8.9 total protein lab result - will this affect my BBL surgery?

Question

Hello. I am scheduled for a BBL on June 1. My tests came back today and everything was in normal range besides my 8.9 total protein result. Will this affect my surgery?

Semih Yildiz, MD, FEBOPRAS · Answer

A total protein of 8.9 is mildly elevated in many lab ranges, but it is not something that can be judged safely in isolation. Sometimes it is related to dehydration at the time of the blood draw, but it can also be associated with inflammation, infection, liver/kidney issues, or changes in blood proteins. The albumin, globulin, A/G ratio, liver tests, kidney tests, CBC, and your symptoms all matter.

This does not automatically mean your BBL must be cancelled, but you should send the result to your surgeon and anesthesia team right away rather than waiting until the day of surgery. They may repeat the test, ask you to hydrate, or request additional evaluation if the elevation persists or if other labs are abnormal. For an elective BBL, it is always safer to delay than to proceed with an unexplained abnormal lab result.

Alan Gonzalez, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello @nikkitay18, thank you for your question. Every surgeon has their own established preoperative tests and criteria for determining whether a patient is a suitable candidate for a particular procedure. It's crucial to discuss your lab results with your plastic surgeon, He or she will be able to evaluate your overall health and determine if your total protein level might affect your candidacy for a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) or if any additional tests or treatments are necessary before proceeding with the surgery.  Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS. American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS),International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science” Member (IFATS), American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP).

Geuris Cruz Quiroz, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question, 
I will recommend you to check with your PCP and plastic surgeon about it before having the procedure done, the level of certain proteins in the blood can increase when the body is fighting an infection or some other inflammation, make sure to go to your surgery with optimal results to about any type of complications during and after your procedure. Plastic surgery is not an emergency surgery you can always reschedule and take care of your health first! 
Good luck!

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear nikkitay18,every plastic surgeon has his own preoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

It is important to discuss your lab results with your board certified plastic surgeon.  She/He is the one that will advise you if it is safe to proceed with the surgery as planned.  Your surgeon has had the benefit of meeting with you and has discussed your medical history.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

I suggest you discuss your preoperative lab test results with your provider.
Most people posting questions about preoperative lab tests are scheduling surgery out of the country or in distant locations.
I recommend patients not to travel long distances for elective surgical procedures. People seem to not appreciate the importance of having in person consultations, the number of patients who have significant concerns after surgery, the number of people who end up needing revisions, or that complications actually happen.
Typically the Doctor Who orders the test is responsible for reviewing the results with the patient.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom, MD

8.9 total protein lab result - will this affect my BBL surgery?

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