I have DM 2 and would like to undergo lipo cavitation for my back fat. Is this advisable? (photo)

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I am 32 years old. I have DM2 (for 12 years now). From oral maintenance meds, i opted to switched to insulin two years back. My sugar is well maintained by my diet, not to mention I workout everyday (cardio and weights) for at least an hour. But i cant seem to get rid of that excess back fat. I am thinking of undergoing lipo cavitation. Is this advisable?

Ira H. Rex lll, MD · Answer

Well controlled sugars and healthy- go for it.  Do not think it will help your DM at all.  Do it for the fun of a new shape.

Paul W. Papillion, MD · Answer

It sounds like you are taking very good care of yourself. DM is not a absolute contraindication for liposuction. As you know, diabetes is known to have a multiple effects on your general health including wound healing problems and greater difficulty fighting off infections. If your diabetes is well controlled, you should safely be able to tolerate small volume liposuction. You of course would need to closely monitor your bs after surgery. Even thought you workout daily...I would recommend seeing your primary care doctor for operative clearance prior to an elective surgery. ThanksPaul

Robert Savage, MD (retired) · Answer

Young ,well controlled diabetics with no history of other problems or prior infections can still do well with properly performed liposuction.On the other hand ,some studies have been tried to remove a lot of fat in diabetics with the Hope that it would help to change their overall fat metabolism with the Hope of improving their diabetes, unfortunately lipo for that purpose doesn't work

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