Is Having Rhinoplasty Safe if You're Pregnant?

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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?

David C. Pearson, MD · Answer

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

Dinko Toncic, MD · Answer

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!

Sam Rizk, MD · Answer

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.

Adam Bryce Weinfeld, MD · Answer

no. elective surgery requiring general anesthesia generally should be postoponed until after delivery.

Sam Speron, MD, FACS · Answer

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

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

You're likely going to have to push the baby out before you "push through with the surgery". You could put your unborn child at risk with an elective surgery while you're pregnant.
If you're experiencing a stuffy nose (rhinitis of pregnancy), you should see a certified ENT for evaluation and treatment.
Good luck, and best regards.

Tanveer Janjua, MD · Answer

NO, NO, NO, NO!!!
When you are pregnant, it is a fragile state of the body with two bodies depending upon your health. Any surgical procedure that is elective should be put away till after your deliver and have recovered from it.
Don't get Botox, fillers, dont get unnecessary dental work, don't get any numbing medications without checking with your OB, don't even take any pain medications or over the counter pills without checking with your OB.
Regards

Houtan Chaboki, MD · Answer

No.
Any elective surgery is unsafe and should not be performed during pregnancy or lactation. Both the surgical procedure & anesthesia could affect the pregnancy.
 The rhinoplasty surgeon will reschedule the procedure once it is safe.

Philip Young, MD · Answer

Absolutely not. You cannot chance harming your unborn baby &ndash; any reputable doctor will deny your surgery. Enjoy your pregnancy and plan on your surgery after you have given birth.

Robert L. Kraft, MD, FACS · Answer

There is no reason to undergo deviated septum repair while pregnant and every reason not to.  I know of no surgeon who would knowingly perform such a procedure on a pregnant woman.  The pregnancy counter indicates any non emergent or lifesaving procedure.

Is Having Rhinoplasty Safe if You're Pregnant?

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