I'm 27 and have always had low iron. I take iron supplements and eat good but can never get it high enough to not be considered anemic. Doctors can't figure out why or an underlying issue. Besides blood tests telling me my iron is low, I don't feel anemic. I'm very healthy and active. I want a BA but know the low iron may be an issue. How high does it need to be and I'm curious as to what the risks are?
September 8, 2017
Answer: What is an ideal iron level to have before breast augmentation and if it is low, what are the risks? This is dependent upon a host of factors including the amount of surgery performed, the cause of the anemia if present, and the treatment necessary to improve that anemia. In an otherwise healthy person without anemia or other consuming disease, there is usually nothing that needs to be done. The HgB does not have to be artificially elevated for surgery. BAM can be performed for most individuals with a hemoglobin above 10 or 11; risk of low hemoglobin is bleeding. Your hematologist will have to approve you for surgery. Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
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September 8, 2017
Answer: What is an ideal iron level to have before breast augmentation and if it is low, what are the risks? This is dependent upon a host of factors including the amount of surgery performed, the cause of the anemia if present, and the treatment necessary to improve that anemia. In an otherwise healthy person without anemia or other consuming disease, there is usually nothing that needs to be done. The HgB does not have to be artificially elevated for surgery. BAM can be performed for most individuals with a hemoglobin above 10 or 11; risk of low hemoglobin is bleeding. Your hematologist will have to approve you for surgery. Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
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September 9, 2017
Answer: BA and low Iron Thank you for your question. BA is a straight forward procedure with minimal blood loss. If your hemoglobin OK and you feel fine it can be done. Please consult with a board certified PS for evaluation.
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September 9, 2017
Answer: BA and low Iron Thank you for your question. BA is a straight forward procedure with minimal blood loss. If your hemoglobin OK and you feel fine it can be done. Please consult with a board certified PS for evaluation.
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