Is Tummy Tuck safe for overweight patient?

You ask a very good question if tummy tuck is safe when you are overweight.  All surgery carries risk.  The risks are higher when the patient is overweight.  In my practice we use a BMI cutoff of 30 for patients electing for cosmetic surgery.  Your BMI is 30.4.  If you lost the 10 lbs,... more

I tell my patients prior to surgery that results are best if they are close to their ideal body weight and at a stable weight.  Many of my patients, however, are not close to their ideal weight; they never have been and it's not realistic to expect them to ever reach it.  They still get great results... more

 Assuming a patient has no significant medical problems and has a "healthy" heart, a tummy tuck is a safe procedure when done with someone who has a normal BMI (Body Mass Index). Patients who are overweight (BMI between 25-30) can be good candidates for a tummy tuck, but do carry a higher risk... more

For the sake of argument, I will assume that the surgeon evaluated you and you are a good candidate for the procedure from a medical and cosmetic perspecive. What is most important is your health, what you want to accomplish, and the risks associated with achieving your goals. If you are healthy and a... more

Lovelylady, Your surgeon has already decided that you will look much improved with your tummy tuck.  If he/she felt that you were dangerously overweight, they would recommend against surgery.  Of course, they have all of the pieces of the puzzle; your medical history, medications and an examination... more

 It really depends on your health.  Sound like you have already made your decision.  Since your asking on line, it may be a good idea to see your surgeon again.  Both of you need to be on the same page and if your apprehensive, obtain your physical exam sooner vs later.

Hi! Assuming that you are in good health and do not smoke, I think it is fine to have a tummy tuck when you are overweight.  You will have a much flatter stomach. Overweight patients have a higher risk of blood clots, so in New York we use mini heparin ( a blood thinner) when doing a tummy tuck on... more

I feel that it is relatively safe for you to have a tummy tuck.  You must remember that all surgical procedures carry some risk.  One thing that I have found in slightly overweight patients undergoing tummy tucks is that their drains often need to stay in place a bit longer.

As long as you are comfortable with your body proportions as they are now (and it seems that you are except for the abdomen) and have no plans to lose a significant amount of weight in the future then you seem to be prepared.  You did not address whether you have ever been pregnant, so discuss future... more

You have found a doctor who will operate on you so why second guess him? All cosmetic surgery gives a better result if your BMI is normal -- between 25 an 30 - usually OK - but the skinner you are the better the result. Talk it over with your doctor or get a second opinion.