Having rhinoplasty in 2 weeks; If I still have a blocked nose when surgery comes, will they still do the operation?

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I've been waking up with a blocked nose for the past 10 days or so, I don't think it's a cold, but regardless I'm concerned because I'm having a rhinoplasty done in 2 weeks. If I still have a blocked nose when surgery comes, will they still do the operation? Thanks

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

You need to speak with your surgeon. It could be something   minor like allergies or could be a virus. If it’s a virus it should be over by the time of your surgery. Not a bad idea to get an at home Covid test and make sure that’s not the issue

Juris Bunkis, MD, FACS - Account Suspended · Answer

If you were breathing perfectly normal until ten days ago and now cannot, I would go see your doctor to find out if you have a cold, allergies, etc.    Rhinoplasty surgery is 100% elective and I would not do it if you are not perfectly healthy.

Having rhinoplasty in 2 weeks; If I still have a blocked nose when surgery comes, will they still do the operation?

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