Can type 1 diabetic have rhinoplasty surgery?

Question

Hi doc! i'm type 1 diabetic since i was 14, and now i'm 22. i was planning to have rhinoplasty cs it's my dream but i'm really concern for my health. can type 1 diabetic have rhinoplasty? best luck for me! from ph :)

Lane Smith, MD · Answer

Hello,
As long as your diabetes is well controlled, you can absolutely get a rhinoplasty. I always recommend pursuing surgery with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. If you would like to be seen here at Smith Plastic Surgery, feel free to contact my office at 702-838-2455

Selcuk Inanli, MD · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your question!As far as I can understand from your question.There is no problem in having rhinoplasty surgery..If you can provide photos with better lighting, from the side of your face and 1 meter away I would be able to make a proper evaluation. It would be more convenient to decide with face-to-face consultation. Best regards!

Oakley Smith, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Hi a Rhinoplasty can enhance the nasal profile and it can be preformed if the underlying medical condition is well controlled

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

Diabetics can undergo rhinoplasty safely. Your glucose can be monitored while you are under anesthesia to make sure it doesn’t go too low.

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD · Answer

You are correct that patients with diabetes, have an increase risk of wound healing and increased risk of infection. However, this would be extremely rare in a rhinoplasty as the nasal tissues have such an excellent blood supply. Discuss this with your plastic surgeon, but I feel that you can proceed with confidence that this will not affect your rhinoplasty surgery.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Individuals with well-controlled diabetes should be able to have elective cosmetic surgery without too many consequences.
Individuals who have had poor controlled, long-standing diabetes with subsequent sequelae may need medical clearance or are perhaps, not ideal candidate for elective cosmetic surgery.
You may want to check with your primary care doctor to make sure everything is in order, and that your blood sugars are well-controlled. I suggest having multiple in person consultations to help find the best provider and get a good understanding of what this procedure can, and cannot accomplish. You can bring up your medical history during the consultation and he would each provider has to say firsthand. 
Rhinoplasty surgery is fairly complex, and the choice of providers can make a big difference.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom, MD

Can type 1 diabetic have rhinoplasty surgery?

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