Can a diabetic have liposuction?

Yes, a stable diabetic can have liposuction provided their diabetes is under good control, and they pass a pre-op medical clearance.

Terrific question.I
do agree that most well controlled diabetics will do great after having
liposuction.That being said, it is
important to clear this in advance with both your primary care doctor and your
endocrinologist.I do feel strongly that
patients have their hemoglobin A1c with a good control prior to undergoing an
elective procedure.

Hello, and thank you for this question. As stated in the previous surgeons response I do not believe well controlled diabetes would be a contraindication to liposuction. I would recommend a general medical clearance prior to any cosmetic procedures. Although we have an  accredited outpatient surgical facility staff staffed with board certified anesthesiologist, I believe any patient that has diabetes and takes insulin  should be done in either a hospital or an outpatient surgical setting which can specifically monitor the glucose levels before during and after the procedure. Can all be discussed with a qualified experienced board certified plastic surgeon.

Diabetes is not an absolute contraindication for Liposuction. However like many procedures there is an increased risk for infection if the diabetes is not under good control. We usually ask for a medical clearance from your internist. We also obtain hemoglobin A-1 C level which is a good indicator of diabetes control. We recommend that you only consider liposuction If you are near your optimal BMI. 

Thank you for the question. Diabetes is not a contraindication to surgery unless the patient is poorly controlled because this can lead to complications. A medical clearance is required before liposuction. All the best,Dr. Khuthaila

Diabetics that are in stable health can have liposuction. Most the time it can be performed with sedation and local anesthesia.

Being diabetic is not a contraindication for Liposuction surgery provided there are no other contraindications.Surgeons tend to be cautious due to increased risk of wound healing complications seeing in diabetic patients.

The real question is whether your diabetes is under good control such that your endocrinologist or internist would be comfortable clearing you for surgery.  I would suggest that you address this to your medical doctor first before seeing plastic surgeons. Best of luck!

Thanks for your question. Prior to undergoing any cosmetic surgery, you must be deemed in good health by your physician. It is important to have any health conditions such as diabetes in control before having cosmetic surgery.

Diabetics can have surgery and experience the same good results as non-diabetics having plastic surgery, provided their diabetes is in good control and their general health is good. The best way to ascertain your general health is to ask your primary provider for medical clearance for surgery. Once you've received this, you would be cleared for both surgery and anesthesia.