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Do i have to get some blood tests before doing a breast implant removal?

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Dr. Susan Kolb answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Explant blood tests: Blood tests for surgery include CBC and cmp and sometimes ANA if you have autoimmune symptoms. I usually also do a vit d level as this affects immunity and if the implants are infected I do a crp-c to determine inflammation. If patients have biotoxin symptoms, i often do a pm cortisol, free t3, (liothyronine) and free T4 levels. For information about explantation see www.Thenakedtruthaboutbreastimplants.Com.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Usually: Small white bumps around the nipple and areola are usually due to clogged ducts or pores and are normal; do not pick at them or squeeze them! any lump that seems to be enlarging or is new should be evaluated by your physician to make sure.

Answered 9/3/2012

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Dr. Scott Grover answered

Specializes in Surgery

Possibly: That depends on your medical history more than anything. If you take certain medications, that might also mandate blood tests.

Answered 7/5/2012

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Depends: Thus will depend on your age and medical history such as potential for pregnancy or history of bleeding or diabetes l, etc.

Answered 12/18/2014

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It depends: Based on the type of anesthesia, your age, your overall health status and any associated medical conditions, your physician will decide if you will or will not need any blood work.

Answered 9/13/2015

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Maybe.: Requirements for blood tests before removal of breast implants will depend on factors such as your age, medical history, plastic surgeons preferences etc. You may find that each practice has different “requirements”.

Answered 4/7/2013

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