Hi doctors! I lost 100 lbs last year with diet and exercise. The more I lose, the more my skin hangs and it’s hard for me to do certain workouts. I still have a lot more weight to lose but I really want to do get rid of the lower part of my belly. I’m 5’3, 275 lbs. I was 380! I feel great how I am now. How much more do I need to lose to be able to get a tummy tuck and arm lift? Thanks in advance!
February 20, 2018
Answer: Hi BMI! Hello SMTS.Congratulations on losing 100 pounds. Unfortunately, your BMI is 48.7 calculated from the measurements you have provided. This high BMI places you at an extreme risk of complications with body contouring surgery. If you cannot lose any more weight on your own, I suggest you seek professional medical help. You may even have to consider weight loss surgery. Once your BMI gets below 30, you will be a more ideal candidate for tummy tuck surgery, importantly, you should also have lower risks.Best wishes,D Dr. ALDO
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February 20, 2018
Answer: Hi BMI! Hello SMTS.Congratulations on losing 100 pounds. Unfortunately, your BMI is 48.7 calculated from the measurements you have provided. This high BMI places you at an extreme risk of complications with body contouring surgery. If you cannot lose any more weight on your own, I suggest you seek professional medical help. You may even have to consider weight loss surgery. Once your BMI gets below 30, you will be a more ideal candidate for tummy tuck surgery, importantly, you should also have lower risks.Best wishes,D Dr. ALDO
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Answer: Weight loss and tummy tuck and ar, lift First off, congratulations on the successful weight loss! Generally speaking, outpatient elective procedures are safest in patients with a BMI of 30 or less. Some patients can still undergo procedures in the higher BMI ranges especially if their excess hanging skin is beginning to affect their health or hygiene. These patients are best operated on in a hospital setting with the appropriate equipment, personnel, and nursing care to minimize risk of complications. Hope this helps!Johnson C. Lee, MD
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Answer: Weight loss and tummy tuck and ar, lift First off, congratulations on the successful weight loss! Generally speaking, outpatient elective procedures are safest in patients with a BMI of 30 or less. Some patients can still undergo procedures in the higher BMI ranges especially if their excess hanging skin is beginning to affect their health or hygiene. These patients are best operated on in a hospital setting with the appropriate equipment, personnel, and nursing care to minimize risk of complications. Hope this helps!Johnson C. Lee, MD
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