ( decrease in heart rate with manipulation of eye muscles ) have been reported. Although the chance of pregnancy complications is small, it doesn't make sense to accept any risk. Vikram Durairaj, MD, FACS
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