How Soon Can I Try to Get Pregnant After Rhinoplasty?

Question

I have a rhinoplasty scheduled on sept 17 and an appointment with a fertility specialist for IVF October 31. Will I have given my nose enough time to heal before TTC?

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Dear aimbeecabo,

	
		6 weeks should be plenty of time to space out between the 2 treatments
	
		Enjoy your new nose
	
		Also, let your surgeon know about your plans


	Best regards,

	Nima Shemirani

Richard W. Westreich, MD · Answer

Hi Aimee,

	As long as you are no longer taking medications there should be no issue with having surgery and getting pregnant 6 weeks later. At that time your nose should feel pretty good and it won't be uncomfortable as a baseline. Pregnancy can cause a significant amount of stuffiness in the nose, due to hormone levels, which rise in the first Trimester. If you still have swelling from surgery, this will add to that. However, there is no medical issue with the plan that you have set forth.

	Best of luck

Naveen Somia, MBBS, PhD, FRACS · Answer

Looks like you have allowed 6 weeks, that is adequate time to heal following a Rhinoplasty, prior to your IVF. All the best.

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD · Answer

Your timing seems to be okay for your attempted IVF.  If there are any concerns speak with your fertility physician.

Stephen Weber MD, FACS · Answer

Your timing should be perfectly fine. One thing to anticipate is rhinitis of pregnancy. You will likely notice nasal stuffiness that develops during your pregnancy which is not related to surgery but the hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy. Best of luck with both your rhinoplasty and pregnancy. I hope this information is helpful.

	Stephen Weber MD, FACS

	Lone Tree Facial Plastic Surgeon

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD (retired) · Answer

Whenever you like but having a few month or so before morning sickness is probably best.

Jay M. Pensler, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Six weeks should be plenty of time following a rhinoplasty to see an IVF  specialist.

Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired) · Answer

You will be on the road to recovery by the time you see your fertility specialist.  Follow your Plastic Surgeon's post op instructions for a fast recovery. Good luck with the fertility treatment.

How Soon Can I Try to Get Pregnant After Rhinoplasty?

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