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.
September 17, 2024
Answer: Pre-op testing and rhinoplasty Thank you for posting your question here! embarking on a nose transformation journey through rhinoplasty is a big decision so congratulations on making that decision, I am sure that you feel nervous which is normal before any surgery. To address the issue of testing before surgery, keep in mind that I am not privy to your medical history but given your age and for the sake of answering this question I am assuming that you are relatively healthy. When it comes to ordering pre-operative tests, most surgeons/physicians will take into account your medical history including your family medical history , previous labs, your current health condition and the surgery you will be undergoing (what is the anticipated blood loss is, how will the surgery stress your system) and use that to formulate your pre-operative testing plan. This can range from not ordering anything to extensive workups and medical clearance consult. In addition to what I mentioned most physicians utilize other guidelines from medical and anesthesia societies or the NIH. That being said, I do meet with all my patients including out of town patients prior to their surgery to establish rapport , set expectations and to answer any questions which usually eases their anxiety, so you might want to ask for an appointment or meeting at least the day before surgery. I hope this answer helps, best of luck in your upcoming surgery !
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September 17, 2024
Answer: Pre-op testing and rhinoplasty Thank you for posting your question here! embarking on a nose transformation journey through rhinoplasty is a big decision so congratulations on making that decision, I am sure that you feel nervous which is normal before any surgery. To address the issue of testing before surgery, keep in mind that I am not privy to your medical history but given your age and for the sake of answering this question I am assuming that you are relatively healthy. When it comes to ordering pre-operative tests, most surgeons/physicians will take into account your medical history including your family medical history , previous labs, your current health condition and the surgery you will be undergoing (what is the anticipated blood loss is, how will the surgery stress your system) and use that to formulate your pre-operative testing plan. This can range from not ordering anything to extensive workups and medical clearance consult. In addition to what I mentioned most physicians utilize other guidelines from medical and anesthesia societies or the NIH. That being said, I do meet with all my patients including out of town patients prior to their surgery to establish rapport , set expectations and to answer any questions which usually eases their anxiety, so you might want to ask for an appointment or meeting at least the day before surgery. I hope this answer helps, best of luck in your upcoming surgery !
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September 16, 2024
Answer: Pre-op Testing Thank you for your question! As long as you were honest about your health history and disclosed all information you should be fine. When you're young and healthy preliminary testing is usually unnecessary. I certainly wouldn't consider it to be a red flag. I would recommend you calling the surgeons office to get clarification as to why they are opting to forgo testing. Maybe this will better put your mind at ease? Its best to have full confidence in your doctor before undergoing any surgical procedure. Best of Luck!
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September 16, 2024
Answer: Pre-op Testing Thank you for your question! As long as you were honest about your health history and disclosed all information you should be fine. When you're young and healthy preliminary testing is usually unnecessary. I certainly wouldn't consider it to be a red flag. I would recommend you calling the surgeons office to get clarification as to why they are opting to forgo testing. Maybe this will better put your mind at ease? Its best to have full confidence in your doctor before undergoing any surgical procedure. Best of Luck!
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