I am considering a Revision Rhinoplasty and procedure for the lower eyes. I had a complete blood test done about six months ago and everything came out fine. I'm 37 years old and not on any medication. Is there any other pre-screening that needs to be done before surgery?
Answer: Preoperative blood tests before cosmetic surgery
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February 27, 2010
Answer: Lab testing prior to cosmetic or plastic surgery Your tests will be determined by any other health factors such as diabetes or use of potassium wasting diuretics in addition to the preferences of the surgeon and anesthesiologist. There are no hard and fast rules. Clearly if you are a female of child bearing age, you will probably get a urine pregnancy test prior to general anesthesia at the very minimum.
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February 27, 2010
Answer: Lab testing prior to cosmetic or plastic surgery Your tests will be determined by any other health factors such as diabetes or use of potassium wasting diuretics in addition to the preferences of the surgeon and anesthesiologist. There are no hard and fast rules. Clearly if you are a female of child bearing age, you will probably get a urine pregnancy test prior to general anesthesia at the very minimum.
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February 24, 2010
Answer: Pre-op testing before rhinoplasty. I couldn't agree more with Dr. Aldea. The history and physical are the most important aspects of pre-op clearance and have strong scientific support, whereas most of the pre-op lab work in otherwise-healthy patients is a waste of time and resources.
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February 24, 2010
Answer: Pre-op testing before rhinoplasty. I couldn't agree more with Dr. Aldea. The history and physical are the most important aspects of pre-op clearance and have strong scientific support, whereas most of the pre-op lab work in otherwise-healthy patients is a waste of time and resources.
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March 25, 2018
Answer: Medical tests before your cosmetic surgery
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March 25, 2018
Answer: Medical tests before your cosmetic surgery
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February 22, 2010
Answer: Pre-Surgical Tests A thorough history and physical examination are the most important precursors to elective surgery (cosmetic or not). According to the American Society of Anesthesiologists, your (ASA) risk goes up on your 35th birthday and as a result many doctors, reflexively order often useless tests to protect themselves from potential future litigation. Millions of useless, noncontributory blood counts, chemistries, chest x-rays are ordered every year. Each facility differs in which tests it will require, if any and there is nothing you can do about it.
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February 22, 2010
Answer: Pre-Surgical Tests A thorough history and physical examination are the most important precursors to elective surgery (cosmetic or not). According to the American Society of Anesthesiologists, your (ASA) risk goes up on your 35th birthday and as a result many doctors, reflexively order often useless tests to protect themselves from potential future litigation. Millions of useless, noncontributory blood counts, chemistries, chest x-rays are ordered every year. Each facility differs in which tests it will require, if any and there is nothing you can do about it.
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