Will abdominal liposuction affect insulin absorption from my insulin pump?

Thanks for the question. Depending on the site of the liposuction the ideal placement of the insulin needle will be away from the surgical sight, leaving the area for absorption untouched.All the best,Dr. Results

I don't think this will be a problem although there is nothing in the literature I am aware of that is investigated this problem. With conventional liposuction I don't see an issue at all. If laser assisted liposuction the resulting scarring in the subcutaneous area might indeed create a problem.

After reading your posts I recommend DO NOT leave USA to DR for surgery since you have DM. And YES the insulin could be effected. Best to see a boarded Miami PS and one who will work in concert with your DM doc!!!

The idea of a hypoglycemic coma while in a recovery house in a foreign country frightens the daylights out of me.This has come up numerous times in my practice. We typically request patients change the insulin site to an area that has not been treated.Typically, the patient's internist or endocrinologist is on board.At times, patients will be converted to insulin shots in the early recovery phase.Considering the potential outcome of an overdose of insulin, this is not to be played with lightly.Unfortunately, there is no good published data on when it is appropriate to go back to using the insulin pump on areas previously treated, at least not that I'm aware.A team effort is probably best advised.Your plastic surgeon should also be addressing this issue regardless of geographic location.Best of luck,Mats Hagstrom, M.D.