BMI / Weight Limit for Tummy Tuck?

A BMI of 30 or less correlates with a better aesthetic outcome, and lower risk of complications, and for that reason it is a reasonable goal. However there are patients for whom that is unrealistic. After a review of the pros and cons, might accept the extra risks of wound healing problems, blood clots, and so forth, and understand that their post-op appearance will be improved but will not be comparable to the results in a thinner patient, these patients might be acceptable... more

I agree with the other surgeon who answered you. BMI is only one measure to take into consideration during assessment for TT. Other health issues, your individual shape and musculature, your fitness and age and your skin elasticity plus an assessment of what actually needs to be done to give you a good result are as important in the assessment. Having said that, at 124kg and 5'11' you're still obese - and as such unlikely to achieve a great result with surgery alone. For... more

There is no universally accepted absolute BMI at which a tummy tuck can be done. There are other variables such as age, state of health, etc.. Having said that, a better result is usually attainable in patients with a BMI of <30.