I have low hemoglobin. Is it possible to get an iron infusion before a BBL surgery this month?

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Hi my hemoglobin is 10.7 I am scheduled to have surgery this month. I took a in-house test at a clinic and was told it was 11.6 but when they sent the result in it came back 10.7 again after 10days and me eating everything to raise my hemoglobin. Is it possible to get a iron infusion before a BBL surgery? Thank you for your help.

Roger Tsai, MD · Answer

Great question!  You definitely will need your hemoglobin to be within the normal range before proceeding.  Depending on the reason for the low hemoglobin, you can take iron supplements and eat foods high in iron.  Every surgeon has his/her own protocol to increase iron so I would speak with them to see what they are comfortable with.Best of luck and hope this information helps!
- Dr. Roger Tsai  @DrRogerTsai
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Missmary114,
you should be healthy and your lab results should be within normal limits prior to elective procedures in order to avoid complications. Every plastic surgeon has his own preoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Have your labs repeated a few days before your scheduled surgery.  If they remain low, ask your PS if he/she recommends that you postpone your BBL until they reach a satisfactory level. Besides eating dark leafy veggies, liver, lentils, almonds, dried apricots, beets, and other high iron foods, your PS or internist could prescribe iron pills and Vitamin C based upon the cause of the anemia.Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Erika Sato, MD, FACS · Answer

Yes, it is an option to get an iron infusion before surgery. It may take more than one to get you to your goal.

Foued Hamza, MD · Answer

I advice you to postpone your surgery and get a better hemoglobin level 
You can help by taking iron tablets after an advice form your Doctor

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