Blood transfusin from breast reduction is rare

David A. Robinson, MD answers: Blood loss during Breast Reduction?

I gave birth 3 months ago and lost a lot of blood, I had to have a blood transfusion because I was anemic.

If I lost a lot of blood during childbirth will I lose a lot of blood during a breast reduction? Should I be worried about getting an elective surgery if I'm anemic?


David A. Robinson, MD
6 months ago
By David A. Robinson, MD - Munster Plastic Surgeon

Blood transfusion for breast reduction surgery is very rare.  The fact you may be anemic from blood loss during child birth makes it prudent you obtain a blood work up from your primary care physician.  Discuss the results with him/her prior to having breast reduction surgery. You may just need an iron supplement to help with your anemia. 

Breast reduction surgery is generally a straight forward procedure without significant blood loss.  It is a very gratifying procedure for plastic surgeons as their patients experience a decrease in back, neck and shoulder pain within weeks of the surgery.

Good luck.

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