Do doctors check for HIV or hepatitis in the blood work before breast augmentation?

Routine labs may be required before breast augmentation depending on the age and health of the patient.   HIV and hepatitis screening are not routinely performed.  Any concerns about these infections should be monitored and treated through a primary care physician or infections disease specialist.    Elective procedures would be discouraged unless these conditions are treated.   

Some doctors routinely checked for hepatitis and HIV, and some will do if asked. If you are concerned that you may have hepatitis or HIV, please see your medical doctor. If you are in an active and untreated stage, you do not need elective surgery. If you are stable and well controlled, you should do well with elective surgery.