Can a Person W/ Hepatitis B Still Be Eligible for Cosmetic Surgery?

Surgeons follow something we refer to as "Universal Precautions" for every patient we encounter, meaning we follow strict steps to ensure there is no possible transmission of disease.  Therefore a person with HepB can still be a candidate for cosmetic surgery.  Labwork will depend on the procedure you are having, and your comorbidities.  

Yes, as long as you are cleared by your primary care physician and your blood work is normal.

As long as the overall health of the patient is good, someone with a past history of Hepatitis B still could have cosmetic surgery.  A person who is symptomatic from an active infection of Hepatitis B would not be a good candidate for any elective surgery.  The health of the patient would also determine which blood tests, if any, would be ordered prior to surgery.  For a procedure, such as a chin augmentation with an implant, there is very little blood loss and in a healthy patient it's possible that no blood tests would be needed.   

answer is yes you certainly can have surgery. You want to ensure that you have normal liver function and in some cases patients with these conditions have some impaired clotting ability. That being said you want to test liver function and your ability to clot with blood tests. You also want to be sure that you are very open with your surgeon and other care providers so they can take the proper precautions when performing your surgery. I would not expect unusual healing issues and you unless, again, you had impaired liver function or a low-protein, etc.

 

Good luck to you and I hope you can enjoy your cosmetic results in the future

 

Chase Lay MD

Hepatitis B is not a contraindication any form of cosmetic surgery including the implantation of synthetic materials, like a chin implant. It would just be necessary to have blood work that demonstrates that you have normal liver function and immune levels.

Hepatitis B is not a contraindication to plastic surgery as long as your liver function is adequate. You will want to talk with your primary care doctor or hepatologist to make sure that your liver function is adequate to tolerate IV sedation or general anesthesia if recommended by your plastic surgeon. I hope this information is helpful.

Stephen Weber MD, FACS

Weber Facial Plastic Surgery

  It is acceptable to undergo elective cosmetic surgery including a chin implant if you have hepatitis B. Is important to check with your family physician, and make sure that the disease is not active, and your liver function tests are normal.

Hepatitis B is not a strict contraindication to cosmetic surgery.  You will need to have thorough blood work and a pre-op evaluation to make sure your hepatitis is not significantly affecting your liver.  Usual blood work includes a blood count, clotting tests and may include other tests depending on your age and medical conditions.  All the best.

As long as you have normal liver function cosmetic surgery can be done on a patient with Hepatitis B. Get clearance from the physician who monitors your liver status. A chin implant can be done with just local anesthesia.