I heard you need a blood test and a pregnancy test? is that all, and what all are they checking for when they test your blood, iron levels? do you have to go elsewhere for these tests or do they do it at the plastic surgery place? and also how far in advance of your surgery do you get this done?
January 12, 2017
Answer: Mammogram or other tests before breast augmentation? Dear catherine,Thank you for your post. In general, I follow the patient's gynecologists guidelines for mammograms which is commonly to start at age 40. While getting a mammogram earlier is not a requirement for surgery, it is not harmful either. 1 in 8 women will get breast cancer so it is a valuable but not perfect screening tool. I would talk it over with your surgeon and find what you both agree with. Otherwise, in a young healthy female, no other blood test are required other than a pregnancy test. Some surgeons will ask for a general panel as well, but do not really need it. Mammograms are paid for by most insurances and is irrelevant if you are having an augmentation.Best Wishes,Pablo Prichard, MD
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January 12, 2017
Answer: Mammogram or other tests before breast augmentation? Dear catherine,Thank you for your post. In general, I follow the patient's gynecologists guidelines for mammograms which is commonly to start at age 40. While getting a mammogram earlier is not a requirement for surgery, it is not harmful either. 1 in 8 women will get breast cancer so it is a valuable but not perfect screening tool. I would talk it over with your surgeon and find what you both agree with. Otherwise, in a young healthy female, no other blood test are required other than a pregnancy test. Some surgeons will ask for a general panel as well, but do not really need it. Mammograms are paid for by most insurances and is irrelevant if you are having an augmentation.Best Wishes,Pablo Prichard, MD
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April 7, 2014
Answer: Tests before breast augmentation Different surgery clinics and surgeons may have diferent requirements.It is important for you to find out what your surgeon may require. The most ordered test are usual a pregnancy test, a test for iron such as hemoglobin , and a mammogram if you are 35-'40 years old .Again this may vary according to your surgeon.
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April 7, 2014
Answer: Tests before breast augmentation Different surgery clinics and surgeons may have diferent requirements.It is important for you to find out what your surgeon may require. The most ordered test are usual a pregnancy test, a test for iron such as hemoglobin , and a mammogram if you are 35-'40 years old .Again this may vary according to your surgeon.
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