Is it possible to get a rhinoplasty and tonsillectomy at the same time?

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Is it possible to get a rhinoplasty and tonsillectomy at the same time? Probably not but I thought it's worth a try to ask. I want to have both procedures but I don't want to go under anesthesia

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Tonsillectomy is really not performed that much anymore, so is important to have the right indications if you think you need  your tonsils out. Performing a tonsillectomy is much more painful than the rhinoplasty, and it might be best to stage them.

William B. Rosenblatt, MD · Answer

Both procedures would probably be done under at least sedation if not general, also I doubt anyone would want to do both procedures at the same time.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

You should discuss this with your rhinoplasty surgeon and ENT surgeon.  I think that it might be better to stage them.

Is it possible to get a rhinoplasty and tonsillectomy at the same time?

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