Diabetics definitely have a higher incidence of complications from surgery as compared to non-diabetics. If you are well controlled, and get medical clearance, you certainly can have the procedure performed.
Is surgery for fat reduction on the arms safe for a diabetic?
I weight 200 lbs now. Before I was 224 lbs am also diabetic. I have excessive fat in my arms. I would like to have surgery but am diabetic and am a real bad chicken. Help please.
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A: Fat Reduction for a Diabetic
The best time to do liposuction is when you are at a normal weight. To remove fat from your arms you can do this by excision, brachioplasty, or liposuction. As a diabetic you should be able to heal and have reasonable risks if you keep your glucose under control. The other issue has to... more
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Hello Angeli! You might also want to read this question: How different is Liposuction for diabetics?