What if you're pregnant and you're scheduled to have a Rhinoplasty for a deviated septum, will it be safe to push through with the surgery? I am pregnant and I have asked the doctor to do surgery on my deviated septum. Will the surgeon be able to operate on my nose?
Answer: A favorite John McEnroe quotation comes to mind... To quote the legendary tennis star, John McEnroe, "You cannot be serious!" ;-) Just to add to the universal agreement of my colleagues: do NOT have elective cosmetic surgery while you're pregnant. If you find a surgeon who's comfortable with the idea of doing a septoplasty or rhinoplasty while you're pregnant, run away as fast as you can. In the meantime, enjoy your pregnancy and best of luck with the delivery, --DCP
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Answer: A favorite John McEnroe quotation comes to mind... To quote the legendary tennis star, John McEnroe, "You cannot be serious!" ;-) Just to add to the universal agreement of my colleagues: do NOT have elective cosmetic surgery while you're pregnant. If you find a surgeon who's comfortable with the idea of doing a septoplasty or rhinoplasty while you're pregnant, run away as fast as you can. In the meantime, enjoy your pregnancy and best of luck with the delivery, --DCP
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Answer: Elective surgery and pregnancy I'm very glad you asked this question! I would strongly advise against undergoing any type of elective surgery procedures while you're pregnant, since there is really no need or reason to put your unborn child at even the slightes risk. I think the best solution for your situation is to wait until after you've given birth or even after you stop breastfeeding, since that's definitely for the best, for both you and the baby! Good luck!
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Answer: Elective surgery and pregnancy I'm very glad you asked this question! I would strongly advise against undergoing any type of elective surgery procedures while you're pregnant, since there is really no need or reason to put your unborn child at even the slightes risk. I think the best solution for your situation is to wait until after you've given birth or even after you stop breastfeeding, since that's definitely for the best, for both you and the baby! Good luck!
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February 6, 2015
Answer: Rhinoplasty During Pregnancy is Not Advised As a general rule of thumb, I advise my patients to wait until after their pregnancy to consult a physician and go through with having a nose job. Because the surgery involves anesthesia, it can be unsafe to subject your unborn baby to the stresses and medications that a rhinoplasty procedure requires. A good, informed doctor is aware of this and will refuse to operate on an expecting mother.
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February 6, 2015
Answer: Rhinoplasty During Pregnancy is Not Advised As a general rule of thumb, I advise my patients to wait until after their pregnancy to consult a physician and go through with having a nose job. Because the surgery involves anesthesia, it can be unsafe to subject your unborn baby to the stresses and medications that a rhinoplasty procedure requires. A good, informed doctor is aware of this and will refuse to operate on an expecting mother.
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February 18, 2012
Answer: Rhinoplasty while pregenant
no. elective surgery requiring general anesthesia generally should be postoponed until after delivery.
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February 18, 2012
Answer: Rhinoplasty while pregenant
no. elective surgery requiring general anesthesia generally should be postoponed until after delivery.
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August 24, 2009
Answer: NO! Hi, Thank you for your question. No, having rhinoplasty is not safe while you are pregnant. No elective procedures should be performed while you are pregnant or lactating. The procedure, along with anesthesia, could put you and your baby at risk. There are a lot of things such as medications that you should avoid while pregnant. Discuss any concerns with your OB or Plastic Surgeon. Best regards, Dr. Speron
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August 24, 2009
Answer: NO! Hi, Thank you for your question. No, having rhinoplasty is not safe while you are pregnant. No elective procedures should be performed while you are pregnant or lactating. The procedure, along with anesthesia, could put you and your baby at risk. There are a lot of things such as medications that you should avoid while pregnant. Discuss any concerns with your OB or Plastic Surgeon. Best regards, Dr. Speron
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