What lab work needs to be done before I get a tummy tuck, breast augmentation and chin lipo?

if you are otherwise healthy, often all that is needed is a blood count. If you are over 55 years old, I usually require an EKG. Your plastic surgeon will determine what workup you should have, and may vary widely from what I mentioned above.

Thank you for your question. The lab work for each patient is unique and depends on their medical background, age and other factors. Your surgeon should have your medical information in order to let you know which exams you need to get done. The most common labs required for surgery are Complete Blood Count (CBC), Prothrombin Time (PT), Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT).That said, you definitely have to choose your surgeon correctly and make sure that he/she has the training and experience to meet your goals with absolute safety.  Best is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with specialized expertise in this procedure.

The plastic surgeon who will be performing the surgery will determine the required lab work.  My patients are cleared for surgery by their PCP and specialists if necessary.  The tests needed will vary with age, current medical problems, and personal preference to some extent.  Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Good afternoon Mtoloai,
Not every surgeon you consult will necessarily give you the same answer in regards to Pre-op work needed for surgery. The Lab work required by your plastic surgeon takes into consideration your age, whether you smoke, your past medical history and family history. 
You should consult your physician in order to get a more accurate answer on the specific tests required for your pre-operative lab work. However, to give you an idea I ask my patients to get tested for PT/PTT, HCG Quantitative, CBC, Urinalysis, EKG and Chest X-Ray. I also require that my patients be medically cleared by, and obtain a letter from, their primary care physician.
I hope this was of help to you.
Best Regards,
Dr. Jose M. Soler-Baillo, M.D, M.S,
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Dear mtoloai,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, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Every PS and every provider will vary in preop lab work recommendation and depends on your age, past medical history etc. Best to check with your PS

Requested lab work will vary by surgeon and patient.  Standard labs will include a pregnancy test on the day of surgery for all females of childbearing age.  If you are diabetic your blood sugar will also be checked.  Any labs prior to your surgical day will be determined by your surgeon.

Hi, thanks for sharing your concern with us! I usually recommend: -Blood count
-Glycemia
-Urea and creatinine
-Blood clotting tests
-Pregnancy test
-Viral Testing (HIV, hepatitis and syphilis)
-Urinalysis
-Chest x-ray and electrocardiogram and a cardiovascular pre-surgical evaluation.Please try to find a board certified plastic surgeon, remember that your safety, always, is going to be first.
Have a great day! 

This depends on your age, medical history and the surgeon and facility. Different protocols exist for a lot of facilities and surgeons have a variety of preferences. A common lab panel would include a CBC (complete blood count), electrolytes, coagulation profile, and EKG, and sometimes a urinalysis. Females of childbearing age typically get at least a urine pregnancy test done on the day of surgery if not a test beforehand. However, having said this, there are guidelines from the anesthesia and cardiology societies that suggest minimal preop testing is required for most patients under the age of 55 who do not have a history of cardiovascular issues or major medical problems, though it also depends on gender. Nonetheless, at the end of the day, whichever surgeon performs your surgery will expect and require you to obtain the preop workup that the surgeon uses in his/her practice.

Every surgeon has her or his own protocol with regard to pre-operative lab tests.I would suggest your  plastic surgeon be certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and ideally a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) that you trust and are comfortable with. You should discuss your concerns with that surgeon.

Robert Singer, MD FACS

La Jolla, California