I Have Macrocytic Anemia Due to a Round Chemo. Is Lower Facelift Safe?

I was on 6mp for auto immune issues (crohns) for 1 1/2 yrs and d/c last oct. I now have macrocytic anemia. I bleed easily and have some trouble healing. Now I've been told I have cascading AI probs( sjogrens). My dr "thinks" surgery shld be fine but as I have 6 diff docs I'm trying to coordinate my care with-I wonder if any of them get the big picture. I also have high bp taking losartan & intuniv as well as vyvanse for exacerbated ADD w/Autoimmune brain fog. Thoughts?

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Many Medical Problems and Facelift

I would be extremely cautious about pursuing elective surgery at this time. Your mind and body should be primed prior to facelift.

Anemia and cosmetic surgery

Your first question was regarding anemia. Anemia by itself, if it is stable and miner in nature is not a contraindication to surgery. However yo have many other issues. Bleeding can be a major problem during and after facelift.You should have a thorough medical exam with complete work up of all medical issues prior to considering any form of elective surgery. Face lift surgery should be an exciting change for you, you don't want to proceed unless your risks have been minimized. more

I Have Macrocytic Anemia Due to a Round Chemo. Is Lower Facelift Safe?

It is very important that your medical issues be controlled before any cosmetic surgery is considered, including coordination of your care by your surgeon to insure that you are in a safe position to have the procedure you desire. Usually physicians will get medical clearances or check labs to make sure you are in a good situation to have surgery. For example your physician may look into your platelet counts or get a bleeding time to further assess your risk status. That being... more

FaceLift

With all the problems you have, first control all your diseases and blood pressure. Once all diseases are completely controlled then consult a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon (American Board of Plastic Surgery). Plastic surgeon should coordinate and communicate with all your doctors befre surgery is contemplated.