Will breast lift and implant removal be done during the same surgery?
Asked 2014-11-05
I'm planning to have my implants removed with a breast lift. My questions are: Will the removal and lift be done during the same surgery? I have Essential Thrombocythemia and am concerned about increased risks during surgery. Should I have my surgery in a hospital instead of surgery center?
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Essential thrombocytopenia is not a contraindication to surgery. I have seen many patients with this condition; and once you are evaluated and we determine the number and the health of your existing platelets, we can determine if surgery is safe or, at most, you need a platelet transfusion prior to surgery. Regardless, removal of implants can be done very predictably and safely; and in fact, most of my patients do well without any lift. If lifting is required, that can be done at the same time or at a later stage. It is perfectly fine to do it as a secondary procedure, and often the results are best with this. I hope this helps.