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There is minimal blood loss with breast reduction.

George J. Beraka, 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?


George J. Beraka, MD
6 months ago
By George J. Beraka, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Hi!

If you are really anemic (hemoglobin less than 11), take iron for two months before having any surgery.  But a breast reduction is nothing like childbirth.

When we do breast reductions in our office operating room in NYC, the typical blood loss is 4 ounces.

Web reference: http://www.drberaka.com
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