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Will diabetes affect my surgery if I get a Breast Reduction?

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Hi Im a 42 yr old ,and use insulin for my diabetes. I was wondering how my diabetes will affect surgery/ results? I have 48 DD/ E breast. I have been this size since I hit puberty at age 11. I have wanted a breast reduction most of my life. I have back, neck and shoulder pain. I also have deep grooves on my shoulders and often have rashes under breast. My biggest concern is nerve damage/ sensation and scaring.

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