What does blood work test for Breast Augmentation with general anesthesia?

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Christopher J. Davidson, MD, FACS · Answer

Great question - and the answer really varies based upon the medical history and age of the patient.  In general, in healthy patients, 60 years-old and younger, without any significant medical conditions, I do not get any bloodwork for an elective cosmetic operation, including a breast augmentation.If a patient has a particular health condition I will often get blood work or testing that is related to the medical condition.best of luck!

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

The blood work ordered for surgery will vary by surgeon and patient.  The labs are ordered so that the surgeon and anesthesiologist can ensure that you are healthy for surgery.  If anything comes back unusual in your lab report, your surgeon will contact you to discuss it.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question.
You'll find that every practice has a different routine when it comes to pre-operative lab and medical workup. This includes blood tests that are ordered.  For most young, healthy patients minimal to no blood work is necessary. For example, often a hemoglobin check and a pregnancy test may be all that is indicated for a young healthy patient undergoing breast surgery.
In our practice, during the preoperative visit ( typically done several weeks prior to surgery)  patients are given a list of do's and don'ts that will help them get through the surgery and recovery safely.   We review their medical history and obtain any necessary preoperative workup necessary. This may include EKG and/or laboratory values depending on the patient's specific situation (factors such as patient age and medical history are important).
It will be best to speak with your surgeon and see what the office policy is for that specific office.
Best wishes.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

The medical work up prioro to breast augmentation is dependant on your age, health risks, existing medical history. A common routine breast augmentation in a healthy patient usually tests for electrolytes, clotting factors, kidney function, HCG levels and complete blood count.

Jose Perez-Gurri, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi. The degree of a medical work up prior to elective cosmtetic surgery is dependent on several factors including age and medical health history. As a rule of thumb, we require basic labs to include  a comlete blood count, clotting studies , ekg, urinalyis and any other exam required based on the patient's individual medical history.However, if the patient is young and healthy, the only test wevrequire is a pregnancy test perfomred the day of surgery. Many years ago, studies were done to evaulate the amount of money being spent in unnecessary blood work in otherwise healthy patinets undergoing elective ambulatory procedures. The requirements were changed following those studies. Howver, if a young patinet desires blood work, we will issue an order. Good luck

What does blood work test for Breast Augmentation with general anesthesia?

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