tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37701485901362016.post237479254049595179..comments2023-11-30T04:36:17.116-08:00Comments on The Woodlands Plastic Surgeon<sup>® </sup>: Blindness After Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery)Emmanuel De La Cruz, M.D., PLLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02128222108497648156noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37701485901362016.post-16845472017023866612012-03-22T17:01:28.584-07:002012-03-22T17:01:28.584-07:00It depends how low is your platelet. In clinicall...It depends how low is your platelet. In clinically stable patients, major bleeding is unusual unless the platelet count is ≤5 × 103/μL. Several large studies have documented the safety of lowering the prophylactic platelet transfusion trigger from the previously used 20 × 103/μL to 10 × 103/μL. A few studies have even suggested that a 5 × 103/μL trigger is acceptable. <br />Prior to your blepharoplasty procedure, it is imperative to stop medications that can increase your bleeding risk. To name a few medications: herbal garlic medications, gingko biloba, ginseng, fish oil, aspirin, ibuprofen, coumadin, heparin, etc. Your plastic surgeon would guide you which medications one should stop prior to your plastic surgery procedure.<br /><br />Emmanuel De La Cruz MD, PLLC<br />Plastic & Reconstructive SurgeonEmmanuel De La Cruz, M.D., PLLChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02128222108497648156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37701485901362016.post-80976316079394310772012-03-22T10:20:27.009-07:002012-03-22T10:20:27.009-07:00So I have low platelets and I was wondering if I a...So I have low platelets and I was wondering if I am at more risk of developing a retrobulbar hemorrhage ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com