With low platelets count 48000 can I have a facelift?

To make sure you have planned surgery safely, it will be necessary to investigate whether there is any high chance of bleeding.  Some simple blood tests and also a lap has called her bleeding time we'll determine whether your at an increased risk of bleeding after the surgery.  Facelift is a very special surgery were leading problems after surgery can cause many issues.  It is therefore very important to make sure the you minimize the chances of having a bleeding problem after this operation.In our New Jersey plastic surgery practice, we often get a hematology consult for patients who have problems like years.  Once we have the recommendations of a good hematology colleague, we can optimize the plan for the surgery and proceed, usually without serious problems.It is important to discuss your needs, wishes, recovery time constraints, and budget limits with an honest and experienced surgeon, and receive bias-free personal advice. ALWAYS consult a surgeon who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, to ensure the highest standards of ethical practice and safe surgery.Reza Momeni, MD FACS American Board of Plastic SurgeryAmerican Society of Plastic SurgeonsAmerican Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

A low platelet count should be investigated thoroughly prior to having any operation. Facelifts are particularly vulnerable to hematoma because the vascularity of the face. It clotting is otherwise normal low platelet count is not a contraindication.

Unfortunately, the platelet count is below the normal threshold for an elective procedure to be performed.  The normal threshold is 50,000, but should be higher.The surgeon who ordered the tests should inform you of the result, which he or she probably has, and then referred you to your primary physician for further evaluation to determine the underlying cause of the low platelet count.I hope this helps.

Your platelet count is below 50k. This is too low in my opinion to have cosmetic surgery. You need your hematologist to address your issues and develop a plan to get your low platelet count addressed Earl Stephenson, Jr, MD, DDS, FACS

With a platelet count of 48,000 you would need to see a hematologist before any type of surgery to determine the cause and possible treatment for the low count.  It would not be safe to undergo surgery with the level of your platelets currently.  

Low
platelet count is a concern, because it can possibly cause free bleeding which is
one of the complications that can occur with a facelift. The absolute number,
however, is not a contraindication, but other tests that evaluate coagulation
need to be conducted to be sure that bleeding conditions are safe for your
surgery. We would recommend a PT/PTT/INR. If these numbers are reasonable, you
could consider that. Since a platelet count of 48000 is significantly lower
than normal, it would not be a bad idea to seek consultation with an Internal
Medicine or Hematology specialist to see if there is a correctable cause.Hope this helps!

Normal platelet levels are higher than the level you mention. There are some health problems that can cause this condition. Any elective cosmetic surgery or not, should be free of risks. I advise you to consult an internist or hematologist medical solutions to this situation and so you have a safe surgery. I hope I have been helpful.Translation provided by doctor:Los niveles normales de plaquetas son superiores al nivel que mencionas. Existen algunos problemas de salud que pueden producir esta condicion. Cualquier cirugia electiva, estetica o no, debe estar libre de riesgos. Te aconsejo que consultes un medico internista o un hematologo para que soluciones esa situacion y asi puedas tener una cirugia segura. Espero haya sido de ayuda.

I would not operate upon you in this circumstance. Why are your platelets so low is the real issue here not whether you can have elective facelift....

Soheir gamal, your platelet count is too low for elective surgery. You need to first find out why you are running such a low count. See your internist and get the appropriate referral if needed. Good luck!

Your platelet count is currently quite low and if you were my patient I would require a visit with a hematologist to evaluate your situation.  Platelet levels are complicated in that it is not only the quantity but also the quality of your platelets that is important.  Clumping on the slides may cause your count to be artificially low, and it will likely be important to get a PFT or Platelet Function Test as well as further quantitative tests to make certain that your surgery is safe.