Diabetic lipohypertrophy on abdomen for 20+ years (Photo)

May 1, 2018
Asked By:Mumbojumbo2018 in United Kingdom

I have had areas of diabetic lipohypertrophy on my lower abdomen for over 20 years - caused by lazy injecting when I was a teenager when I would forget to change my needles and would constantly inject in easy areas through the gaps in my shirt buttons when I was at school. The left hand side is a lot worse. I have stopped using these areas for injections for years but there is no improvement. I have attached photos. Would this be something that could be improved with surgery?

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May 7, 2018

Answer: Diabetic lipohypertrophy

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Michael S. Lofgren, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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May 7, 2018

Answer: Diabetic lipohypertrophy

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Michael S. Lofgren, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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May 20, 2018

Answer: Yes, feasible

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May 20, 2018

Answer: Yes, feasible

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