Can an 80 year old male with type 2 diabetes have liposuction to reduce waist size?

Usually older men with type 2 diabetes suffer from internal fat, meaning fat around the organs below the muscle layer. When you pinch your abdomen if there are several inches of fat between your fingers then this would represent external fat and yes, liposuction may help in the hands of a careful well trained surgeon. If there is only a thin fat layer then you have internal fat and liposuction would not help. Make an appointment with a local board certified plastic surgeon for an opinion.

The general health of a patient must always be factored in when considering an elective procedure. The question is always whether or not the benefits outweigh the risks. This is something that the surgeon needs to determine after a detailed evaluation of the patient. If it is determined that the patient will benefit from a liposuction procedure, sometimes modifications can be done to mitigate the risks. For example smaller areas done under local anesthesia in a staged manner might benefit the patient. Certainly the diabetes needs to be managed well. It really comes down to evaluating each patient on a case by case basis. Best wishes.