Hi there. I've been wanting to get a breast augmentation for a few years now, however I've been diagnosed with T1D. I'm curious if I am still a good candidate, or if there is anything I can do to become one. Here is a brief rundown of my current condition: -I'm 5' 2" and I've had a stable weight of 95lbs for about 10 years. -26 y/o, diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when I was 23 -A1C is stabilizing through use of insulin pump for the past year - Have never been hospitalized for diabetes
March 24, 2020
Answer: BA for Type 1 Diabetic If you have a stable A1C and you are otherwise healthy it should be fine for you to have breast augmentation surgery. See a board certified plastic surgeon near you for a consultation to learn more.
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March 24, 2020
Answer: BA for Type 1 Diabetic If you have a stable A1C and you are otherwise healthy it should be fine for you to have breast augmentation surgery. See a board certified plastic surgeon near you for a consultation to learn more.
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March 24, 2020
Answer: Yes! Type 1 diabetes will not change anything with breast augmentation, especially if your HgbA1c levels are normal. I usually want a level of 7 and below for any elective surgery and most patients I find that have type 1 diabetes are usually very diligent and well controlled with their pump. This is important both leading up to, and especially, after surgery. The higher your sugars hang out, the higher the chance for infection. However, you should be in good shape if you keep good control. Good luck on your journey and congratulations in advance!Ramsen Azizi M.D.
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March 24, 2020
Answer: Yes! Type 1 diabetes will not change anything with breast augmentation, especially if your HgbA1c levels are normal. I usually want a level of 7 and below for any elective surgery and most patients I find that have type 1 diabetes are usually very diligent and well controlled with their pump. This is important both leading up to, and especially, after surgery. The higher your sugars hang out, the higher the chance for infection. However, you should be in good shape if you keep good control. Good luck on your journey and congratulations in advance!Ramsen Azizi M.D.
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March 23, 2020
Answer: Plastic surgery and the Type 1 Diabetic patient - risk vs reward Some of my best and most reliable patients are diabetics. When they open their eyes in the recovery room, their eyes light up and they ask, "what's my glucose"? Of course we have managed their insulin dosage with standard formulas and in conjunction with their primary care doctor. We expect the glucose to rise during surgery, and fall afterward. We closely monitor it during the surgery.In theory, diabetics are slightly more prone to having wound infections, surgical complications, etc. but I have not seen this in my patient population, at all. Perhaps the ability to manage a complex disease better than their physicians-- diabetics know their bodies like nobody else-- outweighs those theoretical risks.In any event, diabetics can generally safely have plastic surgery... provided they work with their plastic surgeon and their primary care doctor to optimize their care.
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March 23, 2020
Answer: Plastic surgery and the Type 1 Diabetic patient - risk vs reward Some of my best and most reliable patients are diabetics. When they open their eyes in the recovery room, their eyes light up and they ask, "what's my glucose"? Of course we have managed their insulin dosage with standard formulas and in conjunction with their primary care doctor. We expect the glucose to rise during surgery, and fall afterward. We closely monitor it during the surgery.In theory, diabetics are slightly more prone to having wound infections, surgical complications, etc. but I have not seen this in my patient population, at all. Perhaps the ability to manage a complex disease better than their physicians-- diabetics know their bodies like nobody else-- outweighs those theoretical risks.In any event, diabetics can generally safely have plastic surgery... provided they work with their plastic surgeon and their primary care doctor to optimize their care.
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