I am wanting to have surgery in March-April. Tummy Tuck, Liposuction to the abdomen, waist, and back, along with Brazilian Butt Lift. Being anemic with 10.5 Hemoglobin, is there any way I can get my blood count up and what level should it be to have the surgery?Should I have the surgeries in two stages once I get my blood count up? I am a female in my 40's 155lbs 5'5" and have been a anemic all my life. Thank you doctors for you help!
May 26, 2016
Answer: Anemia and Plastic Surgery Anemia can affect your healing, prolong your recovery time, and raise the chances of you needinga blood transfusion after surgery. As already mentioned, you may need the help of your iternist or even a hematologist to diagnose and treat your anemia. Many of my patients have had weight loss surgery, and are contemplating very big procedures. Many also run a chronic anemia no matter what is done to treat it. Anemia is not about how low the number is (i.e. your Hb of 10.5) but how your body has adjusted to it. So, cardio conditioning and aerobics can go a long way in helping your body acclimate to the anemia and thus lower your chances of needing a transfusion.
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May 26, 2016
Answer: Anemia and Plastic Surgery Anemia can affect your healing, prolong your recovery time, and raise the chances of you needinga blood transfusion after surgery. As already mentioned, you may need the help of your iternist or even a hematologist to diagnose and treat your anemia. Many of my patients have had weight loss surgery, and are contemplating very big procedures. Many also run a chronic anemia no matter what is done to treat it. Anemia is not about how low the number is (i.e. your Hb of 10.5) but how your body has adjusted to it. So, cardio conditioning and aerobics can go a long way in helping your body acclimate to the anemia and thus lower your chances of needing a transfusion.
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February 25, 2010
Answer: Anemic patient having plastic surgery Anemia can be caused by many conditions. It is important that you discuss your condition with your plastic surgeon and have a full evaluation by your hematologist. You may want to separate your procedures to different times and not push to have all the procedures at the same time.
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February 25, 2010
Answer: Anemic patient having plastic surgery Anemia can be caused by many conditions. It is important that you discuss your condition with your plastic surgeon and have a full evaluation by your hematologist. You may want to separate your procedures to different times and not push to have all the procedures at the same time.
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