What are some reasons why a doctor will turn you down for a tummy tuck? In regard to labs.

hello. There are many factors to consider before undergoing a tummy tuck.  To be completely safe- your blood count and chemistries as well as glucose  need to be normal   A preop  ekg is also important in many cases   It is wise to get your medical history in order prior to surgery 

Abdominoplasty is a purely elective operation. Every surgery has risks so it is very important to try to reduce your risk as much as possible. Every patient has a past medical history and I let that determine which lab tests need to be evaluated. The anesthesiologists need to make sure that you are not anemic or pregnant. If you have liver, heart, kidney, or pancreas disease, we need to evaluate lab tests to determine of there are additional problems which may occur during or after surgery. Certain lab tests might be important for you primary care doctor, but they may not be too important in the immediate peri-operative time frame. If you get denied for surgery by your plastic surgeon, it's usually for a very good reason. We want you to have a good and healthy outcome.

Tummy tucks are elective procedures so it's imperative that your are medically optimized prior to your procedure. Standard labs include blood counts, chem panels and coagulation panels (how your blood clots). Abnormalities in these labs can potentially cause you to be at increased risk from either the surgery itself or from anesthesia. Examples include anemia (low blood levels), abnormalities in your kidney or liver function tests, or increased bleeding risks. I would recommend talking to your surgeon or primary care doctor. Often the first step is to repeat the labs as there can be daily variation or potentially lab error. If there is an abdnormality, please talk to your medical providers.