Shouldn't I be required to have a physical and blood tests before Forehead Lift surgery?

June 5, 2014
Asked By:HairlineBlues in New York

I am scheduled for a surgery on Monday where the surgeon will be using sedation (propofol & something else) but I was not asked to get a physical clearance nor get blood tests. I am 23 years old, in good health but am just feeling like I should get blood tests just to rest assured before surgery? Am I over reacting or is this unsafe? I am flying out of NY to California for this so it's a time-sensitive issue. Thanks in advance for any insight you may have.

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