Is less always better? I believe I remember reading from a surgeon's before and after files that one particular patient was quite lean with a solid muscle base, which made the surgery more difficult. Is this maybe because there's less room for error? What's an approximate body fat% you recommend - a bodybuilder type to have going into surgery?
September 15, 2017
Answer: Most surgeons use BMI not Body Fat % Generally speaking, the more fit a person is the easier they are to work with body sculpting procedures. When you have a body fat percentage below 14% for men and below 18% for women, you're in an elite league. At this level of fitness, I'd expect liposuction to be straight forward because there are only certain packets of fat to remove. I normally tell my liposuction patients that they need to realize that lipo is not a weight loss procedure, it is a procedure that sculpts your body and you still need to diet and exercise. With people in this body percentage category, they are clearly watching their diet and exercising on a regular basis! Yet body fat percentage is not the main method that I use to determine if someone is appropriate for surgery. I use BMI (Body Mass Index) to determine if some is a candidate for liposuction. If their BMI is 30 or below they'll probably do well with liposuction but above that they may want to consider weight loss before getting their procedure. There are exceptions to this rule as long as the patient and I are on the same page. I don't know what to make of the notes about your plastic surgeon's bodybuilder but every patient is like no other. When it comes to chest reduction in males, the lower the BMI is the best for getting optimal results. Bodybuilders have extreme bodies so I wouldn't discount what your surgeon said, but generally the lower the body fat, the better the outcome. I'm confident you'll do well with your procedure. With male breast reduction, my patients are ecstatic with their results regardless if they have a body of Arnold Schwarzenegger or Chris Farley. I wish you the best of luck in your journey.
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September 15, 2017
Answer: Most surgeons use BMI not Body Fat % Generally speaking, the more fit a person is the easier they are to work with body sculpting procedures. When you have a body fat percentage below 14% for men and below 18% for women, you're in an elite league. At this level of fitness, I'd expect liposuction to be straight forward because there are only certain packets of fat to remove. I normally tell my liposuction patients that they need to realize that lipo is not a weight loss procedure, it is a procedure that sculpts your body and you still need to diet and exercise. With people in this body percentage category, they are clearly watching their diet and exercising on a regular basis! Yet body fat percentage is not the main method that I use to determine if someone is appropriate for surgery. I use BMI (Body Mass Index) to determine if some is a candidate for liposuction. If their BMI is 30 or below they'll probably do well with liposuction but above that they may want to consider weight loss before getting their procedure. There are exceptions to this rule as long as the patient and I are on the same page. I don't know what to make of the notes about your plastic surgeon's bodybuilder but every patient is like no other. When it comes to chest reduction in males, the lower the BMI is the best for getting optimal results. Bodybuilders have extreme bodies so I wouldn't discount what your surgeon said, but generally the lower the body fat, the better the outcome. I'm confident you'll do well with your procedure. With male breast reduction, my patients are ecstatic with their results regardless if they have a body of Arnold Schwarzenegger or Chris Farley. I wish you the best of luck in your journey.
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Answer: Weight and Gynecomastia Surgery The really important thing is to be at a maintainable goal weight. This is what will help ensure the best results. If you haven't already, schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to be assessed in person and discuss your best options. Hope this helps.
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Answer: Weight and Gynecomastia Surgery The really important thing is to be at a maintainable goal weight. This is what will help ensure the best results. If you haven't already, schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to be assessed in person and discuss your best options. Hope this helps.
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