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How Different is Liposuction for Diabetics?

I've been a Type 1 diabetic since the age of 13. I'm now 39, and I want to have Liposuction on my stomach and abdomen. I've been told that the risk is very high, yet all the tests I have had are excellent. How much difference is there between a diabetic and non-diabetic person when having Liposuction done?

Asked 33 months ago by honibee in Lahore, Pakistan

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Diabetes and liposuction

I have performed liposuction on many diabetic patients over the past 10 years. As long as the individual is well controlled with her sugars and there are no other medical problems, I have seen no increased complications. I have noticed that well controlled diabetics actually have fewer complications than non compliant non diabetics. I would strongly recommend that you pursue this surgery with a board certified plastic surgeon. In my experience, you should do extremely well with this... more

Robert M. Wald, Jr., MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon

ASAPS ASPS

Liposuction and Diabetes

Patients with diabetes do have a higher incidences of wound healing issue and infection. For patients considering liposuction, controlling your sugar levels is very important both before and after the surgery. I would also consider performing a more conservative liposuction surgery.