Are drug test given before breast lift surgery?

  Some surgeons believe that marijuana will affect the results of surgery, and others do not.  The really issue is that you should be very up front with your surgeon an your anesthesiologist and discuss this topic not on the day of surgery, but the well before surgery so that any pros and cons can be considered.

Just be honest with your surgeon, it can only hurt you to not tell the truth, and potentially cause some into-operative problems. It doesn't sound like there should be any problems with what you have done, but tell him the truth and let him make a decision. Worst case, you will have your surgery delayed a few weeks.

It is not a good idea to smoke before during or after surgery.  Best to discuss with your surgeon to review your care.

I don't think that your marijuana use affects this decision any differently thatn it might for any other smoker.  In my office I typically follow the same pre-op recommendations used by the hospital around the corner from my center.  That is that, for people ages under 55. with no significant past medical history and no abnormal physical findings, then only a pregnancy test is required.  Some patients feel more comfortable having more testing, but studies have shown that this is typically unnecessary.

Thank you for your honest question.The easy answer is to say " Talk with your surgeon".  The truth is that most standard blodd testing does not look for drugs.  Smoking marijuana does not affect surgery in my experience.  It has decreased post operative nausea in many patients.  Your surgeon may feel differently, but usually ceasing smoking thirty days before surgery is adaquate.Best of luck.Dr. T

The standard blood tests would not pick up the metabolite for marijuana. However, to the extent that it affected blood thinning, it could change the results on your clotting times.  It is my understanding that 30 days off would be sufficient but the bigger issue is not communicating this information to your plastic surgeon. I encourage you to be upfront with your treating doctor and the anesthesiologist.

For your own health, be totally honest with your surgeon and the anesthesia department. Your health and well being is of the utmost importance.