What’s a good hemoglobin level to be at prior to an Abdominoplasty?

Your HGB is 10.5, and is this high enough for a tummy tuck is the question. It would be high enough if your Internest has cleared you for surgery and there is no active bleeding to explain your low Hgb. Also your Hgb. is high enough if you do not have a massive amount of liposuction and a very large abdomen.The problem is not generally the TT itself, as there is very little blood lost, but any of the rare post operative complications such as bleeding. At a Hgb. of 10.5, you do not have enough reserve for such complications.The best bet is to be examined and assessed by a plastic surgeon board certified by the American. Board of Plastic Surgery.

Thank you for your question. There are many factors that get taken into account when getting surgery. It would be best to speak to your board certified plastic surgeon and primary care physician to determine what would be the best option for you. Dr. Dhaval M. Patel, M.D., FACSDouble Board Certified Plastic SurgeonChicago, ILHoffman Estates, ILOakbrook, ILOrland Park, IL

Thank you for sharing your question.  The decision to pursue surgery with this HgB depends on a number of factors, not least of which is the anticipated amount of surgery to be performed.  I would continue to speak with your surgeon in order to determine the best course of action.  For most uncomplicated tummy tucks, your current levels should be fine to pursue surgery.