High BMI. Do I qualify for a tummy tuck?

Hello,

Regardless of appearance or distribution of fat and muscle, a very high BMI is associated with increased morbidity and health risks.
A BMI of 41 is considered morbidly obese and is associated with a greater risk of complications after any surgery. As such it is not safe to perform elective aesthetic surgery on individuals of such elevated BMI. Once you have undergone adequate weight loss, the excess loose skin can be tucked safely.

Warm regards,
Dr. Pedy Ganchi
Village Plastic Surgery

​Thank you for your question. It is hard to provided with a valid medical opinion without photos. I would suggest to be treated by board certificated plastic surgeon with experience in this procedure, to get the best desired results.

Kind Regards,
Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

There are multiple factors that qualify or disqualify patients for a tummy tuck. BMI is one of them. Most plastic surgeons have upper limits for tummy tucks below 35 because the complication rate increases as the BMI increases. That being said, tummy tucks for high BMI patients may sometimes because for medical reasons - like infections or inference with walking. As always, be sure to carefully research the doctor doing your procedure to increase the chance of having a favorable outcome.

Dear Hydrangea20,
generally speaking, you want to reach your goal weight before you consider a tummy tuck, otherwise your results will be suboptimal if you continue to lose weight after the surgery. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Most board certified plastic surgeons will recommend a BMI of around 30 or lower to lower the risks of complications during and after surgery and to enhance final results.

Thank you for your question. Each Surgeon will have their own protocol they wish to follow when it comes to a high BMI and surgery. Best advise I can tell you is make an appointment with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in person to evaluate you and discuss your options. You will also have to get medical clearance before surgery from your PCP. Best of luck to you.

Your safety is always our priority. For elective plastic surgery it is recommended that you have a BMI of 30 or below. Those who are above this threshold are at higher risk for complications such as seroma, infection, and poor wound healing. Lowering your BMI also gives your surgeon the opportunity to maximize your results.

The ideal candidate for a tummy tuck has significant skin laxity, minimal excess subcutaneous fat, possible muscle separation from previous pregnancies and minimal excess visceral fat.

Certainly not everybody who gets a tummy tuck is an ideal candidate.

Without posting pictures we can’t tell you anything other than you would do better losing weight before considering any surgical procedure.

Those with thick layers of subcutaneous fat have a far higher complication rates and get results that are not as satisfactory.

Regardless of how you describe yourself you will be a better candidate if you lose weight first.

You can probably find somebody willing to do your tummy tuck. The question isn’t so much if you can get a tummy tuck but should you or should you prepare better?

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD

Hello,
Thank you for sharing the information, it is a pleasure for me to answer your question.
It is difficult to evaluate the options without seeing photos,
Yes, you can combine the procedures perfectly, to make mommy makeover, if your state of health allows it,
Definitely the most appropriate is to start (tummy tuck, liposuction and BBL can also be included), you are a candidate perfect, for the procedure, with this you can eliminate all localized fat and flaccidity, you will get the best results and have a defined appearance according to your body. everything depends on your BMI, if it is within the normal range, above 35 it can generate risks.
It is advisable to consult with a certified plastic surgeon, for a good evaluation, to provide you with all the information you need to know about the appropriate recommendations, so that you can achieve the desired goals in your body.

I hope this answer will help you
My best wishes for you...