Rhinoplasty and fertility - should I wait until after having the baby?

Hi,

Unless you are actively trying to get pregnant, there is no reason to delay surgery as it has no long term impact on fertility.

Best,
MS

Hello! Thank you for your question.Patients who had rhinoplasty surgery were able to have children after the procedure. The risk you are talking about is really low. Best regards!

When it comes to surgery and procreation, this is a matter of personal choice. I believe that fertility naturally decreases the older you get. In that regard, it may be best to focus your energies on getting pregnant. If you are certain that you do not wish to try to get pregnant for another 3 to 4 years, I do not believe that any surgical procedure would affect your fertility. Hope this helps and good luck! Sincerely, Dr Joseph

Hi there! Great questions. You'll probably find a number of differing opinions on this issue. If you're not planning on having a baby for another 3-4 years, you will likely have plenty of time to recover from an inflammatory perspective. If you wait until later, you'll be dealing with a different level of postpartum changes and inflammation. There are pros and cons to each way you go. I would speak with a surgeon about it and possibly an obstetrician to learn what is in your best interest. Hope this helps!

Having a septoplasty and a rhinoplasty should not have any bearing on fertility three or four years later. It's really a personal choice as to which procedure you have done first. Rhinoplasty is one of the most difficult procedures to perform correctly in the entire field of cosmetic surgery, so choose your surgeon wisely based on extensive experience