Would a patient need a blood transfusion after a Tummy Tuck, or a Brazilian Butt Lift?

February 10, 2015
Asked By:kittyboomboom01 in Grand Rapids, MI

I've been reading of RS, of how some Doctors would give patients blood transfusion after having a Tummy Tuck and Brazilian Butt Lift. I've seen videos of these surgeries and none of them seem like a patient would lose a lot of blood. I want answers. Does a person require a blood transfusion after a Tummy Tuck and Brazilian Butt Lift?

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February 13, 2015

Answer: Body Contouring Safety

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Clark Schierle, MD, PhD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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February 13, 2015

Answer: Body Contouring Safety

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Clark Schierle, MD, PhD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 16, 2015

Answer: Would a patient need a blood transfusion after a Tummy Tuck, or a Brazilian Butt Lift?

Mathew A. Plant, MD, FRCSCCertified Plastic Surgeon
February 16, 2015

Answer: Would a patient need a blood transfusion after a Tummy Tuck, or a Brazilian Butt Lift?

Mathew A. Plant, MD, FRCSCCertified Plastic Surgeon
February 11, 2015

Answer: Would a patient need a blood transfusion after a Tummy Tuck, or a Brazilian Butt Lift?

Kenneth Hughes, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 11, 2015

Answer: Would a patient need a blood transfusion after a Tummy Tuck, or a Brazilian Butt Lift?

Kenneth Hughes, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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February 16, 2015

Answer: Very Rare

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Answer: Blood transfusion

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Answer: Blood transfusion

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