Will my weight prevent me from getting the mommy makeover procedure?

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I am 31 years old and a mother of 3. My youngest 18months. Prior to finding out about him I was about to set up consultation for this procedure. At that time I weighed 210. I am now 300 lbs. 6ft tall. For almost 4 months now I’ve been dieting, pretty much a lifestyle change with no results other than energy increase but my weight the same. I am tired of waiting. I just don’t wont to be turned down.

Brian K. Reedy, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.It is best to be at your ideal weight prior to having surgery. I recommend consulting with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options. Best wishes.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Based on your body description I would recommend you lose weight first, you will have a much better result, always consult with aboard certified PS.

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

I have calculated your BMI and it is 40.7. This is too high for elective surgery and you will need to lose weight. I suggest you see a professional for help. Good luck. Dr. ALDO

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

You may consider doing this surgery in stages. You could address breasts first; lift possibly augmentation would not change much if you loose another 15-20 lb. If you have significant abdominal pannus (apron) TT with liposuction may be consider first. Consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon with experience in this type of surgery would help to create adequate plan of treatment. Good luck.

S. Alexander Earle, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.  At 6'0" and 300 lbs your BMI is too high for a mommy makeover.  Surgeons have different criteria, but a safer BMI is around 30.  Your goal would be to get back to around 225 lbs.  Please consult with a board certified plastic surgeon for further recommendations. Good luck!
S. A. Earle, MD, FACS

David A. Lickstein, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. With any plastic surgery procedure, I recommend that my patients are within about 10 pounds of their goal weight before surgery. Additionally, most surgeons will not perform plastic surgery if you have a BMI over 30, because of the risk for complications. My best advice would be to continue on your weight loss path, and once you get to a lower weight, schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon. They can examine you and give you recommendations for the procedures that will offer the results you desire. Good luck!

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well. 
Weighting 300 lbs increase the risk of complications during and after your surgery, the BMI range is 30 and it is important have a stable weight in order to have any surgical process. 
Also you can make an appointment with a board plastic surgeon for a good evaluation and to talk about your goals.
Good luck.-

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

In order to keep risks low it is recommended that you have a BMI of under 30 when considering elective plastic surgery.  In order for you to attain that you will need to be 220 pounds or less.  You may wish to visit with your primary care physician to discuss your efforts to see if any changes need to be made to help you achieve better results.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question.  Generally speaking, it is always best to achieve long-term stable weight prior to proceeding with body contouring surgery. In other words, the "ideal weight" for a specific patient is one where he/she feels comfortable long-term, and does not expect significant fluctuation to occur after the procedure.
 Achieving this long-term stable weight, will increase the safety of the operation, will likely improve the outcome of the operation, and will decrease chances that additional surgery will become necessary subsequently.
In my practice, I do not ask specific patients to achieve a specific weight prior to proceeding with tummy tuck surgery. Again, I simply ask patients to achieve a long-term stable weight where he/she feels comfortable and does not expect significant fluctuation postoperatively.    Personally, I do not find the use of specific numbers or BMI values applicable in all cases. In my opinion, nothing replaces in-person evaluation and individualized assessment  and recommendations (based on the priority of SAFETY).
Having said the above,  occasional patients do benefit from panniculectomy surgery as a “jumpstart” to achieving their final goals. Best wishes.

Manuel Belen, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

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 you are within normal range, you can take a nutritional plan, before the surgery to lose weight .. to avoid risks, your health comes first.
It is advisable to consult with a certified plastic surgeon, for a goodevaluation, 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 youMy best wishes for you...

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