Can I still have a breast augmentation if my AST and ALT levels are elevated for an unknown reason?

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I'm supposed to have a breast augmentation in the morning. I was told by a nurse at my surgeon's office that my ast and alt levels were elevated just over the normal and into the high range. I've never had this happen before and not sure what's causing it. I did stop taking an antidepressant for several days, then started taking the full dose again right before having my labs done. Could that cause the levels to rise? Is my surgery still an option?

Mathew A. Plant, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Each situation will be different and its impossible for anyone to advise you without knowing your full medical history. It's best to speak with your surgeon, anesthesiologist or family physician. Hope that helps!

Reza Momeni, MD, FACS · Answer

some patients live with slightly elevated enzymes.  Without knowing exactly what a full background history and medications are your case, no one on the site will be able to answer your question.  Most prudent plastic surgeons will require you to have a gastroenterologist consult with you and review your history and labs to ensure that there is no danger to surgery before proceeding.

Deborah Sillins, MD · Answer

Elevated liver functions can be caused by many reasons. I would recommend to have this checked prior to surgery. Many of the medications given at surgery need the liver to help metabolize them. It is important to find out the cause.

Jeffrey D. Wagner, MD · Answer

These abnormalities are common and can have a wide range of minor causes, as well as a few major ones.  Discuss with your surgeon and family doctor and also the anesthesiologist.  If your labs are a little elevated, but you are asymptomatic and not ill, you can probably proceed safely.  Further evaluation or at least followup may be necessary, however, so check with your doctor.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. This is a question you will have to ask your surgeon. I would assume that if your lab work was elevated and there was a cancellation the clinic would have notified you. All the best,

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