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Losing weight is more complicated as a single mom. Congratulations on the 30 pounds you have already lost. Being close to your goal weight with a BMI of 30 or lower facilitates the best long-term results, healing, and safety of the MM procedure. It is best overall to have reached a stable, safe weight that can be maintained after the MM. Losing weight after the MM could compromise the body contouring and skin tightening.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
Thank you for sharing your excellent question and congratulations on your current weight loss! In order to minimize surgical and post-surgical complications, while maximizing your cosmetic appearance, it is best to be at a BMI of 30 or below. Hope this helps.
It is recommended for elective plastic surgery that you have a BMI under 30. The reason is your safety. Those with a BMI over 30 have a higher risk of complications from surgery such as infection and poor wound healing. I encourage you to continue your weight loss journey. You're off to a good start!
Thank you for your question. it would be ideal for you to reach a BMI of at least under 30, or even better, under 25, before considering cosmetic surgery. It improves the safety profile and also helps to improve the ultimate results. Best of luck.
Recovering from a mommy makeover can vary depending on several factors such as your overall health, the specific procedures involved, and how well you follow post-operative instructions. Typically, it can take several weeks to a few months to fully recover and get back to your usual level of...
Insurance will pay for a hernia repair almost always. They will not pay for diastasis recti repair. They will pay for a breast reduction if you meet the criteria. They will not pay for an augmentation or lift. They may pay for a panniculectomy if you skin hanging over 2 inches. This is not a...
Hello and thank you for your excellent question. It is possible to combine these procedures. However, I suggest that you find two surgeons (like in our practice) that can work together to complete the procedure within a safe time period. Of course, you will need an in-person consultation to e...
