Is it safe to have a rhinoplasty while taking Fosamax for osteoporosis?

Question

I have osteoporosis and take fosamax , are there any risks of having a rhinoplasty while being under this medication?

Edward J. Gross, MD · Answer

There
is no risk with taking the medication and having a rhinoplasty. Having
osteoporosis would not exclude you from being a candidate for rhinoplasty. We
would encourage you to see your primary care physician to get clearance before proceeding though.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Osteoporosis should not prevent the patient from obtaining a rhinoplasty procedure. It is best to check with your primary care physician and get clearance from them as well as your rhinoplasty surgeon

Marcelo Ghersi, MD · Answer

There should be no contraindications to undergo rhinoplasty given your diagnosis of osteoporosis, or the treatment with Fosamax. Good luck.Dr. G

Santiago Zuccardi, MD · Answer

You should not have any problem as long as you are with treatment.Talk with your clinic doctor about this surgery.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

There is usually no relationship. But best to ask you osteoporosis doctor if OKed with you having rhinoplasty surgery...

Richard Galitz, MD, FACS (in memoriam) · Answer

The short answer is that there should be no problem with your doing a rhinoplasty and continuing with your present medications. As always if there is any question get a surgical release for the procedure by calling and asking your primary physician if it is OK with him. I do all my rhinoplasties with oral sedation and local anesthesia injections which removes 95% of the risk and almost all important drug interaction concerns. This is perhaps the best way for you to proceed safely and easily and still comfortably

Is it safe to have a rhinoplasty while taking Fosamax for osteoporosis?

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