I found out I'm pregnant 2 days before septo/rhinoplasty. Is it safe to have surgery?

May 18, 2020
Asked By:kalliopelazos in Long Beach, CA

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
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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
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May 19, 2020

Answer: Pregnant before scheduled septo/rhinoplasty

Michael I. Echavez, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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May 19, 2020

Answer: Pregnant before scheduled septo/rhinoplasty

Michael I. Echavez, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
May 19, 2020

Answer: Heavens, no. Don't have the surgery.

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Steven M. Denenberg, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
May 19, 2020

Answer: Heavens, no. Don't have the surgery.

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Steven M. Denenberg, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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May 19, 2020

Answer: Surgery and pregnancy

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Ronald J. Edelson, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 19, 2020

Answer: Surgery and pregnancy

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Ronald J. Edelson, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 19, 2020

Answer: Pregnancy and surgery

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 19, 2020

Answer: Pregnancy and surgery

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