What medical tests should be performed before plastic surgery?

Before attending the consultation with the surgeon, you can consider the following:

• Verify that your plastic surgeon is accredited by the corresponding authorities, in the Dominican Republic you can confirm in Sodocipre.
• Go to a consultation accompanied by a family member, friend or partner. Ideally, be the same person who would accompany you in the post-surgery process.
• Turn off or silently place your cell phone, so that you pay as much attention as possible.
• Don’t take children to the office.
• If the evaluation is for a facial surgery, do not wear makeup.
• Get your inquiry on time.
• Any medical history you have, such as fluid retention, continuous medications you should mention them in this consultation. As well as pre-existing conditions such as asthma, diabetes, allergies, among others.
• If you smoke, you must tell him the actual number of cigarettes you smoke daily, this is highly necessary.

What tests are recommended before plastic surgery?

It is usually necessary to perform a blood count, blood glucose, urea, creatinine, coagulation times, typing, pregnancy test, viral tests; hepatitis, HIV, and if there is any thyroid disorder, hormonal levels; T3, T4, TSH. A chest radiograph, electrocardiogram is also mandatory. Cardiovascular and pre-anesthetic evaluation.

If the patient is a smoker, STRICTLY STOP SMOKING 15 days before and one month later because the circulation disorders caused by nicotine and other components can cause unexpected complications.

You can request an appointment by contacting  809-535-6060 , through our online consultation you can access the budget of this surgery.