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How Soon Can I Do a "Mommy Makeover" if I'm Overweight Now?

asked 2 years ago by Cmama in Bay area,ca
Latest answer by Douglas J. Raskin, MD
Question viewed 2,659 times
Tags: abdomen, breasts, female, 150-169 lbs, 5 ft 0 in to 5 ft 3 in

I'm 5'1" 167 pounds. My ideal weight is 120 pounds. I plan on exercising and dieting before I do my mommy makeover, but I just want to know what weight I can do the the surgery? I heard that you should have 20 pounds so the lipo works better. I'm probably going to get a tummy tuck, lipo and breast augmentation with my makeover. Help?

33 answers to How Soon Can I Do a "Mommy Makeover" if I'm Overweight Now?

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Mommy makeover and weight

Surgery results will be best if you do not lose weight after your surgery. Choosing you goal weight may be a problem, though. If you stand on a scale and decide (charts, friends, doctor, Ouija board) that the number is too high, then you need to work on it first. If you look in the mirror and decide what you see is "too fat" but your weight is stable and acceptable, then do your surgery! You can be a nice looking heavy person or a nice looking thin person. Since fat is not very... more
Randy J. Buckspan, MD

Austin Plastic Surgeon
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OK to have mommy make over even if overweight.

Hi. Losing a lot of weight is extremely difficult. In New York City, we only require that a patient have stable, not fluctuating, weight before having breast implants, liposuction, and a tummy tuck. Your life is improved by having better shape even if you are still overweight.
George J. Beraka, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Timing your Mommy Makeover

I recommend getting within 10-15 pounds of your (realistic) target weight before undergoing Mommy Makeover. Stable weight is important for the results of both your breast and tummy procedures.
Paul C. Zwiebel, MD

Denver Plastic Surgeon
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You should be at your realistic weight for surgery

You should be at your realistic (everyday) weight not an artificial or "ideal" weight.  Be at the weight that you are comfortable and that you are likely going to be able to maintain.  Plastic surgery is not for weight loss, it is for contouring your body.  Good luck with your surgery.
David Shafer, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

www.ShaferPlasticSurgery.com

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Ideal Weight for a Mommy Makeover

There is no "ideal" weight for a mommy makeover. What I tell my patients is that if they are actively losing weight, then continue until you plateau before considering surgery. If you lose significant weight after surgery it will affect your results. In particular, the results from your breast surgery are most likely to be affected and may require a revision. This being said, most patients opt for surgery after being discouraged from lack of results with diet and exercise. If... more
David Bogue, MD

Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

www.drbogue.com

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Mommy Makeover and Weight Loss

When considering cosmetic surgery, we should begin with the end in mind. Let's concentrate on the result, rather than the procedure! Cosmetic surgery results are best when we are closest to our ideal body weight. The risk of complications is  lower at a healthy weight. Being underweight is also unsafe for surgery. After pregnancy, besides giving your body time to shed that baby weight, it is important to let your tissues settle down as much as possible. I usually request... more
Karen Vaniver, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Ideal weight for mommy makeover

You should be at or near your goal weight prior to considering a mommy makeover procedure, which consists of a tummy tuck procedure and breast procedure.  There is no correct number that you should be at for the surgery however, you should be at a weight that you are comfortable with and that you can maintain.  The more weight you lose before surgery, the more excess skin you'll have and therefore more skin can be removed at the time of surgery. This will all contribute to an... more
William Bruno, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Ideal weight for Mommy Makeover

Hi there- I personally do not believe that most people have an "ideal" weight, but rather, we all will have a "baseline" weight for our healthy lifestyle. What I mean by this is that rather than concentrate on a number you think you need to see on a scale before you proceed with surgery, I always advise my patients to write down on a sheet of paper the following questions and answers: How much do I eat in a day (calories)? Is this how I prefer to live, or can this be... more
Armando Soto, MD

Orlando Plastic Surgeon

www.DrArmandoSoto.com

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Get the best out of your Mommy makeover

To get the best result from your surgery, I think it's best to get to your stable weight ("ideal" or not) and stay there for a few months before surgery. 120 lbs would be great, but sometimes that's hard to achieve. I think patients get the best result when their plastic surgeon is not trying to hit a moving target. Get to the weight that you can realistically achieve, stabilize there for a few months, and then your plastic surgeon can give you the best result possible at that... more
Scott Thellman, M.D.

Lawrence Plastic Surgeon
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Proper weight for a mommy makeover

You should be within 15 pounds of your ideal weight before having the surgery, not so the "lipo works" but so your skin doesn't loosen up after surgery by losing 20+ pounds afterward.  I have many phtots of these for your review on RealSelf.
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon

www.randcosmeticsurgery.com

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Mommy Makeover and Weight Loss

I always like my patients to reach their best possible weight prior to abdominoplasty or mommy makeover surgery. There is no hurry to have elective surgery! Weight loss prior to the mommy makeover allows your surgeon to achieve a tighter abdomen and the patient can select a more proportionate breast implant size. From a medical standpoint, the lower surgical weight also reduces the rate of complications. I operate on patients who are loosing weight when they plateau for 4-6 weeks... more
Douglas J. Raskin, MD

Colorado Springs Plastic Surgeon
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Best Timing for Mommy Makeover when losing weight

A Mommy Makeover is best done when you are finished having kids and are near your stable body weight. As long as you are less than 10-15 pounds away from your stable weight you would be ready to go .
Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS

Orange County Plastic Surgeon
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Ideal weight for mommy makeover?

Hello. I recommend patients to reach their goal weight prior to having surgery. There is no ideal weight that is recommended for patients to be at before surgery. Consult with a board certified plastic surgeon who is experienced in this procedure for best results. Good luck to you.
Jaime Perez MD

Tampa Plastic Surgeon
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Ideal weight for mommy makeover

Hello, There is no ideal weight. If your body mass index is >30 the risk of complications from body contouring surgery may be elevated. My recommendation is to get to the weight you want and get your mommy makeover once you've reached that goal. All the best, Dr Repta
Remus Repta, MD

Phoenix Plastic Surgeon

www.aaaplasticsurgery.com

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Lose wt before mommy make over?

Personally I can get an idea about a patient by actually looking at them in person.  Some surgeons will just not operate based on a BMI index which is higher than a certain limit. Losing weight can be difficult but some patients who are quite heavy it is really the best and most healthy thing for them to do before a surgery such as a tummy tuck. The most important thing is to be the healthiest for your operation before you have it done. Good Luck to you and... more
Kimberly A. Henry, MD

Greenbrae Plastic Surgeon
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How long after major weight loss for mommyu makeover

Typically after any major body change such as pregnancy, major weight loss or previous surgery, I will advise the patients to wait a minimum of 4 months to allow the body to stabilize. Many surgeons advocate 6 months for a stable body weight. see video
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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When to perform a mommy makeover

I thing it is best to get to a stable weight first.  What that will be depends on many factors.  It may not be your pre-pregnancy weight.  It is also good to establish your exercise and eating habits prior to surgery.  Sometimes that means waiting until your child is a bit older as the stress/time needed caring for younger children may make it difficult to lose weight.
Michael Philbin, MD

Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon
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Ideal weight for Mommy Makeover

The ideal weight to proceed with a mommy makeover will need to fit your lifestyle.  Some patients want to get down to their ideal weight before scheduling the nips and tucks, but  I also have patients that will strategically have their surgery first, then use the results to encourage momentum in their quest to lose even more weight.  It is best to discuss the pros and cons of both strategies with your surgeon and determine if your decision can be supported by... more
Randy Wong, MD

Honolulu Plastic Surgeon
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Get closer to your goal weight......

Hello, With body surgery weight gain or loss beyond a few pounds after the surgery tends to change the result. These changes can lead to a desire to have more surgery, I tell my patients to try to be realistic regarding the weight they feel they can maintain and try to get close before surgery to help minimize these redos. Best Regards, John Di Saia MD
John P. Di Saia, MD

Orange Plastic Surgeon
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You should be close to your ideal weight before a Mommy Makeover

Before any elective surgery such as a Mommy Makeover, you should get into the best physical shape possible! This includes a healthy, balanced diet, regular exercise, psychological wellness, and achieving as close to your ideal weight as possible. Before I agree to operate on a Mom, we need to reach a level of trust and she needs to show she is as committed to the transformation as I am. As a surgeon, I take on an enormous degree of responsibility to do the very best job... more
Karen M. Horton, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
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Ideal weight for mommy makeover

Optimal results from a mommy makeover are usually achieved if the patient is at or near their ideal weight. Liposuction is indicated to correct fat deposits in areas that are resistant to diet and exercise, and keeping extra weight on does not yield better results from liposuction.
Olivia Hutchinson, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Ideal weight for mommy makeover

A mommy makeover, is a combination of procedures that includes recontouring of the abdomen and the breast. Like all aesthetic surgery, your best results will be achieved when you are at a stable weight. It is best to put off your mommy makeover until you have lost as much weight as is safe and you have maintained that stable weight for a minimum of 4 to 6 months.
B. Pat Pazmino, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Mommy makeover weight

The best thing for you to do is to get down to the desired weight that you are interested in being at.  The closer you are to your goal weight the better the result will be.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Be at your ideal weight before surgery

There is no specific weight that we want you to lose before surgery. Obviously, with a significant amount of weight loss or weight gain the body can change dramatically. In order to avoid revisionary surgery, I recommend you lose as much weight possible before your surgery date to achieve the best results possible. Usually mommy makeover patients use surgery as their motivator to lose the pounds post-pregnancy to have a better and safer result. For more information, please check out before... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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Ideal weight for mommy makeover

My personal preference is that patients reach a stable, realistic, maintainable weight before surgery in order to get the best results. This is best done through a healthy lifestyle that includes a good diet and regular exercise, not crash dieting. My recommendation regarding your weight loss would depend on your specific body and bone structure, which I wouldn't know without examining you personally. But in general, I would say that you get to a maintainable weight before proceeding with... more
Deason Dunagan, MD

Huntsville Plastic Surgeon
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BMI 30 or lower for safety and best result

I understand that sometimes it can become very difficult to reach your ideal weight through diet and exercise alone. Therefore, if your BMI (Body Mass Index) is 30 or below it is often beneficial for a patient to go ahead with the surgery. I have noticed this allows patients to feel much better about themselves and gives them that extra boost they need to continue with exercise and diet to reach their final goal. If your BMI is currently above 30 your risks increase considerably for... more
Renato Saltz, MD

Salt Lake City Plastic Surgeon

www.saltzplasticsurgery.com

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Mommy make-over

When I operate on women for tummy tucks they usually are not at their ideal weight but are progressing in the right direction. I have the same results with women who are over weight as women who only have a few pounds to lose. I show clients my portfolio of women sitting both before and after a tummy tuck and the results are just as dramatic. Of course, we all look good when standing up so it is important to seek photos of clients in the sitting position and less easy to hide your tummy... more
John Ward, MD

Phoenix Plastic Surgeon
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Mommy Makeover results best at ideal weight

The results of liposuction, tummy tuck and breast surgery is best when you are at or near your ideal body weight. Lose the weight first then plan the surgery, you will be more satisfied.
Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Lose weight before body contouring

In general prior to undergoing an body contouring procedure you want to be at your best/ideal weight. Once you have acheived that weight you want to be able to maintain it. Operating on a loose abdomen is far better than on heavy/obese abdomen. If you wish to have a "home run" result, lose as much weight as possible and keep it off.
Shahrad R. Rahban, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Lose weight before mommy makeover

 As all the experts state, lose weight. You want to be at least to 15 pounds above ideal weight. This will give you a must better result and aid in the healling process. From MIAMI
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Mommy Moake Over in the Overweight

Obesity (BMI of 30 and over) is associated with sub-optimal results and higher surgical complications. While a Mommy Make Over set of operations certainly could be done such operations are associated with more complications and do not yield the results they would if you were closer to your ideal weight. To read everything you need to know about Mommy Make Over operations, follow the comprehensive link below - Dr. P. Aldea
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Timing mommy makeover abdominoplasty with weight loss

I follow a different school of thought. Your current weight is not so important to me as long as you are not morbidly obese and your weight has been stable for 6 or more months. The doctor needs to operate on you at your baseline because he/she cannot properly plan surgery while your body is in flux. It is like trying to hit a moving target when you cannot guess its direction of movement or speed. If you go on a diet for surgery, lose the weight and then return to your previous habits after... more
Aaron Stone, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Mommy makeover - what's the best weight to be at in order to have the surgery?

Hello - If you have your goal weight of 120, I would recommend getting as close to it as possible before surgery. This way, all of the excess skin will be removed and if you continue to lose weight you may have more hanging skin. If you can't get to 120, I would recommend waiting until your weight is stable for 3 months. Liposuction will work at most weights, but try not to use it as a weight loss treatment. Instead, follow a good diet and exercise as this will also help you maintain... more
Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

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