Can I get a Rhinoplasty if I have epilepsy?

Question

I take keppra everyday 1 in a half in the morning and 1 in the night and the - milligrams Are 1,000 but I been wanting to get a nose job and I’m concerned if I’ll be able to get one

Roger Tsai, MD · Answer

Great question!  You would need to get a medical clearance from your internet and your neurologist to undergo general anesthesia.  As long as they say you are safe, then you should be good to go, so the ultimate decision will be up to them since they are the ones treating you for this issue.Best of luck and hope this information helps!
- Dr. Roger Tsai  @DrRogerTsai
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

Most people with epilepsy CAN undergo rhinoplasty surgery. You may need clearance from your neurologist since everyone's epilepsy is different. Hope this helps! Dr Joseph

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Hello. Great question. You will need to get medical clearance from your treating physician in order to be considered a possible candidate for rhinoplasty.

Gary Linkov, MD · Answer

You will need medical clearance. Surgically, there should be no added risk to your ultimate rhinoplasty outcome. Good luck! 
Gary Linkov, MD
Nose Specialist
Manhattan

Michael A. Persky, MD · Answer

Hi J,Yes, patients with epilepsy may under rhinoplasty but only with a medical clearance from their neurologist.  Good luck and be well.Dr. P

Laurence Weider, MD · Answer

Assuming that your seizures are controlled on medication, then it is likely. However, you will need to obtain clearance to proceed with general anesthesia and surgery from the neurologist who treats your seizures and prescribes your anti-seizure medication. So, prior to having a consultation with a Plastic Surgeon, I would recommend discussing this with your neurologist and asking about clearance for surgery. Best of luck.

David Gilpin, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question!  You will need to have a medical clearance from your neurologist and/or whomever prescribes your epilepsy medication.  As long as your epilepsy is under control you should be okay to undergo surgery.  Be sure to discuss this with your surgeon before your procedure. I hope that this helps!-David Gilpin

Edwin F. Williams, III, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. As long as you obtain pre-operative clearance from your Neurologist, you should be safe to undergo general anesthesia for your rhinoplasty. Best of luck!

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

it is unusual to have a seizure while under anesthesia because the medications will block a seizure.  Other factors need to be considered as well such as whether your seizures are under good control and not a bad idea to check this with your neurologist to be on the safe side.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Yes, it is possible to undergo rhinoplasty when you have epilepsy.  It is probably best to get clearance from your neurologist before undergoing elective cosmetic surgery on your nose.   Choose your Rhinoplasty surgeon wisely, since this is 1 of the most difficult procedures to perform correctly in the entire field cosmetic surgery

Can I get a Rhinoplasty if I have epilepsy?

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