Can I get fat grafting to fill in my hip dips with sickle cell disease? I'm healthy, never had a blood transfusion

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I've consulted my Haematologists about possibly getting cosmetic surgery and they said I can. I have sickle cell, but I've lived a pretty normal life unlike others I don't have to regularly go hospital for blood fusions/treatment. It's also to my understanding that fat grafting to the hips is less risky than a full BBL, considering this too is it possible for me to get the surgery and if so I'm unsure of where I can go? I've asked a few doctors & they've rejected me so far.

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Before undergoing any elective surgery, including fat grafting, it is crucial to consult with your hematologist who is familiar with your specific medical history and can assess the potential risks and benefits. If you get a clearance from your hematologist and all your pre-op exams are within the normal ranges, you should be able to perform the Liposuction + Hips fat transfer, remember always patient´s safety first.

Luis A. Mejia, MD · Answer

Dear , if you are healthy as you mentioned, sickle cells is not a barrier to get your procedures, you must have authorization from your primary doctor and also every surgeon have their owm pre and post op protocol so maybe you should have a consultation with an hematologist from their team. Make sure you go on consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Hope this helps and best of lucks. Dr. Luis Mejia.

Can I get fat grafting to fill in my hip dips with sickle cell disease? I'm healthy, never had a blood transfusion

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