Can I get a tummy tuck if I am pre-diabetic and taking Fenofibrate? I weigh 190lbs.

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Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

It would be helpful to see photos to determine if you are a candidate for tummy tuck.  Although diabetes can increase the risk of complications, you state you have prediabetes.  A tummy tuck most likely can be performed safely although your weight  probably presents a greater risk than the prediabetes.

Lewis Albert Andres, MD · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your question! There are a few medical comorbidities that contribute to a higher risk during any surgical procedure including infections, wound complications, delayed wound healing, bleeding, anesthetic risks, etc. Diabetes is one that is known to have an increased risk for infections and wound healing issues. There are a number of both systemic and local host factors that can contribute to infections. Whether or not diabetics are truly at greater risk and the magnitude of the effect of diabetes on the risk of infection remain controversial. However, there is a known increased propensity to develop infections and delayed healing. Some of the hyperglycemia-related impairments on the immune response include vascular insufficiency, sensory peripheral neuropathy, autonomic neuropathy, and skin and mucosal colonization with pathogens such as Staphylococcus aureus and Candida species. That being said, well-controlled diabetes should equate a minimal increased risk for the above and surgical procedures still safe and a reasonable decision. You should ensure adequate glucose control always, but also obtain medical clearance from your primary care physician that you are at an acceptable risk for undergoing a surgical procedure. Laboratory results such as HgbA1C is a good measure of control. Discuss all of your medical comorbidities and medication with your surgeon prior and discuss these risks. Measures will be taken to check levels as well as maintain proper glucose control with appropriate fluids and medications. This procedure should still be very safe for you and hope for an uncomplicated course with an excellent result! Hope that this helps! Best wishes!n

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Neither of those would necessarily be an issue.  Controlling the cholesterol and the blood sugar can be accomplished with medication and diet.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Milan Doshi, MS, MCh · Answer

Diabetic patients can proceed with tummy tuck as long diabetic is under control. We can control the blood sugar with medication and diet prior to surgery.Stable weight prior to undergoing a tummy tuck with A BMI closer to 30 - 35 will make you ideal for the procedure.

Robert M. Freund, MD · Answer

It is always best to achieve a stable weight prior to undergoing a tummy tuck. In my mind, a stable weight is one that does not require efforts that are unsustainable. For instance, starving yourself and feeling deprived is always a recipe for failure.As for the medical issues, most plastic surgeons would defer to your medical doctor that takes care of you, as to whether you are a candidate for surgery.

Can I get a tummy tuck if I am pre-diabetic and taking Fenofibrate? I weigh 190lbs.

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Answer: As long as your Diabetic is under control, you can go for Tummy Tuck.

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Can I get a tummy tuck if I am pre-diabetic and taking Fenofibrate? I weigh 190lbs.

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Answer: As long as your Diabetic is under control, you can go for Tummy Tuck.

Answer: As long as your Diabetic is under control, you can go for Tummy Tuck.

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