What is the minimum hemoglobin level preferable for rhinoplasty?

Patients who have low hemoglobin levels around the time of surgery are at risk for complications including a higher risk of infection, and a longer need for breathing assistance with a machine. The ideal hemoglobin level is a minimum of 11. Hope this helps.

What is the minimum hemoglobin acceptable for Rhinoplasty? The answer to this question will vary from surgeon to surgeon but will probably be between 10 and 11. Rhinoplasty generally does not involve significant blood loss, however in an exceptional case it may be more than expected. Most healthy young people will be OK with a hemoglobin of 10 however a hemoglobin in excess of 10 closer to 11 leaves more room for blood loss if it should occur.

Hi,
In order to safely undergo elective surgery, all parameters including your haemoglobin should be optimised. The reason is that while rhinoplasty surgery is not typically associated with significant blood loss, should you bleed (typically in the context of osteotomies), your baseline haemoglobin will be low and your ability to tolerate the blood loss will be compromised.
In general terms, haemoglobin in excess of 10 would be considered acceptable but this should be determined by your surgeon on a case by case basis taking into account the presence of co-morbidities including heart disease.
Review by a physician prior to surgery to optimise you pre operatively for surgery may be worthwhile.
Best wishes
Dr Sugitha Seneviratne