Can a diabetic person do a tummy tuck surgery.

Diabetes that is well controlled should not be
a contraindication to a tummy tuck.
I would suggest you find a plastic surgeon
certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and ideally a member of the
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) that you trust and are
comfortable with. You should discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person.
Before undergoing surgery you should have medical clearance from your primary
physician and/or endocrinologist and he or she should discuss any specific
management aspects of your diabetes with your plastic surgeon and
anesthesiologist. Patients with diabetes can have a slightly higher rate of delayed healing or infection.
Robert Singer, MD FACS
La Jolla, California

Thank you for the question.Well controlled diabetes is not a contraindication to tummy tuck surgery and/or other elective plastic surgical procedures. Always best to check with your primary care physician or endocrinologist for “medical clearance” prior to surgery. Managing your diabetic medications around the time of surgery (to avoid hypo as well as hyperglycemia), while you will have altered oral intake, will be important. You may find the attached link, dedicated to breast augmentation surgery concerns, helpful to you.Best wishes.