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!

You can certainly undergo a tummy tuck if your diabetes is well controlled. The issues in diabetics apart from the blood sugar control is that the microvascularity can be compromised so that healing can be delayed so the surgeon does not want to pull you too tight or do very aggressive liposuction withe tummy tuck. Also the incidence of infection can be higher so it would be good to find a surgeon who uses the progressive tension suturing technique which means that drains do not have to be used which cuts down the chance of infection. If you are on insulin may be safer to have you done in a hospital setting where you spend one night in hospital so that your blood sugars can be carefully monitored.

Of course you can as long as your health is ok to have surgery. Diabetics vary in the severity of their disease. One fact is true and that is diabetics have higher risk of wound healing complications compared to non-diabetics. Of course you heart and other body systems would need to be checked to make things are functioning ok. If you are cleared for surgery by your primary care and your plastic surgeon, who better be board certified, also agrees that it is safe then you should feel good about moving forward. I have no idea what your age, height, or weight is and that all plays a role in answering this question with accuracy as well. Best of luck and I hope this helps. Sincerely, DrRickAZ

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.