I understand plastic surgery is not intended for weight loss. I do not want it for that purpose--I just want to emphasize an hourglass shape (pull in tum, reduce back rolls, add to butt). I exercise, my weight is stable, and I am healthy according to my doc. I am not interested in beginning a weight loss program. What approaches would work for me? Is there a suggested way to find a board certified plastic surgeon who has experience with larger clients?
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February 7, 2017
Answer: I'm an obese (BMI = 39) client interested in plastic surgery (BBL, lipo). Are there approaches that would work for me?
Hi and thanks for the question. As long as serious causes of leg discomfort have been ruled out, cramps can be common after BBL since the fat is placed in close proximity to the gluteus maximus muscle and the skin is expanding. Prescription muscle relaxants can be very helpful with this. Best of...
Hello,BMI screening before any cosmetic surgery procedure is a must, and it is great that you are thinking about this! If a patient is healthy with no health concerns, I require all BBL and Tummy Tuck patients to have a BMI under 35. On the other hand, if you have diabetes or some other med...
Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) says:
There is not much precedence in this field since it is so new for all of us. I would see a surgeon in your field to see if it is covered. It is worth a chance but I would not get you hopes too high.
