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If the hemoglobin is less than 8 and you are symptomatic, it is reasonable to consider a blood transfusion. However, your PS, PCP, and hematologist are in a better position to evaluate this for you. Best to be seen by a hematologist who can recommend an appropriate regimen based upon the cause for the anemia. In general, 11-12 is adequate for surgery if attention to hemostasis is meticulous.
Dear Marylander, Hemoglobin of 10.5 is not a contra indication to tummy tuck surgery, I would just recommend that you take Iron pills 325 mg once a day. However , the drop of 2 point is of a concern and you should consult with your internist and find out the reason for the noticeable drop. It could be a result of your menstruation, but you need to rule out other serious possible causes, including cancer. Once you were found healthy, you can proceed with your tummy tuck surgery and enjoy all the benefits of this procedure. Always, consult with experienced board certified plastic surgeons who operate in accredited surgery center for your safety. Most importantly, check the before and after pictures in the photo gallery, to make sure that they are numerous, consistent and attractive with flat stomach, nice belly button, narrower waists, improved body posture and low scar. Best of luck, Dr Widder
Dear tc30448,you should be healthy and your lab should be within the normal limit prior to 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, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Thank you for sharing your question. Best to always be medically optimized prior to surgery but these procedures do not incur a significant amount of blood loss so talk to your surgeon in detail about timing for surgery.
Hello, I particularly require my patients to have a minimum of 11.5 hemoglobin, and up to 12.5 I require to use cell saver. The patient always loses blood during any surgical procedure and it is important to keep that in mind.
Thank you for posting your interesting question. A hemoglobin greater than 10 should be sufficientfor a tummy tuck. I recommend that you have a consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who is experienced with abdominoplasty and liposuction. Best wishes, Richard Wellington Swift, M.D.,F.A.C.S.
This question is best answered by your surgeon. He/She is most familiar with your medical history and surgical plan. For elective plastic surgery it is always best to have your hemoglobin within normal limits.
Yes. You can definitely get a tummy tuck as long as you have been examined and found to be healthy enough for surgery. With Tummy Tuck surgery, there is very little blood loss.
If you’ve had consultations with plastic surgeons and scheduled surgery then you should bring up the topic to your plastic surgeon.If you have not canceled did with plastic surgeons then you should do so to make sure you’re a candidate for these procedures. During your consultation your surgeon will review your medical history and which point you should bring up and discuss your hemoglobin level to see what that individual plastic surgeon has to say.There is no yes or no answer to your question. It depends on each individual plastic surgeons perspective and opinion.I personally would not have an issue doing surgery on you with a hemoglobin level of 10.5.If this is related to iron deficiency then I would recommend iron supplements or doing what you can on your own to increase your hemoglobin level closer to ideal levels before surgery.Best, Mats Hagstrom MD
Hello, Thank you for sharing the information, it is a pleasure for me to answer your question. It is difficult to evaluate the options without seeing photos, Yes, you can combine the procedures perfectly, to make mommy makeover, if your state of health allows it, Definitely the most appropriate...
There are many medications that surgeons can prescribe in order to help manage pain during recovery. Some patients elect to have Exparel injections during surgery to help control pain for the first few days. There are other medications as well non medicinal interventions such as positioning to...
You appear to be a good candidate for just a tummy tuck. If your consultation surgeon is suggesting that you need to pay more than the average patient for multiple procedures, you just need to visit another surgeon. A traditional abominoplasty will correct any laxity you have of the mons pubis....
An examination would tell for sure. However, even with a tummy tuck, your abdominal muscles could be tightened to help flatten your abdomen. Based on your photo, you would be a good candidate.
Thank you for your question. If your tummy tuck was performed with permanent sutures, then theoretically it should be very strong and ready for exercise and stress at the 6-8 week post-operative period. With your surgery being several years ago, it is unlikely that you had a disruption of your...
Hello, Thank you for sharing the information, it is a pleasure for me to answer your question. It is difficult to evaluate the options without seeing photos, Definitely the most appropriate is to start (liposculpture and BBL), you are a candidate perfect, for the procedure, with this you can...
