Hello, I am having a breast reduction tomorrow morning, question is my surgeon knows that I am anemic the drew blood testing my hemoglobin which I received a call letting me know that my iron was 8.0 I explained to the nurse what was going on which she let the surgeon know. The surgeon told her that everything should be fine and that she would see me on the day of surgery. should I wait for my hemoglobin to go up knowing possible risks of complications.
February 29, 2016
Answer: Hemoglobin and plastic surgery Hello dear, thanks for your post and provided information as well. Hemoglobin is the protein in our blood that carries oxygen to the body. Anemia - low hemoglobin - increases the risk of surgery and anesthesia. Your plastic surgeon and anesthesiologist will determine a good level of hemoglobin for you given your history and surgical plan. It is important that your hemoglobin is at or above this level prior to surgery. One of the major risks of any surgical procedure - especially liposuction - is bleeding. Liposuction is part of the BBL. If your hemoglobin is low, talk to your primary care physician. He or she may be able to determine the cause of your anemia and suggest methods to increase your blood count and hemoglobin level. I suggest to make an appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon for a person evaluation.
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February 29, 2016
Answer: Hemoglobin and plastic surgery Hello dear, thanks for your post and provided information as well. Hemoglobin is the protein in our blood that carries oxygen to the body. Anemia - low hemoglobin - increases the risk of surgery and anesthesia. Your plastic surgeon and anesthesiologist will determine a good level of hemoglobin for you given your history and surgical plan. It is important that your hemoglobin is at or above this level prior to surgery. One of the major risks of any surgical procedure - especially liposuction - is bleeding. Liposuction is part of the BBL. If your hemoglobin is low, talk to your primary care physician. He or she may be able to determine the cause of your anemia and suggest methods to increase your blood count and hemoglobin level. I suggest to make an appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon for a person evaluation.
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February 29, 2016
Answer: Surgery and anemia If you are anemic, it has been shown that there is an increased risk of potential complications. Best to get worked up for your anemia and evaluated by your surgeon.
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February 29, 2016
Answer: Surgery and anemia If you are anemic, it has been shown that there is an increased risk of potential complications. Best to get worked up for your anemia and evaluated by your surgeon.
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