Hello i am interested in getting liposuction and full tummy tuck. unfortunately everytime i've consulted with a doctor i've been told to lost 20 more lbs. i've lost 50lbs over the last 3 years and am now 203lbs at 5'4". i have been doing losing weight diet, yoga, and gym multiple times a week but my weight isn't decreasing. short of starving myself i have no way to lose weight. should i give up the hope of ever having a tummy tuck & lipo or are there any options available for me?
April 23, 2015
Answer: Can I get Tummy tuck with a BMI of 34.8? Congratulations on your weight loss.The best long term cosmetic results with the least likelihood of potential complications are achieved in patients who weigh within 10 pounds of their ideal weight and have a BMI less than 30. Keep in mind that following advice from a surgeon on this or any other website who proposes to tell you what to do based without examining you, physically feeling your tissue, assessing your desired outcome, taking a full medical history and discussing the pros and cons of each operative procedure would not be in your best interest. I would suggest that you find a surgeon certified by the American Board of American Plastic Surgery and one who is ideally a member of The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) that you trust and are comfortable with. You should discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person. Robert Singer, M.D., FACS La Jolla, California
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April 23, 2015
Answer: Can I get Tummy tuck with a BMI of 34.8? Congratulations on your weight loss.The best long term cosmetic results with the least likelihood of potential complications are achieved in patients who weigh within 10 pounds of their ideal weight and have a BMI less than 30. Keep in mind that following advice from a surgeon on this or any other website who proposes to tell you what to do based without examining you, physically feeling your tissue, assessing your desired outcome, taking a full medical history and discussing the pros and cons of each operative procedure would not be in your best interest. I would suggest that you find a surgeon certified by the American Board of American Plastic Surgery and one who is ideally a member of The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) that you trust and are comfortable with. You should discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person. Robert Singer, M.D., FACS La Jolla, California
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December 8, 2017
Answer: Tummy tuck with BMI over 30 In order to get the very best result it would be nice if your BMI were under 30. Have you considered Bariatric surgery? If this is out of the question than I think it would be fine to have a tummy tuck. You just need to have realistic expectations.
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December 8, 2017
Answer: Tummy tuck with BMI over 30 In order to get the very best result it would be nice if your BMI were under 30. Have you considered Bariatric surgery? If this is out of the question than I think it would be fine to have a tummy tuck. You just need to have realistic expectations.
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