I have fat build up in the area on my stomach that I inject for type 1 diabetes. Would a Tummy Tuck help this?

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Sadly this has caused fat to build up only in the area I inject in. Is there any way to fix this? Tummy tuck or cool sculpting? I am open to suggestions as diet and exercise don't work and the rest of my body is fit and firm but I'm not sure about interrupting the area where I inject.

Waqqas Jalil, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question, 
This is actually quite a common problem that occur with patients that are diagnosed with DM1. The injection site areas can be quite stubborn and produce problems similar to what you are describing. 
Although plastic surgery procedures such as liposuction, or skin excision (tummy etc) can help improve the area, it doesnt help with the fact you still need to continually inject somewhere on your body (so invariably another problem area will area) 
Regardless it would be best to do an in person consultation where a Surgeon can properly assess your problem areas and develop a plan for you, as without pictures its difficult to advise treatment plan

Kind regards
Waqqas Jalil MD FRCSC

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