5'4, 240lbs, any doctors perform BBL & arm lipo on patient with sleep apnea? How did it go? Should I lose more weight?

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I was told by the Dr. assistant that he can do my bbl w/ 360 lipo and arm lipo. I just need to bring my machine. My primary care doctor said that I should get my tonsils removed first. I found out I had sleep apnea when having what was supposed to be a simple inferior turbinate reduction and adenoidectomy surgery and my oxygen dropped really low and I ended up in the icu for. I'm 5"3 and at the time I was about 305lbs. I'm much smaller now just for context. But I do still have sleep apnea. I'm going to go all the way down to 210 or 220 before I have surgery. Should I lose more weight?

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear imreadynowdoctor,
generally speaking, you want to reach your goal weight before you consider a surgery, otherwise your results will be suboptimal if you continue to lose weight after the surgery. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Patrick Felice, MD · Answer

I would get your weight down to within 20% of ideal body weight. I believe this will improve your sleep apnea. You are higher risk than someone without sleep apnea but with the proper monitoring the procedure could be done.Hope this helps.

5'4, 240lbs, any doctors perform BBL & arm lipo on patient with sleep apnea? How did it go? Should I lose more weight?

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