My Platelet Count is 124. Is This a Risky Value for a Full Abdominoplasty?

It is important to have enough functional platelets to safely have a tummy tuck procedure.  Your hematologist may run a platelet function study to see if your platelets are fully functional.  If they are, and with his blessing and that of your plastic surgeon, you can safely proceed.  Good luck!

Your hematologist is the real expert - but if your bleeding time test is normal, then the platelets that you do have are functional. Personally, I would not hesitate to operate on a patient with a normal bleeding time test and platelet count of 124k

Having a low platelet count puts you at increased risk for bleeding complications with your tummy tuck.  I would not proceed without discussing this with your plastic surgeon and your hematologist.  I also would strongly recommend pushing your hematologist for an answer as to why your platelet count is low.  Good luck.

    You already had a hematologist clear you, and this platelet count, presuming these are functional platelets, is enough to provide clotting for surgery.  50,000 is enough for clotting.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Based on your surgical history of 2 C-sections without complications with 114,000 platelets and no history of bleeding episodes, you should be able to have a tummy tuck safely. A minimum of 100,000 platelets is recommended for major surgery like a tummy tuck. As long as you have over 100,000 platelets that are functioning you should receive clearance from your hematologist prior to surgery. I recommend that you address this with your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon before your tummy tuck surgery. Best of luck. Dr. Richard Wellington Swift