lost 120lbs I want a tummy tuck and gynecomastia I consulted with a hematologist due to the fact that I have a low platelet count it hovers around 72,000 the hematologist did a bone marrow biopsy to find out the cause and he said that it was my bone marrow that just doesn't produce enough platelets other than that he said all my other blood tests were normal. he said i would take prednisone a week prior to surgery to up my platelet count should i do it? I still have to see my surgeon by the way.
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May 30, 2019
Answer: Low platelet count around 72,000. Considering doing a male extended tummy tuck and gynecomastia. Should I do it?