Will a low platelet count keep me from having my breast augmentation?

Thank you for your question.  The most important question is what the platelet count is.  No, a low platelet count will not prevent you from having surgery.  >50,000 is still very reasonable.  However, a very low count, typically <20,000 is definitely something that needs to be investigated.  Your surgeon seems to be doing the right move, which is getting a CBC to evaluate the true platelet count.  Best of luck.

Low platelet levels could bring bleeding issues during surgery.  I would advise speaking with your surgeon regarding this matter and he/she can share what the next step for you should be.  Safety is always the first priority in any surgery.  

Low platelets can lead to more bleeding during surgery. Our cutoff is 100K but each surgeon will have different levels of comfort. You should follow your surgeons recommendations for maximum safety.

If your platelets are low, your body may not be able to stop bleeding in a normal amount of time.  That can lead to increased bleeding during and after surgery, increasing the risk of a hematoma or contracture down the line.  Your surgeon should check your coagulation panel ( a PT/PTT/INR test) and your bleeding time.  These are both blood tests and can show whether your low platelet count has any effect on your bleeding.  I would be very cautious with proceeding without more information.  I hope this helps.

It depends. What is your platelet count? If its borderline low you are probably fine. If it truly is low then it may be wise to see a hematologist prior to surgery as bleeding may be a higher risk. A simple history may give you the answer regarding prior menstrual cycles with heavy bleeding? do you bleed excessively if cut? do you bruise easily? If the answer is yes to these be cautious. A CBC only give you a platelet count. There are other tests that actually measure your clotting time which is only needed if you have some underlying genetic disorder. good luck