I was recently diagnosed with severe anemia (my HB levels read 88). I am currently taking over the counter iron tablets and adjusting my diet until I can meet with my GP. Could you please advise all the risks you can think of for an individual like myself undergoing a breast augmentation? I do not really eat red meat or consume foods high in iron as much as I should. I am 5 ft 2 and weigh around 60-63 kg.
Answer: Risk It is important to have your Hgb levels return to normal and stabilize before undergoing surgery. Though the risk is small, you could be in danger if you had major blood loss. Breast augmentation does not typically involve much blood loss, but it's not worth the risk to proceed until this issue is resolved. Your GP will assist you in getting what you need in terms of diet suggestions and supplements.
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Answer: Risk It is important to have your Hgb levels return to normal and stabilize before undergoing surgery. Though the risk is small, you could be in danger if you had major blood loss. Breast augmentation does not typically involve much blood loss, but it's not worth the risk to proceed until this issue is resolved. Your GP will assist you in getting what you need in terms of diet suggestions and supplements.
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Answer: Anemia and Breast Augmentation Surgery Hi Dahlia Noir Mya, Pre-existing health conditions like anemia should be corrected first before undergoing surgery. Once corrected, you can visit a board certified plastic surgeon for proper assessment and advice. Make sure your surgeon knows any health conditions you may have in the past or that you currently have. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
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Answer: Anemia and Breast Augmentation Surgery Hi Dahlia Noir Mya, Pre-existing health conditions like anemia should be corrected first before undergoing surgery. Once corrected, you can visit a board certified plastic surgeon for proper assessment and advice. Make sure your surgeon knows any health conditions you may have in the past or that you currently have. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
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October 2, 2018
Answer: I would wait Thank you for your question. This is something that actually does come up from time to time. The main risk of surgery in someone who is anemic is blood loss. You are starting out with fewer red blood cells than most by quite a large margin. If you were to undergo an major surgical procedure associated with significant blood loss you very well may require a blood transfusion. A stand alone breast augmentation is generally not a procedure associated with high blood loss and if things go well this procedure can be performed with less than an ounce of blood loss. But that is if things go well. Some patients bleed more than others. While there is a very high likelihood you would do just fine, this is a completely elective procedure and certainly not medically necessary. As such, I would like to see your blood levels a bit higher before proceeding.Best of luck to you!G. Robert Meger MD
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October 2, 2018
Answer: I would wait Thank you for your question. This is something that actually does come up from time to time. The main risk of surgery in someone who is anemic is blood loss. You are starting out with fewer red blood cells than most by quite a large margin. If you were to undergo an major surgical procedure associated with significant blood loss you very well may require a blood transfusion. A stand alone breast augmentation is generally not a procedure associated with high blood loss and if things go well this procedure can be performed with less than an ounce of blood loss. But that is if things go well. Some patients bleed more than others. While there is a very high likelihood you would do just fine, this is a completely elective procedure and certainly not medically necessary. As such, I would like to see your blood levels a bit higher before proceeding.Best of luck to you!G. Robert Meger MD
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October 2, 2018
Answer: What are the risk factors for an anemic breast augmentation patient? hello thank you for your question and provided information as well.. based in your question its recommended to recognize the cause of your anemia , get a treatment to put in condition to get surgery and after go a consultation with a plastic surgeon to discuss all about theme.
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October 2, 2018
Answer: What are the risk factors for an anemic breast augmentation patient? hello thank you for your question and provided information as well.. based in your question its recommended to recognize the cause of your anemia , get a treatment to put in condition to get surgery and after go a consultation with a plastic surgeon to discuss all about theme.
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October 1, 2018
Answer: What are the risk factors for an anemic breast augmentation patient? Good medical practice would dictate that you follow-up with your primary care physician or internist for evaluation treatment recommendations PRIOR to proceeding with elective breast surgery. In other words, it will be important to determine the cause of the anemia and recommend treatment based on diagnosis. Best wishes for a safe procedure and an outcome that you will be pleased with (when the time is right).
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October 1, 2018
Answer: What are the risk factors for an anemic breast augmentation patient? Good medical practice would dictate that you follow-up with your primary care physician or internist for evaluation treatment recommendations PRIOR to proceeding with elective breast surgery. In other words, it will be important to determine the cause of the anemia and recommend treatment based on diagnosis. Best wishes for a safe procedure and an outcome that you will be pleased with (when the time is right).
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