Advice for overweight female considering tummy tuck?

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A: Tummy tuck in patients above their ideal body weight

By Sam Jejurikar, MD - Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Hi, You're not a great candidate for a tummy tuck at your current height and weight. That being said, many patients are not able to reach their ideal body weight prior to surgery. They still get improvement from surgery, but the results are not as good as they would be if they lost weight prior to... more

A: You have plenty of time to loose weight

By William B. Rosenblatt, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Dont worry now -- have your child and work on wieght loss. You will look the best at your lowest weight. Dont spend a lot of time an energy as you are thinking of doing this in 5 - 6 years. Get your weight under control.

A: Tummy Tuck being overweight

By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

SEE VIDEO BELOW BY CLICKING "MORE": Your IBW is closer to 125lbs as you obviously are aware. At this point your weight is not a cosmetic issue but a medical one that has serious consequences for you and your new family. Your weight puts you at a particularly high risk of... more

A: Tummy tuck will not be as good if you are over weight.

By Francisco Canales, MD - Sonoma Valley Plastic Surgeon

Your present height and weight are not in your favor. If you have a tummy tuck at this BMI, you are at higher risk for infection, wound separation, blood clots, etc. Your result is also not likely to make much of a difference to your shape. So you are better off losing at least 50-75 pounds... more

A: Weight is a relative indicator

By Robin T.W. Yuan, MD - Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

The most important thing is to be as fit as possible. This requires you to look at your diet, exercise routine, activity level, and overall habits. Once you are fit and can maintain a healthy, stable lifestyle, then look at your appearance and tailor your treatment to fit your anatomy and desires, keeping in... more

A: Tummy options in high BMI

By John P. Stratis, MD - Harrisburg Plastic Surgeon

When it comes to evaluation of a high BMI patient we go through the options and try to come upon something that will be realistic for that patient. Ultimately we want a patient who is happy with their result and has achieved an appropriate procedure. So what are the options? 1. Diet and exercise-the absolute... more

A: Over weight female tummy tuck

By Marcus L. Peterson, MD - St. George Plastic Surgeon

Your situation is very common with the population that I see regularly. I have a complete discussion with patients like your self regarding results and complications. Most of the decision will depend on how realistic is it that you will lose weight. If you have not tried very hard and... more

A: Tummy Tuck with High BMI

By John Whitt, MD - Louisville Plastic Surgeon

Although it is possible to undergo a TT at your present BMI, you will be far happier if you first lose a siginificant amount of weight. You will get a much better result if you are at or near your ideal body weight. The complication rate is also much higher with your present BMI. Neither TT nor... more

A: Advice for overweight (BMI 38) woman considering tummy tuck?

By Peter A. Aldea, MD - Memphis Plastic Surgeon

"Am I a good candidate at my given size? ...5'4", 220 lbs, and ...BMI is probably around 38 or 39 " Dear SCJ519, I am afraid you are not. The Best result are seen on women whose BMI's are well under 30 (around 23 to 25). The higher the BMI the worse the cosmetic result and the higher the... more

A: Get in shape before a tummy tuck

By Richard P. Rand, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

You would you NOT be at your best for a tummy tuck at 5'4" 220 lbs. You should lose about 80-100 pounds, and then lose the extra skin with a very well done tummy tuck.. You sound like you are trying to justify being so large but it really is not healthy.