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: Weight loss before TT Dear smts07,Congratulations on taking the next steps to improve your body. Just a point of reference, your body mass index with the weight and height you listed is 48.7. Over 25 is considered overweight. MOst plastic surgeons would recommend you to consider surgery once your BMI is under 30. Do you currently have a goal weight in mind. Optimizing your weight prior to surgeries such as a tummy tuck will improve your results and prevent a loss of results if you were to lose the weight after surgery. Daniel Barrett, MD
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February 20, 2018
Answer: Weight loss before TT Dear smts07,Congratulations on taking the next steps to improve your body. Just a point of reference, your body mass index with the weight and height you listed is 48.7. Over 25 is considered overweight. MOst plastic surgeons would recommend you to consider surgery once your BMI is under 30. Do you currently have a goal weight in mind. Optimizing your weight prior to surgeries such as a tummy tuck will improve your results and prevent a loss of results if you were to lose the weight after surgery. Daniel Barrett, MD
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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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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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