Thank you for the question. Much will depend on factors such as how low your hemoglobin is, what the cause of the anemia is, and exactly what procedure (and how much anticipated blood loss) is planned. For example, a patient who is undergoing a significant amount of liposuction surgery ( along with the tummy tuck procedure) will experience a greater blood loss compared to a patient who undergoes tummy tuck surgery without liposuction.Good medical practice would dictate that you follow-up with your primary care physician or internist for evaluation; he/she will be able to determine the cause of any anemia and recommend treatment based on diagnosis. Best wishes for a safe procedure and an outcome that you will be pleased with as well.
Thank you for your question. It is essential to make pre-op lab work and evaluation, they should be in optimal ranges, that allows us to make a safe procedure. Finally, I recommend you to be treated by board certified plastic surgeon with experience in this procedure, to get the best desired results.Respectfully,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-