Type 1 diabetic who lost weight and now has excessive skin. Is it safe to have surgery to get it removed? Other means to remove it?
Answer: Patients with type I diabetes can get abdominoplasty. As long as your physiologically stable in your diabetes is in control you are satisfactory candidate for an abdominoplasty.
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Answer: Patients with type I diabetes can get abdominoplasty. As long as your physiologically stable in your diabetes is in control you are satisfactory candidate for an abdominoplasty.
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August 4, 2014
Answer: Can a type 1 diabetic get a Tummy Tuck? Well controlled diabetes is not a contraindication to tummy tuck surgery and/or other elective plastic surgical procedures. 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, and the attached link, helps. Best wishes.
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August 4, 2014
Answer: Can a type 1 diabetic get a Tummy Tuck? Well controlled diabetes is not a contraindication to tummy tuck surgery and/or other elective plastic surgical procedures. 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, and the attached link, helps. Best wishes.
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Answer: Diabetes and tummy tuck The answer is yes, howver, you should have a stable blood sugar and be diligent in pre and post operative glucose testing. If you have no other medical issues, your postoperative risks are slightly higher than a patient without medical concerns. You should google diabetes and surgery so you can address these concerns with your plastic surgeon.
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Answer: Diabetes and tummy tuck The answer is yes, howver, you should have a stable blood sugar and be diligent in pre and post operative glucose testing. If you have no other medical issues, your postoperative risks are slightly higher than a patient without medical concerns. You should google diabetes and surgery so you can address these concerns with your plastic surgeon.
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August 5, 2014
Answer: Diabetes and tummy tuck surgery An abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) is a big procedure and therefore good healing potential from the patient is important. Poorly controlled diabetes can negatively affect healing. With that said, I have performed tummy tuck surgery on patients with both type one and type two diabetes without any healing issues. The tummy tuck procedure will have to be modified accordingly to maximize results and minimize the chance of complications. Proper diabetes control and a medical clearance will also be very important.All the best,Dr. Remus Repta
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August 5, 2014
Answer: Diabetes and tummy tuck surgery An abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) is a big procedure and therefore good healing potential from the patient is important. Poorly controlled diabetes can negatively affect healing. With that said, I have performed tummy tuck surgery on patients with both type one and type two diabetes without any healing issues. The tummy tuck procedure will have to be modified accordingly to maximize results and minimize the chance of complications. Proper diabetes control and a medical clearance will also be very important.All the best,Dr. Remus Repta
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August 5, 2014
Answer: Diabetes and surgery Diabetes itself, whether type 1 or 2, does not preclude a patient from having surgery. That being said, the diabetes must be well-controlled. In addition, all other medical conditions must be evaluated and taken into consideration when being considered a candidate for surgery. A recent or new evaluation by a primary care physician is usually preferred prior to surgery. Diabetes increases the risk of complications, especially wound healing, after surgery. Make sure to have a thorough discussion with your board certified plastic surgeon regarding all of the above.
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August 5, 2014
Answer: Diabetes and surgery Diabetes itself, whether type 1 or 2, does not preclude a patient from having surgery. That being said, the diabetes must be well-controlled. In addition, all other medical conditions must be evaluated and taken into consideration when being considered a candidate for surgery. A recent or new evaluation by a primary care physician is usually preferred prior to surgery. Diabetes increases the risk of complications, especially wound healing, after surgery. Make sure to have a thorough discussion with your board certified plastic surgeon regarding all of the above.
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