I am diabetic with an hA1C of 6.7% and BMI of 38-39, will a surgeon be comfortable with doing a tummy tuck? Already had one consultation however this person stated that I would need to come off of my diabetic medications and have to be under a hA1C of 6% which is is confusing since a pre diabetic is not a dielectric until after about 6.4-6.5%.
August 9, 2022
Answer: Candidate There are many factors to consider when deciding if a person is a candidate for a tummy tuck. You would first need to lose weight and get your diabetes under good control before considering a tummy tuck. For elective plastic surgery it is recommended that a patient have a BMI of 30 or below. Those above this threshold are at higher risk of complications such as seroma, poor wound healing, and infection. It also gives your surgeon the opportunity to maximize your results.
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August 9, 2022
Answer: Candidate There are many factors to consider when deciding if a person is a candidate for a tummy tuck. You would first need to lose weight and get your diabetes under good control before considering a tummy tuck. For elective plastic surgery it is recommended that a patient have a BMI of 30 or below. Those above this threshold are at higher risk of complications such as seroma, poor wound healing, and infection. It also gives your surgeon the opportunity to maximize your results.
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August 10, 2022
Answer: Diabetes and tummy tuck Thank you for your question. You need to be able to balance a surgeon who is willing to do your surgery, and a surgeon who wants to do the right and safe thing by you. Your diabetes, HB A1c, and BMI are all rest factors for surgical wound healing. Additionally if you are planning on losing weight, after this would be an ideal time to get a tummy tuck in order to get rid of the excess skin. Good luck.
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August 10, 2022
Answer: Diabetes and tummy tuck Thank you for your question. You need to be able to balance a surgeon who is willing to do your surgery, and a surgeon who wants to do the right and safe thing by you. Your diabetes, HB A1c, and BMI are all rest factors for surgical wound healing. Additionally if you are planning on losing weight, after this would be an ideal time to get a tummy tuck in order to get rid of the excess skin. Good luck.
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