Low Platelets and Rhinoplasty Surgery

Dear rhinoplasty patient from New Jersey,
This matter should be investigated by your surgeon and a hematologist. Slightly low platelet count is not a contraindication to rhinoplasty, but your platelets are very low and this may require some pre treatments and close observation in a hospital. Good luck
 

You ask an excellent question that needs to be addressed before considering Rhinoplasty Surgery. If you're completely asymptomatic, then you may not need any intervention. If you have a history of easy bleeding or bruising, or if you've had excessive bleeding after a dental extraction or prior surgery, then you'll likely be at high risk for a bleeding complication after your nose job.

Nasal bleeding is the most common complication associated with rhinoplasty surgery in patients with normal platelet count and function. In that regard, get advice from a certified, reputable hematologist. Ask if it would be best to have your surgery performed in a hospital setting where hematology consultation could be available in the event of a bleeding problem.

I hope this is helpful for you.

Regards from West Orange:

My not be advisable.  The nose has a very robust circulation and having fluctuations in your platelet count may not be the best situation for a potential rhinoplasty patient.  Get several opinions from board-certified plastic surgeons.

Dr. ES