Controlled thyroid disease is generally not an obstacle to rhinoplasty. What matters is that your thyroid hormone levels are within normal limits on the date of surgery.
Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
If it is balanced with medication, surgery can be performed safely. Untreated hypothyroidism slows healing and increases the anesthesia risk. Those taking levothyroxine (Euthyrox, Tefor, etc.) can usually take their medication on the morning of surgery as well — this is confirmed together with the anesthesiologist.
Hyperthyroidism (Overactive Thyroid)
Uncontrolled hyperthyroidism carries serious cardiovascular risks during anesthesia (palpitations, blood pressure fluctuations, thyroid storm). Before surgery, a euthyroid state must be achieved.
Required Preoperative Tests
In addition to standard blood tests, TSH, free T3 and free T4 levels are requested. Additional evaluation may be carried out in patients who have had thyroid surgery or radioactive iodine treatment.
What Should You Do?
For your consultation, bring details of your thyroid diagnosis, the names and doses of the medications you take and, if available, your most recent test results. If your values are suitable, no additional waiting is needed for surgery.