Can I Have Rhinoplasty With Immunodeficiency? HIV Test Before Surgery and Health Checks
Immunodeficiency is a condition in which the body’s immune system does not work properly, which gives a higher risk of infection than in other people. It can be present from birth or develop in adulthood.
What Causes Immunodeficiency in Adults?
- HIV infection
- past chemotherapy or immunosuppressant medicines
- health problems and some diseases
When the body is prone to infection because the immune system cannot protect against and deal with infection effectively, there is a high risk of complications after surgery, such as severe infection, slow wound healing and chronic inflammation.
Can I Have Rhinoplasty If I Have Immunodeficiency?
People with immunodeficiency can have rhinoplasty or revision rhinoplasty, but the possible risks need to be considered. These are the risks to be ready for when a person with immunodeficiency wants rhinoplasty:
- a risk of infection, because a weak immune system cannot clear germs, and infection after surgery may be severe and lead to other complications
- slower wound healing than usual, which raises the chance of infection and scarring, including keloid scars
- a risk of unusually heavy bleeding or an allergy to the rhinoplasty materials
- people with immunodeficiency (may) respond more slowly to medicines, such as antibiotics or other medicines, so extra monitoring is needed
Chronic inflammation or slow wound healing may affect the shape of the nose after rhinoplasty or revision, so the result may not be the shape you wanted.
People with immunodeficiency can have rhinoplasty or revision rhinoplasty, but they need to consider carefully the risks that (may) occur, and discuss these health problems with the surgeon in detail, to plan suitable care and lower the risk of complications.
At S45 Clinic, rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty are done by experienced surgeons, who assess your immunity together with your health check results to plan the surgery, lower possible risks and plan how to manage your immune condition ahead of surgery and during recovery.
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Note: Revision rhinoplasty, which many people know as “nose reshaping”, is surgery for people who have had nose surgery before and need a further assessment by a surgeon. The approach to care depends on the original concern, the nasal structure and the surgeon’s judgement in each case.
