Does my doctor do my blood test or do I have to and how soon before the surgery day?

Thank you for the question.
You'll find that every practice has a different routine when it comes to pre-operative lab and medical workup. This includes blood tests that are ordered.  For most young, healthy patients minimal to no blood work is necessary. For example, often a hemoglobin check and a pregnancy test may be all that is indicated for a young healthy patient undergoing breast surgery.
In our practice, during the preoperative visit ( typically done several weeks prior to surgery)  patients are given a list of do's and don'ts that will help them get through the surgery and recovery safely.   We review their medical history and obtain any necessary preoperative workup necessary. This may include EKG and/or laboratory values depending on the patient's specific situation (factors such as patient age and medical history are important).
It will be best to speak with your surgeon and see what the office policy is for that specific office.
Best wishes.

I appreciate your question.





Best to discuss this question with your surgeon.  I require lab work and sometimes imaging on all my patients 2 two weeks prior to date of surgery.



The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.



Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative breast surgery.





Best of luck!





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Thank you for your question.  You should call your surgeon and ask if he/she is wanting labs on you.   Every surgeon is different.  In my practice I get routine labs on all my patients prior to surgery.  Depending on medical history/background I will ask for additional labs if needed.  Depending on your insurance plan, lots of times the labs and medications will be covered by insurance.  Best of luck!