Is it safe to get a BBL if you have thrombocytopenia?

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I have had thrombocytopenia since I was 15 years old, I am 26 now. My platelets have always been around 55-65k per microliter. I have never been tested for the actual cause. I was told if I am to have a child I will require steroids. I’m looking into a BBL. Is it safe to do without taking anything? Can I use steroids to under go surgery such as a BBL,? Will steriods effect my results or impact my recovery in a negative way? Is it worth the risk at all? Any insight would be much appreciated.

Kelvin Eusebio, MD · Answer

Dear Nikiblevis,Thank you for your question. It is very important to determine the cause of you thrombocytopenia. I I have had patients with your same problem and I send them to our hematologist part of our team. He will runs labs;  the most likely  cause is that you could have bigger than usual platelets and the machine tends to not recognize them. If this is your case it is safe to proceed. Best wishes and be sure to go to some one with enough expertise and board certified.

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

A good candidate has enough fat available for transfer in the procedure. The amount of fat that can be transferred in a BBL depends on how much fat the patient has to harvest and the amount of space there is to move the fat into. It is recommended for the patient to have a BMI of 30 or less. If you are too thin, a Brazilian Butt Lift may not be possible.

Matthew J. Nykiel, MD · Answer

Hello and Great Question.  I appreciate the time you are spending researching this procedure.  My name is Dr. Matthew J. Nykiel.  I am a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, a Fellowship Trained Cosmetic Surgeon, and a Butt Augmentation Specialist.
I recommend you to see an hematologist. He would be the one to tell you what is possible for you or not, in terms of risks and surgery.  As long as you can get medical clearance and all labs cleared you should be okay to proceed with a BBL.  Be sure to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon before moving forward with surgery.
I hope that helps!  Best of Luck!
Matthew J. Nykiel, MD
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Adolfo Sesto, MD · Answer

Hi. I recommend you to consult a specialist, an hematologist, and get to the cause of this problem. He would be the one to  tell you what is possible for you or not, in terms of risks and surgery.Dominican Board Certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
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Is it safe to get a BBL if you have thrombocytopenia?

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