Thyroid and Liver Problems- Can I Have BA and TT?

Find out why your tests are abnormal and get yourself treated before doing any surgery. You will heal better and reduce the chances of getting complications. Let your surgeon know that you might have to delay your surgery.

In general patients can have cosmetic surgery with elevated liver AST and ALT as well as abnormal thyroid hormone levels depending on how abnormal they are, whether the condition - levels have been stable over time and whether or not the corresponding medical condition has been normalized by appropriate medical care. Without more details it is impossible to say whether you specifically can safely have the surgery. I just did an abdominoplasty on a patient last week with elevated AST and ALT but those values had been stable for over a year and multiple hepatitis B and C screens had been negative.

No one with uncontrolled hyperthyroidism should be undergoing surgery because of the life threatening risk of thyroid storm. On the other end of the scale uncontrolled hypothyroidism can delay the healing process and ruin the results of a cosmetic surgery.

Before any surgery you need to be medically evaluated and your physical condition optimized. During and after surgery your medications should be adjusted as needed. That would be the safest path for you to take.

I hope you realize that this format of posting questions and receiving answers lacks the face to face direct communication required for you to make an informed decision regarding your surgery.

My response to your question/post does not represent formal medical advice or constitute a doctor patient relationship. You need to consult with i.e. personally see a board certified plastic surgeon in order to receive a formal evaluation and develop a doctor patient relationship.

If you have abnormal lab results, the reason(s) underlying the changes should be fully explored.  The results that you mention do not necessarily mean that you cannot have your scheduled surgery.  I would recommend that you have your internist and/or plastic surgeon make the appropriate referrals.    After adequate evaluation and treatment (if indicated), you may be able to proceed with your surgery.  You should also be sure that your anesthesia provider is aware of the abnormalities.  Go ahead and get this checked out and don't worry.  Good luck.