Could my elevated liver enzymes stop my surgery?

Question

I am a 46yo AA female. I am 5'4, 161lb with a BMI of 27%. I have great genes when it comes to my skin, it is very elastic. I have little to no markings after giving birth to 2 children. My issue/concern is my ALT is 55, my AST is 35, will this stop my surgery?

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

This is an issue that needs to be discussed between your PCP and plastic surgeon. In situation like yours medical clearance for surgery is needed. Good luck.

Casey Anderson, MD, FACS · Answer

This elevation is very minor and should not affect your surgery. Elevation above several hundred may be cause for concern but not these very slight increases. (Assuming the rest of your labs are normal.)

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. my advice is to visit a gastroenterologist to check your CBC and make sure you are in optimal conditions before the procedure. I would suggest to be treated by board certified plastic surgeon with experience in this procedure, to get the best desired results.

Respectfully,
Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Respectfully,
Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Respectfully,
Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Cheerful735772,
every plastic surgeon has his own preoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. You should be healthy prior to any elective procedure. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Best plan is obtain written medical clearances from your internist or liver MD ASAP. Then you can present to your chosen Plastic Surgeon the results. I have done many lipo 360/BBL with lab results like yours.

Douglas Taranow, DO, FACOS · Answer

Your ALT and AST are only mildly elevated and should not interfere with your surgery.  I do not order liver enzyme tests prior to surgical procedures.
If your PMD is worried, they may repeat them just to make sure they are accurate.
Best wishes,
Dr. T

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

You should review your lab results with the Doctor Who ordered the tests which I’m assuming is the plastic surgeon who will be doing your procedure.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD

Could my elevated liver enzymes stop my surgery?

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