I wanted to know if it’s recommended to have Cell Saver during this procedure so f your hemoglobin is at 11 - I was told this was necessary with hemoglobin below 12- that the blood taken out is put back into your body but was wondering if that was safe or not
September 29, 2022
Answer: Safe but hopefully not necessary Cell Saver filters your own blood so that it can be given back to you if your blood counts get too low. This would be considered rather extreme for a cosmetic surgery. In general, for Mommy Makeover procedures, blood loss should not be an issue. If there is a concern about significant blood loss, all measures should be taken to maximize your hemoglobin levels. this may including iron supplementation among other things. If you are a Jehovah's Witness or otherwise cannot receive blood products, you may want to consider staging these procedures for safety reasons.
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September 29, 2022
Answer: Safe but hopefully not necessary Cell Saver filters your own blood so that it can be given back to you if your blood counts get too low. This would be considered rather extreme for a cosmetic surgery. In general, for Mommy Makeover procedures, blood loss should not be an issue. If there is a concern about significant blood loss, all measures should be taken to maximize your hemoglobin levels. this may including iron supplementation among other things. If you are a Jehovah's Witness or otherwise cannot receive blood products, you may want to consider staging these procedures for safety reasons.
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September 6, 2022
Answer: Is it recommended to have Cell Saver during a mommy makeover? Hello @Fantastic695676, thank you for your question. It is best to ask the doctor performing the surgery and follow their recommendations. Personally I do not perform surgery if hemoglobin if below 12 in my practice, so a cell saver is of no use. For more information and recommendations, it is prudent to consult with one or several board certified plastic surgeons. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS.
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September 6, 2022
Answer: Is it recommended to have Cell Saver during a mommy makeover? Hello @Fantastic695676, thank you for your question. It is best to ask the doctor performing the surgery and follow their recommendations. Personally I do not perform surgery if hemoglobin if below 12 in my practice, so a cell saver is of no use. For more information and recommendations, it is prudent to consult with one or several board certified plastic surgeons. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS.
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