Is a 9.6 hemoglobin to low for a BBL?

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I am 25 no health issues. I just had a prolonged period for a month and a half due to coming off b/c. I’m sure this is what caused it. I have not bleed for 2 weeks now and I have been taking iron, b12; and folic acid. is it safe to move forward....Also I will be using the cell saver during my procedure

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

This is dependent upon a host of factors including the amount of surgery performed, the cause of the anemia, and the treatment necessary to improve that anemia.  In an otherwise healthy person without anemia or other consuming disease, there is usually nothing that needs to be done.  The HgB does not have to be artificially elevated for surgery.  BBL can be performed for most individuals with a hemoglobin above 10 or 11.  Discuss the 9.6 level with your hematologist and PS.  You might want to postpone your BBL until your hemoglobin reaches a satisfactory level. Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Michael Constantin Gartner, DO · Answer

A a level of 9.6 is too low for elective surgery I would recommend you work with your doctor to get your hemoglobin level to a safer level.Best regards,  Dr Michael Gartner

Kelvin Eusebio, MD · Answer

Dear Dolly101,In order to have a safe procedure your hemoglobin levels should be normal. For the BBL lipo will be performed and this will cause blood loss. I recommend you to check with your ObGyn how to control your period and also add Vitamin C 1 gr twice a day to treatment you are already having. Best wishes.

Carmina Cardenas, MD · Answer

You must know that hemoglobin must be beyond normal in order to have a safe procedure.After the liposuction it is only expected the hemoglobin drops down even more and hemoglobin is needed at normal or close to normal levels  in order to heal normal.So you may have Iron IV infusions or therapy with Eritropoyetin before surgery.Ask your doctor, he/she may advise the best. Dr. Cardenas

Jacqueline Anne Luong, MD · Answer

From my standpoint, as long as your primary care MD also feels your depleted hemoglobin is due to menses, I would be comfortable proceeding since there is minimal blood loss with that procedure. However to be on the safe side, it might be worth delaying your surgery one month to confirm your hemoglobin rises with your current interventions.
Dr. Luong

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