I am female, about to be 26, 5'9'' and currently at about 195lbs. I am also type 2 diabetic. My last A1C was 6.5 . Because of the diabetes i illustrate the apple body type. I'd like to reduce my upper half. I definitely want to start with reduction of my arms to 'even out' my body. My main concern is that since being diabetic (last 4ish years) my body scars easily. I've noticed blisters and don't heal fast and i'm still seeing purple spots later.
Answer: Weight loss diabetes A1C aesthetic surgery plastic surgery liposuction blisters scars secondary to diabetes apple body shape Thank you for your question regarding undergoing aesthetic surgery after your recently lost 50 pounds. Thank you for your history and your pictures. It is well known that diabetics do not heal well. The medical literature supports this fact. However, you have to weigh the risks. Would you rather live with your arms and their current shape or consider aesthetic surgery with residual scars? This is a question which is very personal and only you can answer. Most patients are willing to trade excess fat and loose skin for scars. There are a multitude of interventions which can be done to minimize scarring. Scar treatment options include application of silicone cream, silicone patches, injection of steroids, injection of 5FU, Fraxel, V-beam laser, micro-needling, dermabrasion, and even surgical revision. The most important thing is that you’ve lost weight. Congratulations! Weight loss will also help to control your diabetes better. That is the most important thing. If you wish to have aesthetic plastic surgery, that is your decision. Yes, diabetics do you have poor healing, but not all diabetics have hypertrophic or keloid scars. However, again, most patients are willing to trade excess skin and fat for scars. Good luck. I have answered your question regarding losing 50 pounds and considering aesthetic surgery.
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Answer: Weight loss diabetes A1C aesthetic surgery plastic surgery liposuction blisters scars secondary to diabetes apple body shape Thank you for your question regarding undergoing aesthetic surgery after your recently lost 50 pounds. Thank you for your history and your pictures. It is well known that diabetics do not heal well. The medical literature supports this fact. However, you have to weigh the risks. Would you rather live with your arms and their current shape or consider aesthetic surgery with residual scars? This is a question which is very personal and only you can answer. Most patients are willing to trade excess fat and loose skin for scars. There are a multitude of interventions which can be done to minimize scarring. Scar treatment options include application of silicone cream, silicone patches, injection of steroids, injection of 5FU, Fraxel, V-beam laser, micro-needling, dermabrasion, and even surgical revision. The most important thing is that you’ve lost weight. Congratulations! Weight loss will also help to control your diabetes better. That is the most important thing. If you wish to have aesthetic plastic surgery, that is your decision. Yes, diabetics do you have poor healing, but not all diabetics have hypertrophic or keloid scars. However, again, most patients are willing to trade excess skin and fat for scars. Good luck. I have answered your question regarding losing 50 pounds and considering aesthetic surgery.
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Answer: Find surgeon who specialises in Vaser liposuction to help you achieve your desired goals I would like to suggest that you have detailed face to face conversation with Vaser specialist surgeon. Take all your medical notes with you to share in your appointment; and have detailed conversation to reach your realistic goals
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Answer: Find surgeon who specialises in Vaser liposuction to help you achieve your desired goals I would like to suggest that you have detailed face to face conversation with Vaser specialist surgeon. Take all your medical notes with you to share in your appointment; and have detailed conversation to reach your realistic goals
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September 13, 2023
Answer: Diabetes and Cosmetic Surgery In regards to the scarring, the history of diabetes is definitely a contributing factor. When there is elevated levels of glucose in your blood, it impairs wound healing. However, just because someone has diabetes does not mean that they cannot safely undergo cosmetic procedures. We just have to be careful and do our best to control your blood glucose before and after surgery. As far as the management of the diabetes, my question would be what treatments you are currently receiving for the diabetes. Some meditations actually would have to be stopped or transitioned, depending on the anesthesia and the medication that you were taking. So that would be something to keep in mind. Also, if you are considering cosmetic surgery I would also ask if you are planning to lose any more weight or if you are at a weight that you are comfortable with. If you’re happy with the 50 pounds you you have lost then we could certainly pursue options that you are interested in. However, if you told me that you were still interested in losing more weight, then it may be worth it to wait on the cosmetic procedures until your weight has stabilized. And on the topic of weight loss, the GLP class of medications are fantastic meditations for helping patients lose weight. Especially if they a history of diabetes, for example. At our office we are also able to manage and prescribe medication‘s like Ozempic and Semaglutide to help patients get to their pre-surgery goal weight and to optimize their results. I would be happy to talk to you more about your questions and your specific goals. Hope this helps.
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September 13, 2023
Answer: Diabetes and Cosmetic Surgery In regards to the scarring, the history of diabetes is definitely a contributing factor. When there is elevated levels of glucose in your blood, it impairs wound healing. However, just because someone has diabetes does not mean that they cannot safely undergo cosmetic procedures. We just have to be careful and do our best to control your blood glucose before and after surgery. As far as the management of the diabetes, my question would be what treatments you are currently receiving for the diabetes. Some meditations actually would have to be stopped or transitioned, depending on the anesthesia and the medication that you were taking. So that would be something to keep in mind. Also, if you are considering cosmetic surgery I would also ask if you are planning to lose any more weight or if you are at a weight that you are comfortable with. If you’re happy with the 50 pounds you you have lost then we could certainly pursue options that you are interested in. However, if you told me that you were still interested in losing more weight, then it may be worth it to wait on the cosmetic procedures until your weight has stabilized. And on the topic of weight loss, the GLP class of medications are fantastic meditations for helping patients lose weight. Especially if they a history of diabetes, for example. At our office we are also able to manage and prescribe medication‘s like Ozempic and Semaglutide to help patients get to their pre-surgery goal weight and to optimize their results. I would be happy to talk to you more about your questions and your specific goals. Hope this helps.
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August 30, 2023
Answer: Diabetes, obesity, weight loss, and cosmetic surgery Your primary problem in regards to aesthetics is obesity and there’s no good cosmetic Surgery thar effectively treat that condition.
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August 30, 2023
Answer: Diabetes, obesity, weight loss, and cosmetic surgery Your primary problem in regards to aesthetics is obesity and there’s no good cosmetic Surgery thar effectively treat that condition.
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October 23, 2023
Answer: Cosmetic surgery and Diabetes Hello cbgb1, Thank you for the question. Congratulations on the weight loss. A good starting place for you would be liposuction to get rid of the fat that is underneath the skin. This would help to contour your body more. It is important to note that we carry fat in multiple compartments in our bodies. We carry fat underneath the skin which we can access with liposuction. We also have fat below the muscle around our organs which cannot be removed with liposuction. That fat can only be dealt with using exercise and diet. Liposuction would be a good start for you. The Diabetes and easy scarring are not deal Breakers but require further discussion. Any evaluation and discussion with the surgeon would be recommended.
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October 23, 2023
Answer: Cosmetic surgery and Diabetes Hello cbgb1, Thank you for the question. Congratulations on the weight loss. A good starting place for you would be liposuction to get rid of the fat that is underneath the skin. This would help to contour your body more. It is important to note that we carry fat in multiple compartments in our bodies. We carry fat underneath the skin which we can access with liposuction. We also have fat below the muscle around our organs which cannot be removed with liposuction. That fat can only be dealt with using exercise and diet. Liposuction would be a good start for you. The Diabetes and easy scarring are not deal Breakers but require further discussion. Any evaluation and discussion with the surgeon would be recommended.
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