Can I get elective surgery if I had hep c?

September 19, 2020
Asked By:buki3160 in Florida, FL

I recently found out I was exposed and contracted acute hep c in the past. My blood work shows I have the antibodies but not the virus itself. I am healthy otherwise and my bloodwork is all in good range (hemoglobin is almost 16 without any supplements). My question is does hep c interfere with cosmetic surgery if your levels are ok and your primary doc clears you? I have heard and read conflicting things on this. Thank you in advance!

Answers (9)

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September 29, 2020

Answer: Hep C and surgery

Stephen T. Greenberg, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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September 29, 2020

Answer: Hep C and surgery

Stephen T. Greenberg, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 24, 2020

Answer: Elective Surgery

Richard A. Bartlett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 24, 2020

Answer: Elective Surgery

Richard A. Bartlett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 22, 2020

Answer: Hep C

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 22, 2020

Answer: Hep C

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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September 22, 2020

Answer: Can I get elective surgery if I had hep c?

Kenneth Hughes, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 22, 2020

Answer: Can I get elective surgery if I had hep c?

Kenneth Hughes, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 22, 2020

Answer: Hepatitis

Ronald J. Edelson, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 22, 2020

Answer: Hepatitis

Ronald J. Edelson, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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