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I'm getting a tonsill/adenoidectomy & rhino/septoplasty nxt wk. i've been on triamoncinolone .01% cream for past 3 mths. will this complicate surgery?

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Dr. Ihab Ibrahim answered

Specializes in Pain Management

I hope you : Are not using it on your face. If you are, please stop. Otherwise, should be ok.

Answered 6/28/2013

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Dr. Richard Pollard answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

No: Let your anesthesiologist and surgeon know you are on the medication, but it should not affect the surgery.

Answered 4/24/2015

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