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Rhinoplasty following retinal surgery

2017-09-10 16:24:22
"Hi, I had a vitrectomy (for eye macular hole closure) 10 months ago, now I want to do rhinoplasty along with septoplasty- is it OK to do this surgery or should I refrain because of my medical history?"
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Rhinoplasty surgery is cosmetic surgery of the nose. Usually there is no absolute contra indication for rhinoplasty in patients who have undergone vitrectomy. You need to consult your vitro retinal surgeon regarding period after which you can safely undergo any surgery
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Answered2017-09-13 01:51:07

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