Can you get a BBL or Iipo If your A1c is 12?

If you are medically healthy with well controlled blood sugars, then surgery can be considered.Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

hemoglobin A1C is indicative of your recent blood sugar levels. A level of 12 is significantly elevated and I would not recommend undergoing any procedure at that level. You should go to your primary care physician or an endocrinologist and get your blood sugars adjusted until your a1c is less than 6 and stable. At that point you could consider surgery.  Best

Dear therealayoajay,
patients with poorly controlled diabetes have a lot higher chance of infection and other complications. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Yes, a whole host of serious complications could happen. Not worth the risk. Your first priority should be fixing your inside, not the outside. That hgba1c is indicative of chronic poor blood glucose control. Consult with your endocrinologist. Any surgeon who would do an ELECTIVE procedure on you with this Hgba1c is purely out for your money and not your wellbeing. 

No you absolutely cannot get any cosmetic surgery with an A1c that high!  The typical cutoff is 6 or around 6.  If your A1c is that high, you need to seek medical help from an endocrinologist, as your sugars are out of control.  This can lead to heart disease, kidney disease, blindness, and a whole list of other problems.  Regarding surgery, you would have about 100% chance of developing an infection and ruining any type of surgery, along with completely wasting your money.  

Your A1c should be controlled and be trying to get below 7 before going for any type of surgery, especially elective. Emergent surgeries take precedence no matter what. Your risk for infection and healing times go up with a higher A1c. It is important to follow up with your PCP and Endocrinologist to help get you on the right track then find a skilled board certified plastic surgeon to help you. 

Hemoglobin A-1 C of 12 means your average blood sugar is 289 it. In other words your diabetes is poorly controlled at best.  You should not be even thinking about cosmetic surgery but rather how to get your diabetes under control.  Being an amputee on dialysis is not a good look for someone whether their butt is big or not.  Time for a reality check and resend your priorities in order.  Please talk to your primary care doctor not to a plastic surgeon.  Best, Mats Hagstrom MD 

Hi and welcome to our forum!You are at increased risk for complications with ANY surgical procedure, cosmetic or otherwise as your diabetes is significantly uncontrolled. Your risk for diabetes related disease is elevated even without a surgical procedure! You need to visit your primary care physician at your earliest possible convenience to control your blood sugar to prevent problems of heart damage, kidney failure, blindness, peripheral vascular disease, ketoacidosis,  etc.Best wishes...