I'm having neck lift with mini face lift. Pre procedure blood work up showed elevated Factor Viii. What's my clotting potential?

July 9, 2016
Asked By:troylin in Lowell, MA

It is a three hour surgery under IV sedation,,no intubation. What are my risks of blood clotting in legs, etc? My EKG was perfect. Have never had any indications before this blood testing. I am 60 year old female. Thank you.

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July 27, 2016

Answer: Get Referral to Hematologist

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July 11, 2016

Answer: Facelift

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July 11, 2016

Answer: Facelift

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July 11, 2016

Answer: Mini-Facelift

Robert M. Tornambe, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 11, 2016

Answer: Mini-Facelift

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July 10, 2016

Answer: Facelifting #woundhealing #cosmeticsurgery #BOTOX #tmbcosmeticsurgery

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July 10, 2016

Answer: Facelifting #woundhealing #cosmeticsurgery #BOTOX #tmbcosmeticsurgery

Trevor M. Born, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
July 11, 2016

Answer: Hematologist

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Answer: Hematologist

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