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Cosmetic Surgery (Expert Forum)
Diabetics and liposuction - your opinion
Answered by
Howard Rosenberg, MD - Cosmetic Surgery
Accent on Aesthetics Plastic Surgery Medical Center
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Diabetics and liposuction - your opinion
by ACapo, Apr 21, 2008 03:16PM
Hello,
I am interested in having liposuction performed on my inner and outer thighs. I'm also 41 years old and have Type1 Diabetes (for over 30 years). I have no retinal, kidney or circulatory complications and am working toward transition to insulin pump technology.
A doctor I spoke with recently did not recommend liposuction. I have seen many changes in medical opinion re: diabetics and cosmetic surgery procedures, and I know that lipo or any other "optional" surgery is not without risks. I would like to get another opinion regarding this procedure and diabetics; whether it is ever advisable. If it is now considered appropriate, I would also be interested to hear what method is most recommended.
Thank you.
Anne
I am interested in having liposuction performed on my inner and outer thighs. I'm also 41 years old and have Type1 Diabetes (for over 30 years). I have no retinal, kidney or circulatory complications and am working toward transition to insulin pump technology.
A doctor I spoke with recently did not recommend liposuction. I have seen many changes in medical opinion re: diabetics and cosmetic surgery procedures, and I know that lipo or any other "optional" surgery is not without risks. I would like to get another opinion regarding this procedure and diabetics; whether it is ever advisable. If it is now considered appropriate, I would also be interested to hear what method is most recommended.
Thank you.
Anne
Doctor's Answer
by Howard Rosenberg, MD, Apr 21, 2008 04:42PM
, Apr 21, 2008 04:42PM
I have performed liposuction on Type I diabetics without problem. Techniques vary from surgeon to surgeon. My current preference is power assisted liposuction, which in my hands is very successful and reduces fatigue during the procedure. I am sure you will find an excellent plastic surgeon in your area who will perform this surgery. Control of sugar levels immediately after the procedure is very important.
