My A1c is 7.6 is this ok to have my surgery?
Answer: Diabetes It would be better to have your HgbA1c to be lower in order to keep your risk lower. Diabetics are at higher risk for complications such as poor wound healing and infection. These risks increase when blood glucose levels are not tightly controlled.
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Answer: Diabetes It would be better to have your HgbA1c to be lower in order to keep your risk lower. Diabetics are at higher risk for complications such as poor wound healing and infection. These risks increase when blood glucose levels are not tightly controlled.
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April 29, 2018
Answer: I'm wanting to have a tummy tuck and breast augmentation - I'm a type 2 diabetic. hello thank you for your question and provided information as well..Based on your question, my recommendation is that you first consult with your endocrinologist and evaluate the sugar levels and the ok that you can submit to a surgical procedure.The second thing you would do is consult in person with a certified plastic surgeon to see what procedures apply and any questions in your case you get it.
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April 29, 2018
Answer: I'm wanting to have a tummy tuck and breast augmentation - I'm a type 2 diabetic. hello thank you for your question and provided information as well..Based on your question, my recommendation is that you first consult with your endocrinologist and evaluate the sugar levels and the ok that you can submit to a surgical procedure.The second thing you would do is consult in person with a certified plastic surgeon to see what procedures apply and any questions in your case you get it.
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April 30, 2018
Answer: Hemoglobin A1C in plastic surgery. Thanks for your question. I agree with much of what has already been posted in response. There is not an absolute A1C "cutoff" for surgery. It is best used as one piece of the puzzle in determining your health and risk for surgery. If you are otherwise healthy, a non-smoker, exercise regularly you should have a minimal increase in your risk. That being said, an A1C below 7 as been shown to reduce infection and wound healing problems. Be sure to consult with your physician to try and optimize your glycemic control prior to any surgery. Best wishes.
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April 30, 2018
Answer: Hemoglobin A1C in plastic surgery. Thanks for your question. I agree with much of what has already been posted in response. There is not an absolute A1C "cutoff" for surgery. It is best used as one piece of the puzzle in determining your health and risk for surgery. If you are otherwise healthy, a non-smoker, exercise regularly you should have a minimal increase in your risk. That being said, an A1C below 7 as been shown to reduce infection and wound healing problems. Be sure to consult with your physician to try and optimize your glycemic control prior to any surgery. Best wishes.
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April 28, 2018
Answer: Safety of mommy makeover for diabetics If you are otherwise healthy, do not smoke, and have a stable weight and good exercise tolerance, being a type 2 diabetic should not prevent you from having breast augmentation and tummy tuck. It is important, however, to have your blood glucose levels as optimally controlled as possible. Diabetic patients who have elevated fingersticks or A1c are at higher risk for complications like developing wounds at their incisions or infection postoperatively. Tight glycemic control reduces your risk of having these types of issues after surgery.You may consider checking in with your endocrinologist to see how else you can optimize your blood sugar levels prior to having an elective major surgery like mommy makeover. And as always, be sure to consult with an experienced, board certified plastic surgeon who will be able to guide you safely through your journey.Hope this helps, and best of luck,Dr. Lim
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April 28, 2018
Answer: Safety of mommy makeover for diabetics If you are otherwise healthy, do not smoke, and have a stable weight and good exercise tolerance, being a type 2 diabetic should not prevent you from having breast augmentation and tummy tuck. It is important, however, to have your blood glucose levels as optimally controlled as possible. Diabetic patients who have elevated fingersticks or A1c are at higher risk for complications like developing wounds at their incisions or infection postoperatively. Tight glycemic control reduces your risk of having these types of issues after surgery.You may consider checking in with your endocrinologist to see how else you can optimize your blood sugar levels prior to having an elective major surgery like mommy makeover. And as always, be sure to consult with an experienced, board certified plastic surgeon who will be able to guide you safely through your journey.Hope this helps, and best of luck,Dr. Lim
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April 28, 2018
Answer: I'm wanting to have a tummy tuck and breast augmentation - I'm a type 2 diabetic. Thank you for the question. Well controlled diabetes is not a contraindication to tummy tuck surgery and/or other elective plastic surgical procedures. However, diabetics are at a greater risk of infection compared to non-diabetic patients. Always best to check with your primary care physician or endocrinologist for “medical clearance” prior to surgery. Managing your diabetic medications around the time of surgery (to avoid hypo as well as hyperglycemia), while you will have altered oral intake, will be important. I hope this helps. Best wishes.
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April 28, 2018
Answer: I'm wanting to have a tummy tuck and breast augmentation - I'm a type 2 diabetic. Thank you for the question. Well controlled diabetes is not a contraindication to tummy tuck surgery and/or other elective plastic surgical procedures. However, diabetics are at a greater risk of infection compared to non-diabetic patients. Always best to check with your primary care physician or endocrinologist for “medical clearance” prior to surgery. Managing your diabetic medications around the time of surgery (to avoid hypo as well as hyperglycemia), while you will have altered oral intake, will be important. I hope this helps. Best wishes.
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