Thyroid and Liver Problems- Can I Have BA and TT?

asked 8 months ago by Babycakes123 in Columbus ohio
Latest answer by Alan Engler, MD
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Tags: candidate, liver, thyroid

Can you have surgery if your liver AST and ALT are high?And also if you have Thyroid just found this out today and my TT and BA is Nov 2011 Please help.

9 answers to Thyroid and Liver Problems- Can I Have BA and TT?

Abnormal tests before surgery

Find out why your tests are abnormal and get yourself treated before doing any surgery. You will heal better and reduce the chances of getting complications. Let your surgeon know that you might have to delay your surgery.

Ronald Schuster, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

www.drschuster.com

Surgery with liver and thyroid problems is always possible!

Of course, regardless of your liver or thyroid status, if you were in a car wreck and needed surgery to save your life, then there is no question about the appropriateness of proceeding with necessary surgery. The risks are higher than NOT proceeding. But with elective cosmetic surgery, taking on unnecessary risks becomes another thing entirely! Your internist or family practitioner should evaluate WHY your liver enzymes are elevated (how much is another issue), as well as identify... more

Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS
Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon

www.mpsmn.com

Tummy Tuck - Thyroid and Liver Problems- Can I Have BA and TT?

It's a question of degree, and this is something you've have to resolve by consulting both your internist and your plastic surgeon. The first question is WHY these test are abnormal. It is not, obviously, typical to have abnormal lab tests, so that should be addressed. Sometimes, when the test is repeated these value, particularly if they were only mildly elevated, may result in normal values. Sometimes not. Either way, speak to your internist ASAP, tell him... more

Alan Engler, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Cosmetic surgery in a patient with liver and thyroid issues

Cosmetic surgery is elective and your health should be your prime concern. In patients with liver issues, there can be difficulties in tolerating the anesthesia and also in proper blood clotting. A thyroid issue also can affect blood pressure, both high and low so that needs to be checked out and all liver and thyroid functions should be as normal as possible prior to any elective cosmetic surgery.

Julio Garcia, MD
Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

Medical clearance before plastic surgery

In general patients can have cosmetic surgery with elevated liver AST and ALT as well as abnormal thyroid hormone levels depending on how abnormal they are, whether the condition - levels have been stable over time and whether or not the corresponding medical condition has been normalized by appropriate medical care. Without more details it is impossible to say whether you specifically can safely have the surgery. I just did an abdominoplasty on a patient last week with elevated AST and ALT... more

Aaron Stone, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Abnormal lab tests and tummy tuck/breast augmentation

If you have abnormal lab results, the reason(s) underlying the changes should be fully explored. The results that you mention do not necessarily mean that you cannot have your scheduled surgery. I would recommend that you have your internist and/or plastic surgeon make the appropriate referrals. After adequate evaluation and treatment (if indicated), you may be able to proceed with your surgery. You should also be sure that your anesthesia provider is aware of... more

Eric T. Emerson, MD
Charlotte Plastic Surgeon

www.seplasticsurgery.com

Tummy Tuck and Breast Augmentation

Your surgeon and anesthesiologist should know about these findings. Your elevated AST and ALT are merely indicators. The degree of elevation is important, and whether or not other lab abnormalities are present (alkaline phospatase and bilirubin, hepatitis screen, etc.) is germane. If these are new findings, they should be pursued to know exactly why they are elevated. While the lab studies themselves are no contraindication to your procedure, an understanding about... more

Steve Laverson, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

feelbeautiful.com

Plastic Surgery with Medical Problems?

Thank you for the question. The medical issues and laboratory findings that you have described do not necessarily make you a poor candidate for the scheduled procedure. However, it would be in your best interest to be seen by your family doctor or internist (before surgery) to determine and/or treat the causes of the abnormal laboratory findings. This medical evaluation may provide useful information to your plastic surgeon and anesthesiologist. I hope this helps more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

Sugery and abnormal blood tests, abdominoplasty and breast augmentation

You need to have a work up by an endocrinologiest and liver/ GI specialist. why are your LFT's elevated General anaesthesia can affect the liver depending on meds used. other meds can affect the liver as well you need medical clearance