Can Diabetics Get a Facelift?
Yes, as long as diabetes is well controlled. Diabetes is not an absolute contraindication, but requires special care due to impact on healing and infection risk. Techniques that prioritize safety and vascular preservation, like [Endomidface, are often preferred.
Criteria for Safe Surgery
Ideal parameters:
- • Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c): < 7%
- • Fasting glucose: < 130 mg/dL
- • No acute complications in the last 6 months
- • Regular endocrinological follow-up
- • Preserved kidney function
Specific Risks
- • Delayed healing — slower process
- • Higher infection risk — compromised immunity
- • Microangiopathy — can affect vascularization
- • Perioperative decompensation — surgical stress
Perioperative Care
Preoperative
Glycemic optimization, cardiological evaluation, complete exams.
Intraoperative
Glycemic monitoring, prophylactic antibiotic, atraumatic technique.
Postoperative
Strict glucose control, infection surveillance, special dressings.
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