Candidate for breast reduction and tummy tuck?

I am a 32-year-old mother, 5'8", and weighing 323 lbs. I have looked into gastric bypass and have been turned down cause of insurance reasons. I have been turned down 4 times. I am looking to get a Breast Reduction and full Tummy Tuck. I am not looking to be a super model or anything. I just want be active for my kids. I used to be very active and outgoing before this. Would I be a candidate for plastic surgery? Most of my weight is from my stomach and breast as you can see in the picture. Sorry about my boys being in there!

Candidate for breast reduction and tummy tuck?
5 answers to “Candidate for breast reduction and...”

A: At over 300 lbs you should not have any plastic surgery

Richard P. Rand, MD

Unfortunately, no good plastic surgeon would ever operate on you at your weight.  It just simply isn't safe and the results would not be worth the money and the extreme risk involved.  Perhaps a lap band could help you lose the weight and then later on, you could have the plastic surgery to address... more

A: Tummy tuck for weight loss

David Shafer, MD

 Unfortunately, at your weight, you are not a good candidate for surgery.  Not just in terms of aesthetics but also for your safety.  Also, the cosmetic procedures can be quite costly in a patient like you, since you will likely need to spend several days in the hospital and have a higher... more

A: Plastic surgery risks

Sharon Theresa McLaughlin MD

Given your current weight I think the risk of surgery is too high. Plastic surgery can be used to help remove excess tissue but with in reason. You are more out to have a deep vein thrombosis which can lead to a pulmonary embolus, often a pulmonary embolus is fatal. There is also a question of healing. You... more

A: Wight Reduction Surgery

Farbod Esmailian, MD

You are very high risk for postoperative complications and would have wound healing issues.  You really need to loose the weight prior to plastic surgery.  Plastic surgery like breast reduction and abdominoplasty do not take that significant amount of weight off of your body.  You would benefit... more

A: Increased risk of operative complications

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Your weight places you at a significantly higher rate of complications from any surgical procedure including wound complications, adverse anesthetic reactions, as well as risk of deep venous thrombosis.  Man surgeons are hesitant to peform a true abdominoplasty and may consider you for a more expedient... more

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