Should blood work ALWAYS be done before a plastic surgery, specifically Rhinoplasty?

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In a consultation for a rhinoplasty, I got told by the Dr.'s assistant that I would not need to get blood work done before the surgery because I am young and healthy. Is that common/normal? Should I be concerned? I am very scared of anesthesia complications and I thought that blood work would help reduce the risks.

Thomas Trevisani, MD · Answer

Preop blood work is essential before any surgery that involves general anesthesia. If you're young and healthy-- in our practice -basic blood work and in some instances-chest x-ray-- is a requirement. If you're over 40 and/or have any medical conditions-- we request medical clearance from a primary doctor. But you should always talk to your Doctor about your concerns.

Ali Sajjadian, MD, FACS · Answer

Thanks for your question.Blood work should be done prior to any general or sedation anesthesia, just to be safe. In our practice we also get medical clearance for most patients over 40 years of age. Hope this was helpful.Best wishes,Dr Sajjadian

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Usually a hemoglobin and pregnancy test are performed.  Sometimes more labs are done.  I am not sure that you could get a panel of experts to agree on this.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Howard A. Tobin, MD · Answer

In my practice, we have no requirement for routine blood work in young healthy patients. On the day of surgery we do a hematocrit. Each practice has it's own opinions on this subject

Frederic H. Corbin, MD (license restricted) · Answer

Thank you for your question and in my practice basic blood work is obtained prior to general anesthesia even in young healthy individualsDr Corbin

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