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Robert A. Weiss, MD answers: What's the blood test before Smart Lipo for?

When they do blood tests before Smart Lipo what do they look for?


Robert A. Weiss, MD
4 months ago
By Robert A. Weiss, MD - Baltimore Dermatologist

Blood tests are particularly important prior to general anesthesia.  If the procedure will be performed under tumescent local anesthesia, blood tests can be very limited or not even necessary.  Typically when blood tests are performed, testing is to rule out anemia or blood clotting disorders.

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