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Does a platelet count of 139 make me a bad candidate for breast lift with augmentation surgery?

PinklucyNov 25, 2013
I am planning my breast lift with augmentation surgery in two weeks, I just had my complete blood works done and my platelets are saying 139. Will I have to cancel?

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