What is an ideal iron level to have before breast augmentation and if it is low, what are the risks?

Thank you for your question. It is best for you to get your levels checked by your family doctor. You should be fine if your hemoglobin levels are normal. 

Absolutely. In someone who is otherwise healthy and active a low Hb is not a deal breaker. There is minimal blood loss during the surgery it should take less than an hour. Find a Plastic Surgeon in your area that is an ASAPS member and specializes in cosmetic breast surgery. Best of Luck!

It's more important to look at the hemoglobin and hematocrit levels. Iron deficiency anemia can correct with iron supplementation and it sounds like you should be on it and it may take a while before your levels come up. Perhaps, considering whether you're having excessive blood loss through menses or another area of your anatomy is going to be important. Best wishes, Dr. ALDO 

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

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.

The easiest thing to do is get clearance from a hematologist.  There is not alot of blood loss with a standard breast augmentation.  I think with these two considerations you can move forward.  Make sure you find a qualified Plastic Surgeon.

hello thank you for your question and provided information as well... the normal level in the women from hemoglobine is : 12-15 mg/dl

hello, thank you for your question , the level normal for hemoglobin is in women: de 12.1 a 15.1 g/d.