Is it safe to have a BBL while being anemic?

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Can you still have a safe bbl if you have anemia?

Matthew J. Nykiel, MD · Answer

Hello and Great Question. I appreciate the time you are spending researching this procedure. My name is Dr. Matthew J. Nykiel. I am a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, a Fellowship Trained Cosmetic Surgeon, and a Butt Augmentation Specialist.
Being anemic while having surgery will not be safe. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
I hope that helps! Best of Luck! 
Matthew J. Nykiel, MD #CoreAesthetic Butt Augmentation Specialist Liposuction Specialist Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Roger Tsai, MD · Answer

Great question!  A BBL procedure could have significant blood loss, so if you're already low, after surgery it can be lowered into a dangerous level to where it starts to affect body functions.  A BBL is an elective procedure so your health and blood levels need to be as optimized as possible.  All surgery centers will require blood work and they will not perform your surgery if you are low.
Best of luck and hope this information helps!
- Dr. Roger Tsai  
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

It is always best to optimize your condition prior to surgery including treating anemia.  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.  BBL can be performed for most individuals with a hemoglobin above 10 or 11.  Your surgeon or hematologist should be able to recommend an appropriate regimen based upon the cause for the anemia.  Taking iron pills and Vitamin C along with eating dark leafy veggies, liver, lentils, almonds, dried apricots, beets, and other high iron foods will also help to elevate the level. 
Have your labs repeated a few days before your scheduled surgery.  If they remain low, ask your plastic surgeon if he/she recommends that you postpone your BBL until they reach a satisfactory level.Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Carolina Restrepo, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. It is not safe to have surgery if you're anemic. Best is to get your blood counts to the right levels before surgery in order to minimize risks. That said, you definitely have to choose your surgeon correctly and make sure that he/she has the training and experience to meet your goals with absolute safety.  Best is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with specialized expertise in this procedure.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Cheerful2556,
every plastic surgeon does elective procedures on healthy patients. Anemia is a contraindication for surgery as it won't be safe. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

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