I have a low white blood count will I still be cleared for breast augmentation?

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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?

Brian K. Reedy, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.I recommend calling your primary physician. The cause of your low WBC  needs to be figured out before proceeding with an elective surgery. Best wishes.

Jennifer Lauren Crawford, MD · Answer

You are correct.  Sometimes, a viral or other infection can deplete your infection fighting cells (especially your neutrophils) and cause a temporary drop in your count as you recover.  Sometimes a medical side effect, an autoimmune disease, or other medical problem is to blame.  Please see your primary care doctor for a quick workup.  It may be as simple as getting another CBC lab check.

John L. Burns Jr., MD · Answer

There are many causes for a low white blood cell count.  You should have this evaluated by your primary care physician before undergoing elective cosmetic surgery.

Jayanthy Ravindran, MS, DNB, MRCS · Answer

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.

Jon Ver Halen, MD, FACS (license suspended) · Answer

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!
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I have a low white blood count will I still be cleared for breast augmentation?

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