Anemic & beta thalassemia - is it safe to get a rhinoplasty?

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I am planning to get a nose job. I have always been anemic and have beta thalassemia trait. Currently my hemoglobin and iron levels are quite low. Doctor advised to take iron supplements. Once my iron and hemoglobin levels are improved, is it safe to get the procedure done taking into consideration the thalassemia trait? What is the minimum hemoglobin required for the surgery? Other than blood testing, what pre-operative tests would you recommend for someone with beta thalassemia

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

Thalassemia trait is not going to affect rhinoplasty. However your surgeon might want to get clearance from a hematologist in advance.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Cheerful900480,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. You will need to get clearance prior to surgery. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Stephen Kleid, MBBS, FRACS · Answer

There is no reason for you not to have a Rhinoplasty, despite your Anemia & Thalassemia.
I would suggest you have an Iron infusion, instead of Iron tablets - you get about a year's supply of iron intravenously , in 20 minutes, which avoids the problems and the nuisance of daily tablets.
In Australia, we would have a Hematologist (blood specialist), not a GP, and not an ENT or Plastic surgeon), advise you on this.

Behrad Elmiyeh, MBBS, MRCS, FRCS (ORL HNS) · Answer

Great questions.
Ideally your nemoglobin should be about the normal level prior to your surgery so that your health is at its optimum. This will ensure that your body copes well with anaesthesia and can heal as good as it can.
beta thalassemia trait should not be of any signifcant concern, of course you should inform the anaesthetist about it.
Best wishes,

Omer Faruk Deveci, MD · Answer

Dear. it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. You will need to get a clearance from your doctor prior to surgery. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
You need at least 10 hb level before the surgery. You need hematology consultation before the surgery.
 Omer Faruk DEVECİ, MD Certified, European Board of Plastic Surgery Member, Turkish Society of Plastic Surgery Member

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