What Tests Should You Expect Before Breast Augmentation?
Clinics typically combine a physical exam, blood work, an ECG or chest X-ray when indicated, and baseline breast imaging before scheduling primary augmentation.
Breast augmentation is an elective operation under anesthesia, so the pre-operative work-up exists to confirm that surgery and sedation are reasonable for your current health. A typical package includes a medical history review, blood tests, an electrocardiogram and chest X-ray when age or history calls for them, and baseline breast imaging such as ultrasound.
What each layer of testing checks
Blood work screens clotting function, anemia, infection markers, and the liver and kidney values that affect anesthesia dosing. The ECG and chest X-ray look for heart and lung conditions that would change the anesthesia plan, while breast imaging documents the tissue before an implant is placed.
The exact list differs from person to person — age, medications, and chronic conditions can add thyroid, glucose, or extra imaging studies. Bring your full medication history to the consultation and let the surgical team tailor the panel to you.
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