I have chronic hepatitis b. Can I get a BBL?

Transmission of the hepatitis B virus can happen if you come into contact with an infected person’s bodily fluids or blood so you will need clearance from the medical specialist who is treating your Hep B. You will also need to tell the board certified PS during your consultation so that he/she can take precaution to decrease the risk of intraoperative transmission: use of double latex gloves, changed hourly, enclosed hood and face-masks, knee-length impermeable gowns, a combination of shoe-covers with coverage to the knee and disposable drapes. Inadvertent pricks or cuts should be bled and washed immediately with iodine, soap and water.

Dear Fantastic520620,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. You will need to get a clearance from your doctor prior to surgery. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Some surgeons may be apprehensive to do elective surgery on patients with active hep b.

I suggest consulting abd see what each provider has to say.

Continue wiring with hematologist/gastroenterologist to try to clear the virus.

Recognize you are contagious and take preventions to not spread the disease(STD). Hep b is highly contagious.


Confirm family members have been vaccinated.

Mats Hagstrom, MD