Insulin-Induced Lipohypertrophy Treated With Liposuction: A Review of Case Reports.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Lipohypertrophy is the most reported cutaneous complication of insulin injection. In cases refractory to conservative management, liposuction has been proposed as a treatment. This review aims to evaluate the use of liposuction for the treatment of insulin-induced lipohypertrophy. Methods: A literature search was conducted to identify case reports and case series that met inclusion criteria. Demographic, procedural, and outcome data were collected and summarized. Results: Ten case reports and 1 case series met eligibility criteria; 18 patients (16 female) with a mean age of 31 years were included for analysis. The primary indication for lipectomy was cosmetic (100%), followed by pain (16.7%), injection difficulty (16.7%), and poor glycemic control (11.1%)

SUBMITTER: Mangan J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11770779 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature