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Hi,
I'm really struggling to lose weight , and I was wondering if liposuction might be a way to go. There are,of course, drawbacks for people that are not diabetic. I'm thinking whether there may be additional concerns being a diabetic and an oap to boot. I need to lose about 15 kilos
Cheers
Riff
 
My aunt had a gastric band fitted, as did one of the parents at school.
They look like different people now.
Sadly i can't be sure whether they are telling the truth or not if they're happy with it all though.
 
That's a bad idea. Liposuction is cosmetic surgery, and if you really need surgical intervention to lose weight then there are better options.

A for the risks, the NHS lists the following
As with all surgical procedures, when you have liposuction, there are possible side effects and the risk of complications.
Side effects

Side effects of liposuction can include:
bad bruising, especially in patients who have a tendency to bleed or who have been taking aspirin or anti-inflammatory drugs
swelling, which may not settle for up to six months
inflammation of the treated areas
fluid coming from the cuts (incisions)
scars from the cuts (incisions)
thrombophlebitis (an inflammation of the veins), which is common inside the knee and on the inside of the upper thigh when these areas are treated
swollen ankles
Complications

Any major operation runs the risk of infection and excessive bleeding. Antibiotics may be needed to help prevent infection.
Other complications specific to liposuction include:
thrombosis - the clotting of blood within a blood vessel, which can obstruct or stop the flow of blood
lumpy and uneven results after the fat has been removed
bleeding under the skin - known as haematoma
pulmonary embolism - a potentially fatal blockage in the lungs caused by a blood clot
numbness in the treated area that may last for months
damage to the internal organs from the procedure
a build-up of fluid in the lungs - known as pulmonary oedema, which can occur as a result of the fluid injected into the body
changes in skin colour and a loss of normal feeling in the area treated if the ultrasound method is used
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Additional concerns for diabetics would be impaired healing if your control is bad.

Finally, I am assuming that you are trying to lose weight to get healthier, and unfortunately the subcutaneous fat you can target with liposuction is much less harmful than the bad visceral fat that you will not be able to target.
 
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