Is it normal to not have any pre-op testing done before a rhinoplasty?

September 13, 2024
Asked By:Exquisite688548 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I’m supposed to have my rhinoplasty/septoplasty done in less than 3 weeks. All I had was a telephone visit to go over my health history (I live out of state), and that’s it. No blood work, ekg, scans, anything required. I’m not sure if this is sketchy. The surgeon does work in a hospital. I am 25, no known health conditions. I’m also worried because he seems to buy a lot of followers/likes. He is board certified and has good credentials, but idk if these are red flags.

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September 28, 2024

Answer: Laboratory testing may not be required in somebody who is 25 and healthy, before rhinoplasty.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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September 28, 2024

Answer: Laboratory testing may not be required in somebody who is 25 and healthy, before rhinoplasty.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
September 20, 2024

Answer: Safe to proceed with no testing if you are young and healthy!

Anil R. Shah, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
September 20, 2024

Answer: Safe to proceed with no testing if you are young and healthy!

Anil R. Shah, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
September 17, 2024

Answer: Usually testing done in patients over 65 years old.

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 17, 2024

Answer: Usually testing done in patients over 65 years old.

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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September 17, 2024

Answer: Pre-op testing and rhinoplasty

Rajaie Hazboun, MD, MBABoard Eligible Plastic Surgeon
September 17, 2024

Answer: Pre-op testing and rhinoplasty

Rajaie Hazboun, MD, MBABoard Eligible Plastic Surgeon
September 16, 2024

Answer: Pre-op Testing

Peter Chang, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 16, 2024

Answer: Pre-op Testing

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