Elevated HCG in labwork but NOT pregnant, what are the chances I can still have my BA?

September 7, 2016
Asked By:Kwiebe in Calgary, AB

I have elevated HCG levels in my bloodwork, as I had a surgical abortion two weeks ago (was on birthcontrol) Currently. I have surgery this tuesday flying from Canada to Miami. I have a signed doctors note showing I am not pregnant, but having any HCG levels coming back on lab work is detrimental to breast augmentation surgery why? Looking for honest answers about why a surgeon would not allow me to get surgery with confirmation I am not pregnant.

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September 10, 2016

Answer: Zero chance

Gary Lawton, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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September 10, 2016

Answer: Zero chance

Gary Lawton, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 8, 2016

Answer: Post Abortion HCG Levels

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 8, 2016

Answer: Post Abortion HCG Levels

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 8, 2016

Answer: Elevated HCG

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 8, 2016

Answer: Elevated HCG

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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September 8, 2016

Answer: Hcg

Jonathan Saunders, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 8, 2016

Answer: Hcg

Jonathan Saunders, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 7, 2016

Answer: Elevated HCG in labwork but NOT pregnant, what are the chances I can still have my BA?

Nelson Castillo, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 7, 2016

Answer: Elevated HCG in labwork but NOT pregnant, what are the chances I can still have my BA?

Nelson Castillo, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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