How can anemia affect breast implants?

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Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

This is dependent upon a host of factors including the amount of surgery performed, the cause of the anemia if present, and the treatment necessary to improve that anemia. BAM can be performed for most individuals with a hemoglobin above 10 or 11; risk of low hemoglobin is bleeding. Your hematologist will have to approve you for surgery. Your surgeon or hematologist should be able to recommend an appropriate regimen based upon the cause for the anemia. Taking iron pills and Vitamin C along with eating dark leafy veggies, liver, lentils, almonds, dried apricots, beets, and other high iron foods will also help to elevate the level.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear hadi920,
generally speaking, you should be healthy prior to elective surgery. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Once healed, anemia will not affect your implants. However, if you are anemic, you may need a medical clearance for elective surgery. Also, what is the cause of your anemia--heavy periods, poor diet, or something else?

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