im a bit shocked that my white blood count is low but i did have a sneeze a couple times sometime around january 20th but i didnt have a full out cold. do u think i will still be cleared for surgery?
March 22, 2021
Answer: Causes of low WBC counts are numerous. Hey there,It could be due to viral infections, medications, autoimmune conditions, cancers of the hematopoietic system, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and list is endless. Breast augmentation with alloplastic material can lead to severe infections and eventually implant extrusions. Breast augmentation using tissues such as fat and pedicle muscle can still be performed considering the fact that your WBC level is just on the lower side of normal. It would be prudent to thoroughly investigate the causes and then proceed accordingly. If it's due to treatable viral infections, then it's better to wait until the infections settle down and then proceed with the surgery. Hope this helps.
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March 22, 2021
Answer: Causes of low WBC counts are numerous. Hey there,It could be due to viral infections, medications, autoimmune conditions, cancers of the hematopoietic system, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and list is endless. Breast augmentation with alloplastic material can lead to severe infections and eventually implant extrusions. Breast augmentation using tissues such as fat and pedicle muscle can still be performed considering the fact that your WBC level is just on the lower side of normal. It would be prudent to thoroughly investigate the causes and then proceed accordingly. If it's due to treatable viral infections, then it's better to wait until the infections settle down and then proceed with the surgery. Hope this helps.
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February 6, 2018
Answer: Low WBC and breast augmentation Hello and thank you for your excellent question. I agree with the other comments on this thread. While there are many innocuous causes for a low white blood cell count, you really need to have this properly evaluated before you have elective surgery. I suggest that you follow up with your primary care doctor. Good luck! Best, Jon Ver Halen, MD FACS Harvard educated plastic surgeon Texas “Top Doc”
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February 6, 2018
Answer: Low WBC and breast augmentation Hello and thank you for your excellent question. I agree with the other comments on this thread. While there are many innocuous causes for a low white blood cell count, you really need to have this properly evaluated before you have elective surgery. I suggest that you follow up with your primary care doctor. Good luck! Best, Jon Ver Halen, MD FACS Harvard educated plastic surgeon Texas “Top Doc”
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