Can I get Tummy tuck with a BMI of 34.8? (photos)

With all of your risk factors, I would defer to the opinions
that you have received. I do think that
it would be best served by losing some weight prior to undergoing an
abdominoplasty. That being said, I would
not definitively make this decision/opinion without examining you in
person. I wish you the best of luck.

Thank you for your question. For safety reasons you must be a healthy person, within an appropriate BMI which don't needs to be more above 30. Based on your photos you look great candidate for full tummy tuck with liposuction to improve your body contour and get better curves especially in your laterals and waist.Kind regards,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

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.

Greetings. Based on the information provided, a tummy tuck could be done with a BMI of 34.8. However, it would be wise to lower the BMI before having the procedure. This would help your overall result and also help to minimize potential complications. Ultimately, your safety is paramount.  Losing weight before a procedure would be beneficial to you and your overall result. Good luck!

Thank you for the question and pictures. Generally speaking, it is always best to achieve long-term stable weight prior to proceeding with body contouring surgery. Doing so, will increase the safety of the operation, will likely improve the outcome of the operation, and will decrease chances that additional surgery will become necessary subsequently. In my practice, I do not ask specific patients to achieve a specific weight prior to proceeding with tummy tuck surgery. I simply ask patients to achieve a long-term stable weight where he/she feels comfortable and does not expect significant fluctuation postoperatively. As you know, recruiting other professionals such as personal trainers, nutritionists, physicians who specialize in weight loss concerns etc. may be helpful to you. When the time is right, seeking consultation with well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons will be your next/best step. Best wishes as you work towards your goals.