Can a diabetic person do a tummy tuck surgery.

A diabetic person can have a tummy tuck as long as the blood sugars are controlled, meaning the Hemoglobin A1C is normal or near normal. It is important to note  that even when that value is normal, diabetics still have more complications than non-diabetics.  Diabetics have higher risks of wound healing problems and a higher risk of infection.in addition, diabetics have a higher chance of losing blood supply to areas that were operated on. This means that  diabetics are more prone to areas of skin death. If your blood sugar is well-controlled and you have the right surgeon, you are still likely to have a great outcome!

Yes, a diabetic person can get a tummy tuck. It is imperative that your sugars are well controlled. I do tummy tucks on diabetics if their blood work and EKG is normal and their internist clears them for surgery. It is important to control the sugars tightly postoperatively as well to minimize healing issues. In some of my diabetic patients, I noticed that after a TT and liposuction, their insulin requirements decreased significantly. See a board certified plastic surgeon for an in person consultation,evaluation. Good luck.

Hello,Yes you can, but you need to be in good control of your blood sugar. Hemoglobin A1C levels is the best indicator of post operative complications, and keeping it below 6% is ideal.Best of luck!