I am a 34 year old mother of two. My kids are 15 months apart. Height 5'10, weight 255. I am wanting to have a tummy tuck with lipo and a breast lift. I have implants that I got when I was 18 and I would like those removed and fat added. I am very healthy, active and don't smoke. I have been big my whole life. Am I a candidate for these procedures even with a high bmi?
May 22, 2021
Answer: BMI and best way for #mommymakeover and #bodycontouring Thank you for question it brings up a lot of issues that are important to review. First I have a question for you to ponder. Are you happy with your current weight? Understand that no plastic surgery is weight loss surgery. Weight loss surgery is bariatric surgery. Plastic surgery is contouring. No plastic surgery will make it harder or easier to gain or lose weight after the surgery. The best time to do any plastic surgery is when you have obtained and maintained the best possible weight that you can. Not everyone will have an optimal BMI before their plastic surgery. BMI is only one factor in the evaluation process. That being said, your BMI is a little high for the procedures you are considering. If you are able to lose weight before the body contouring procedures you mentioned, you will have an easier time with the surgery and a better outcome. An in-person consult is certainly recommended. If you were seeing me for surgery I would be recommending that you attempt to lose some weight before having surgery. If a sincere attempt at weight loss was unsuccessful, then surgery at your current weight could always be considered in the future.
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May 22, 2021
Answer: BMI and best way for #mommymakeover and #bodycontouring Thank you for question it brings up a lot of issues that are important to review. First I have a question for you to ponder. Are you happy with your current weight? Understand that no plastic surgery is weight loss surgery. Weight loss surgery is bariatric surgery. Plastic surgery is contouring. No plastic surgery will make it harder or easier to gain or lose weight after the surgery. The best time to do any plastic surgery is when you have obtained and maintained the best possible weight that you can. Not everyone will have an optimal BMI before their plastic surgery. BMI is only one factor in the evaluation process. That being said, your BMI is a little high for the procedures you are considering. If you are able to lose weight before the body contouring procedures you mentioned, you will have an easier time with the surgery and a better outcome. An in-person consult is certainly recommended. If you were seeing me for surgery I would be recommending that you attempt to lose some weight before having surgery. If a sincere attempt at weight loss was unsuccessful, then surgery at your current weight could always be considered in the future.
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Answer: Mommy Makeover BMI Limit Thanks for your question. For a mommy makeover procedure at my practice, there is a body mass index (BMI) limit of 33, which is based on your height and weight. From the info you provided, your BMI is 37 and over the required limit for this surgery. I recommend you speak with your primary care physician to discuss weight loss options so you can be ready for your surgery. Please always consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Take care, Dr. Moises Salama, board certified plastic surgeon.
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Answer: Mommy Makeover BMI Limit Thanks for your question. For a mommy makeover procedure at my practice, there is a body mass index (BMI) limit of 33, which is based on your height and weight. From the info you provided, your BMI is 37 and over the required limit for this surgery. I recommend you speak with your primary care physician to discuss weight loss options so you can be ready for your surgery. Please always consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Take care, Dr. Moises Salama, board certified plastic surgeon.
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March 14, 2022
Answer: Mommy Makeover Hi & thanks for your question.
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March 14, 2022
Answer: Mommy Makeover Hi & thanks for your question.
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February 1, 2022
Answer: Am I a candidate for a mommy makeover with BMI 37? My BMI cutoff for mommy makeover surgery is 30. I have found higher BMI patients have much more frequently complications and it is not worth risking your health.
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February 1, 2022
Answer: Am I a candidate for a mommy makeover with BMI 37? My BMI cutoff for mommy makeover surgery is 30. I have found higher BMI patients have much more frequently complications and it is not worth risking your health.
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April 29, 2021
Answer: Clear discussion of your tummy goals with your surgeon would be helpful Hi Kind,From the tummy perspective, it would help to be at a stable weight, whatever that may be, before you see your surgeon.
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April 29, 2021
Answer: Clear discussion of your tummy goals with your surgeon would be helpful Hi Kind,From the tummy perspective, it would help to be at a stable weight, whatever that may be, before you see your surgeon.
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