What is Included in the Preop Workup That Needs to Be Done by the Primary Care Physician?

Requirements may vary from surgeon to surgeon.  I have my patients complete a general medical history pre-op by their family doctor as well as standard blood work to ensure they are healthy to proceed with surgery.  Should you have any medical conditions, further testing may be required.  

Each surgeon has their own requirements. For my patients,I do a history and physical. A complete blood count (CBC)  test is ordered to be sure that you are in good health. Usually it is not necessary to see your primary care physician unless you have a medical condition that would require clearance. You are also evaluated by our Board Certified Anesthesiologist. Good Luck!

            There is no uniform standard here with regard to labs, etc.  A complete history and physical needs to be performed, but lab work and other workup will be based upon risk factors and surgeon or anesthesiologist judgment.  Find a plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of mommy makeover procedures each year.  Then look at the plastic surgeon's website before and after photo galleries to get a sense of who can deliver the results.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA