Medical expenses are only a part of the itemized deductions. Also, your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) is taken into account when determining whether any of your medical expenses are deductible. They must exceed 7.5% of your AGI to be deductible.
If you are not sure whether you are using the standard deduction or itemized deductions on your return, see the information in the following TurboTax article to learn how to compare your choices and switch between them:
How do I change from the standard deduction to itemized deductions and vice versa?
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