Can I Have a Rhinoplasty when I Had Retinal Detachment in the Past?

Question

I want to have a nose surgery (my nose is big and i need a reduction of nasal bridge) but i have some doubts because in the past i had retinal detachmen tand leizer treatment for that problem... (6 years ago) Is it dangerous to have a nose surgery?

William Portuese, MD · Answer

It is certainly acceptable to undergo a rhinoplasty after having had a retinal detachment. Have your ophthalmologist take a look at your retina to make sure there are no recurrent detachments going on prior to embarking on a rhinoplasty, but the retinal detachment and the rhinoplasty should be unrelated events.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

If you had a prior retinal detachment and it has healed, it is probably fine to undergo a rhinoplasty. Certainly touch base with your ophthalmologist first.

Tal T. Roudner, MD, FACS · Answer

As long as you have recovered from the injury and your ophthalmologist gives you the OK to undergo surgery. I do not see any contradiction for you to undergo Rhinoplasty procedure!

	Good luck !

David A. Bray, Sr., MD · Answer

On first thinking about your issue, I see no reason not to proceed. The actual surgery is really away form your eye. However, to be safe see your eye doctor first

Richard Ellenbogen, MD (retired) · Answer

So long as you have healed from your retinal detachment, I don't see any reason not to proceed. To be safe, I would have an ophthomologist clear you for surgery

Can I Have a Rhinoplasty when I Had Retinal Detachment in the Past?

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