Can I have lipo if my platelets are low?

Get evaluated by a hematologist or internist for the reason your platelets are low.  If this is below the normal range, but there are no abnormalities, I would coordinate giving you platelets prior to surgery to amp your system.  The chance of bleeding from liposuction technologies these days is very minimal, but I would never allow a patient with low platelets without a workup to have elective surgery that has potential complications.  Get it taken care of first, bottom line.  I wish you the best of luck, Dr. Emer.

There is a difference between low within the normal range and low below the range.  If you are below the acceptable range, then I would recommend that you deal with your medical issues first, see a hematologist for treatment and delay liposuction until your platelets are within normal limits.

     This would require more information to answer.  Being slightly above or below a platelet standardization range may not indicate anything other than statistical variance.   If there is a significant difference, you may need hematological evaluation.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA