Before any major elective surgery, including a Brazilian butt lift, your surgical team will require a set of pre-operative (pre-op) blood and diagnostic tests. These tests confirm you are healthy enough to safely undergo anesthesia and surgery, and help identify any conditions that need to be addressed beforehand.
Standard Pre-Op Lab Tests for BBL
While specific requirements vary by surgeon and facility, the following tests are commonly required before BBL surgery:
- Complete Blood Count (CBC): Evaluates red and white blood cells and platelets, detects anemia, infection, or clotting abnormalities
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP): Assesses kidney and liver function, electrolytes, and blood glucose
- Coagulation studies (PT/INR, PTT): Measures the blood's ability to clot properly, essential for predicting bleeding risk
- Blood type and screen: Identifies your blood type in the rare event a transfusion is needed
- Urinalysis: Screens for kidney issues or undiagnosed diabetes
- Hemoglobin A1C: Screens for diabetes or poor glucose control in at-risk patients
- HIV/Hepatitis B and C screening: Required by most accredited surgical facilities
Additional Tests That May Be Required
Depending on your age, health history, and the surgeon's protocol, additional testing may be ordered:
- EKG (electrocardiogram): Usually required for patients over 40 or those with cardiac history
- Chest X-ray: Sometimes required for older patients or those with respiratory conditions
- Thyroid function tests: If hormonal imbalance or thyroid disorder is suspected
- Pregnancy test: Required for all women of childbearing age on the day of or immediately before surgery
When and Where to Get Your Labs Done
Pre-op labs are typically ordered 1–2 weeks before your scheduled surgery date. They can be done at:
- Your primary care physician's office
- An independent lab (Quest Diagnostics, LabCorp, etc.) with a lab order from your surgeon
- Some surgical practices have on-site lab services or partnered facilities
Results must reach your surgical team with enough time to review them and address any abnormal findings before your surgery date. Do not delay getting your labs done, abnormal results may require follow-up testing or medical clearance that adds time to the process.