I found out I'm pregnant two days prior to surgery. I plan to speak to my doctor but wasn't sure what the protocol is. Since I am early on in pregnancy (1 week max) would you perform septo/rhino on a patient fully aware of the affects surgery can have? I would be willing to sign a consent form and take all responsibility. I have breathing problems that wold make pregnancy difficult. Would any doctor consider performing the surgery? thank you for your time/ response.
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May 19, 2020
Answer: Pregnancy and Surgery
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Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
It appears that your lump is result of under-corrected lower lateral cartilage. Only on the basis of in person evaluation right diagnosis can be made. Revision rhinoplasty, possibly tip only, should be considered. Good luck.
The upper portion of the structure of the nose is bone, and the lower portion is cartilage. Rhinoplasty can change bone, cartilage, skin or all three. Talk with your surgeon about whether rhinoplasty is appropriate for you and what it can achieve.
