Insulin-induced lipohypertrophy treated by liposuction

Ann Plast Surg. 1996 Oct;37(4):415-7. doi: 10.1097/00000637-199610000-00012.

Abstract

Lipohypertrophy is one of the local side effects of repeated subcutaneous insulin injections. This case report demonstrates the successful cosmetic and therapeutic treatment of two lipohypertrophic masses in the lower abdomen of a young diabetic patient by suction-assisted lipectomy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adipose Tissue / surgery*
  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Insulin / adverse effects*
  • Lipectomy*

Substances

  • Insulin