Would I be eligible for a tummy tuck with these pre-op test results?

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Hi there, my pre op tests came with 140 GGT and 123 ALP. Can a tummy tuck procedure be carrier on with this? Thanks

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question regarding whether you're eligible for a tummy tuck with an elevated GGT and ALP. Even though all these labs are elevated, I would still think to proceed with a tummy tuck. If you have any more elevated labs, these need to be considered. However, if you only have these two elevated labs, I believe you still proceed with your surgery. Of course, if you're an internist, PCP, or GP who determines other health problems, your surgery must be canceled. However, if these are the only two isolated results, you can still proceed with a tummy tuck. Thank you for your question regarding whether you're eligible for a tummy tuck with an elevated GGT and ALP. 
Please seek an experienced board-certified plastic surgeon. Good luck. 
Sincerely,
Dr. Katzen

Geuris Cruz Quiroz, MD · Answer

Thank you for your questions dear @Sukanya21
In order to know if you qualify for a tummy tuck more labs and testing will be needing and of course a physical evaluation, my recommendation is have a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon and he/she can let you know his/her protocol to follow to check if you qualify for this procedure. Your safety is always first! Good luck!

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Your surgeon will receive a copy of your lab results if she/he was the ordering physician.  They will then review those results and would contact you if there were concerns that would prevent you from proceeding with surgery as planned.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Sukanya21,
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, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Ahmad H. Ahmadi, MD · Answer

These are liver enzyme tests.  This is a question that should be asked from a gastroenterologist.  You need to find the reason for these elevated tests before proceeding to cosmetic surgery.

Would I be eligible for a tummy tuck with these pre-op test results?

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Answer: Preoperative protocol

Answer: Preoperative protocol

Answer: See a gastroenterlogist

Answer: See a gastroenterlogist

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Answer: See a gastroenterlogist

Answer: See a gastroenterlogist

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