I am planning on having a rhinoplasty but have problems with acid reflux! Is general anasthesia safe for people with reflux?

Reflux is not a contraindication to general anesthesia. Please inform your physicians. Your anesthesiologist will make certain the right precautions are taken to minimize any possible risk. If your reflux is severe it would also be helpful to consult your provider of your upcoming surgery.Kind regards,Gary Horndeski M.D.

   You should always report the reflux to your surgeon and anesthesiologist.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

It is important for your surgeon and anesthesia provider to know you have this problem, and it does add some risk to anesthesia, but with proper precautions is typically readily dealt with. Good luck with your surgery.

In the vast majority of cases reflux is not a contraindication to general anesthesia. However, you want to report this to your rhinoplasty surgeon and your physician anesthesiologist. There are medications that can be given and other maneuvers to minimize the risk of any problems during or after surgery. I hope this information is helpful for you.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon

It is acceptable to undergo a rhinoplasty even though you are having acid reflux. It is a good idea to address this with your  physician anesthesiologist prior to surgery .They may elect to place a different type of breathing tube in your throat to prevent acid reflux during the surgical procedure. It is also important to check with your family doctor to get on anti-reflux medications prior to elective cosmetic surgery.