Am I a candidate for liposuction at 240 lbs? (Photos)

Dear spencebrez,

Thank you for your question. Per my office policy, I do not perform surgery for patients who have a BMI above 35. I follow these guidelines for safety reasons and to minimize the risk of post-operative complications. With your current height and weight your approximate BMI now is around 38. If you came to my office for a consultation I would tell you that you would need to be lose a little under 20 pounds to qualify for surgery. I suggest losing a little more weight and then scheduling a consult with a board certified operating surgeon who can discuss options with you. Hopefully this was helpful and best of luck!

You need to lose weight first before undergoing any cosmetic procedure to get the best outcome. For best results, it is recommended to be at your ideal or stable weight before getting a sculpting liposuction procedure. Liposuction is not a weight loss procedure, rather it is for sculpting and defining and removing problem areas that cannot be removed with weight loss and diet / exercise alone. With skin laxity, a tummy tuck or lifting procedure could be performed at the same time. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a bariatric doctor or dietitian. Best, Dr. Emer