If my white cells are too elevated can I still get a breast augmentation?

Thank you for your question.  Your levels would have to be within normal limits and you would need to be cleared by your primary care dr in order to have surgery.  Each surgeon will have their own protocol they wish to follow.  I would speak to your surgeon of choice and be evaluated.  Best of luck to you.  

Thanks for your question! It would be cause for concern. We would likely want you evaluated by your primary care physician prior to surgery. We would want that white count closer to normal prior to moving forward. Be sure to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon to ensure optimal and safest outcome. Good luck!

Hello and thank you for your question. An elevated white blood cell count can be caused by many factors. Most often, our concern would be that there is an infection, of some kind, and if that is the case then I would not recommend having an implant placed until it's normalized. Otherwise, you would need to be evaluated by your primary doctor to have this worked up. 

Thanks for your inquiry, an elevated WBC can be many things and should be evaluated by your primary care doctor prior to proceeding with surgery, best of luck.

At my practice, we obtain bloodwork to ensure that a patient is healthy enough to undergo surgery. White blood cells can be elevated for many reasons, and if there is an abnormality in your bloodwork a cause should be determined prior to going forward with elective surgery. A mild elevation is something that a patient can chronically have, or it can be caused by infection, inflammation, or even cancer. You should explore the cause before going forward with surgery. Thank you!

Hello,Thank you for your question.  It would be best to determine the cause of your elevated white blood cell count prior to proceeding with breast augmentation surgery.  A high white blood cell count usually indicates your body is fighting off an infection. Speak with your primary care doctor to further evaluate.All the best.

Thank you for sharing your excellent question.  Depending on how elevated the white count is you may require additional work up to identify the cause.  If it is due to an infection - urinary tract - for example, this would need to be cured prior to implantation.  Hope this helps.

A high white blood cell count is usually related to an immune system response because of an infection or inflammation in the body.  Recommend that you see a hematologist to determine the reason for the elevated count and discuss a treatment plan.  You want to be in the best health possible before surgery.

An elevated white count often signals an infection somewhere in the body. An evaluation by your primary doctor and treatment if needed is necessary prior to any surgery.
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The cause of the elevated blood cells should be investigated.  If it is marginally elevated then I would repeat again.  But if there is significant elevation then your internist should investigate this issue.   There are so many causes and reasons why white blood cells could be elevated.Hope that helps.