I'm a 24 yr old Type 1 diabetic. I want to get breast implants, but my blood sugar levels have been high lately. Any suggestion?

Hi,

Thanks for posting your question. I am happy to try and help you. It is
important to remember that a board certified plastic surgeon will be your best
resource when it comes to an accurate assessment of your situation, and
concerns.

Having said that, find a plastic surgeon and discuss with them all of your health issues and they will guide you. Diabetics can have breast implants.

Best wishes,

Dr. Michael J. Brown
Northern Virginia Plastic Surgeon

It is very important to have good control of your blood sugar levels before contemplating cosmetic surgery. You must be cleared by your endocrinologist and I doubt that I would be realistic with high blood sugar levels.  Poorly controlled diabetes can affect wound healing and surgical recovery as well as having consequences for your long term health so getting it under control is essential.  Best of luck!

If your Hemoglobin A1C is in a range which the endocrinologist and surgeon find to be acceptable (usually in the 6 to 7 range), you should be able to have your surgery.  Controlling your sugar is important for wound healing, fighting infection and the recovery from anesthesia however.  So if your short term sugars are high, you need to ask your endocrinologist to help you get them in line before surgery as well (HA1C is a measure of long term sugar control).