Is liposuction safe for type 1 diabetics? Are the risks increased? I have seen debate about if liposuction could improve diabetes, but that is not the goal I am getting at. I don't need to lose significant weight but have a definite "pooch" on my lower tummy and am considering liposuction to get rid of what exercise and diet hasn't been able to get rid of so far. However, I'm a type one diabetic. I take injections in that area and have a tiny bit of scarring. Also, my HbA1c is around 6.5-7.0
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Thank you for your post. In a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty surgery, the tissue above the abdominal muscles is lifted off of the muscles from the lower scar to the ribs in a full tummy tuck and to the umbilicus in a mini tummy tuck. The superficial nerves that travel through the muscle to the...
Compression garment use can cause permanent indentations. Patients should let their Dr. know if this is happening. It is best to always check for areas of indentation and adjust the garments and perhaps change the garment or add padding.
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The only way to get a 6 pack abdominal wall is to have an extremely low body fat composition. At 240 pounds, you aren't close to that and liposuction won't make that change. You would be better off getting a personal trainer and a dietician who can get you closer to a 6 pack than...