Can a Tummy Tuck reverse diabetes?

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Shim Ching, MD · Answer

Tummy tucks aren't performed for reversing diabetes.  The procedure alone would not affect diabetes, but any weight loss, exercise and change in your diet after your surgery could resolve type II diabetes.  Patients often find it easier to lose weight and exercise after a tummy tuck.  Patients are motivated to improve their health after such a body altering procedure.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Tummy tuck may improve blood glucose control.  I
would search for the board certified plastic surgeon who you feel is
most likely to give you the best results and who performs hundreds of
these procedures each year. I would look at patient reviews as well as
before and after photos on that surgeon's website.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question.The tummy tuck operation will serve to remove “excess” skin/subcutaneous tissues  and “repair” abdominal wall muscles that have spread with pregnancy and/or weight gain/loss. The operation should not be expected to treat or control diabetes.Best wishes.

Vishnu Rumalla, MD · Answer

Thanks for your inquiry, I would not say a tummy tuck would cure you of diabetes.  Loosing core abdominal weight can improve glucose tolerance.  Hope that helps, good luck.

Christopher J. Morea, MD · Answer

A tummy tuck will remove excess skin and fatty deposits.  It can also tighten the abdominal muscles.  Tummy tuck does not cure diabetes or help it in any way.

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