I am confused because a local doctor, having not met me in person, said I needed to be within 30 lbs of my goal weight. However all of my weight is in my lower body even at 200 lbs and I'm a size 14. Would this be an issue in receiving implants?
June 2, 2017
Answer: BMI and breast implants Thank you for your question. Different plastic surgeons have different criteria when it comes to weight requirements. There are some procedures that I will absolutely not do unless a patient is closer to her ideal weight. When it comes to breast augmentation I don't require a patient to be within a weight range unless they are unhealthy due to being over/under weight. In your case it depends on what "goal weight" means. If you are currently trying to lose weight or plan to do so I. The ear future then it would make sense to wait until you reach YOUR goal. If, on the other hand, your are happy at your current weight and have no health issues then you should be a candidate for breast augmentation AS LONG AS you understand the limitations your anatomy will place on the surgery and your ultimate result. Very tall and larger women usually need much larger implants, sometimes as large as 800cc in order to look proportioned. As long as the breast base dimensions and tissue laxity can handle that large an implant there should be no limitations. Sometimes, however, a larger patient has breasts with very small base dimensions or even constricted breasts on top of the additional layer of body fat. In those cases it can be very difficult to achieve a result that is satisfactory to both surgeon and patient. You should be able to find a local surgeon who wou be happy to meet with you to discuss your goals and expectations. Just make sure they are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and preferably also a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the California Society of Plastic Surgeons. I hope this has been helpful.
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June 2, 2017
Answer: BMI and breast implants Thank you for your question. Different plastic surgeons have different criteria when it comes to weight requirements. There are some procedures that I will absolutely not do unless a patient is closer to her ideal weight. When it comes to breast augmentation I don't require a patient to be within a weight range unless they are unhealthy due to being over/under weight. In your case it depends on what "goal weight" means. If you are currently trying to lose weight or plan to do so I. The ear future then it would make sense to wait until you reach YOUR goal. If, on the other hand, your are happy at your current weight and have no health issues then you should be a candidate for breast augmentation AS LONG AS you understand the limitations your anatomy will place on the surgery and your ultimate result. Very tall and larger women usually need much larger implants, sometimes as large as 800cc in order to look proportioned. As long as the breast base dimensions and tissue laxity can handle that large an implant there should be no limitations. Sometimes, however, a larger patient has breasts with very small base dimensions or even constricted breasts on top of the additional layer of body fat. In those cases it can be very difficult to achieve a result that is satisfactory to both surgeon and patient. You should be able to find a local surgeon who wou be happy to meet with you to discuss your goals and expectations. Just make sure they are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and preferably also a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the California Society of Plastic Surgeons. I hope this has been helpful.
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June 2, 2017
Answer: BMI and surgery There are no absolutes with regard to weight/BMI for surgical candidates. Optimally, patients should be at a healthy stable weight (with a BMI preferably < 30). I usually recommend patients be within 10-15 lbs of their goal weight.Very little of value can be said without photos or an in-person exam. As always discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).
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June 2, 2017
Answer: BMI and surgery There are no absolutes with regard to weight/BMI for surgical candidates. Optimally, patients should be at a healthy stable weight (with a BMI preferably < 30). I usually recommend patients be within 10-15 lbs of their goal weight.Very little of value can be said without photos or an in-person exam. As always discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).
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