I weigh 211 lbs and I 5 feet 4 inches. Am I a surgical candidate based on my BMI?

You need a formal evaluation by a licensed plastic surgeon and expert in full body surgical improvements to determine what is best for you and your goals.
“Mommy Makeover” is a popular term for a combination of procedures intended to return women to their pre-pregnancy (or pre-weight loss) appearance, including breast surgery, abdominal surgery, and oftentimes a liposuction of the hips, flanks, and/or inner and outer thighs. The type of breast and body surgery specifically performed is customized to each individual patient. For the breast portion, this can mean a simple augmentation, an augmentation with a mastopexy, or a reduction, depending on the individual. Abdominal surgery may involve a full or mini-abdominoplasty -- or sometimes simply liposuction. Regardless of the exact procedures used, my goal is always the same: to return each patient to a more youthful and natural appearance, consistent with (or sometimes even better than) their pre-pregnancy physique. 
I suggest consulting with a board-certified plastic surgeon and expert in body contouring. - Dr. Cohen

Hi & thanks for your question. In order to avoid complications and for safety reasons, your BMI should be 32 or less. You should be close to your ideal weight for  the best possible outcome. Best wishes! 

Thank you very much for your question. It is typically recommended that patients are within 10 pounds of their goal weight before undergoing elective cosmetic surgery. Additionally, it is preferable that patients are under a BMI of 30 to reduce the risks of post surgical complications such as wound infections or poor wound healing. It would be best to meet with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to further discuss what would be best to suit your needs. Best of luck - Dr. Aydin

This is an excellent question. Every surgeon is different so they might have different BMI requirements for their patients. At 5'4'' and 211lb your BMi is at 36 and my BMI limit is at 34. As a general recommendation, the closer you are to a BMI of 30, the better and longer lasting results you will get. Most importantly this will dramatically reduce the risks of complications and make for a much safer procedure! Please understand that a Tummy Tuck is not a weight loss procedure so ideally, patients should be at or near there goal weight before a TT. Best of luck,Dr. Miguel Mota

Thanks for your inquiry, I believe you need to be within 10 pounds of your goal weight prior to surgery, please seek an in person consultation to discuss.

Thank you for your question.There are variety of procedures included in "Mommy Makeover". If you wish to have a full Tummy Tuck, Breast Lift / Reduction and Liposuction of different areas, you should reduce your weight by atleast 35-40 pounds (to reduce your BMI to 30 or less). Do discuss your concerns with an experienced Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who can examine you and help you with your concerns. All The Best !

It is recommended that you have a BMI of 30 or less before surgery to have a safe surgery with less chance of complications. Be sure to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to learn what options are available to you. Good luck.

At your current weight, your calculated BMI falls into the obese range at 36.2.  Most PSs prefer a BMI close to 30 to reduce the risks of complications during and after surgery and to enhance the results. Recommend that you consult with your primary care physician who can recommend a diet and exercise program to help you reach a safe stable weight goal six months prior to the MM.

At 5'1" and 240 lbs your BMI is 45. A BMI>30 places you at significantly greater risks of surgical complications.Optimal candidates for surgery are healthy and have reached a healthy stable weight at which they are content (preferably with a BMI < 30). While 30 is not an absolute, the closer the you are the better your candidacy.That being said, I would recommend pre-op weight loss in order to optimize your risk profile as well as your aesthetic result.As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).Donovan Rosas MD
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Any patient with such a high body mass index (relationship between your height and weight) can expect 3-4 times more complications in the course of any surgical procedure, in particular TT. For that reason, it would be wise to reduce your weight for around 30 lb before doing any surgery. Liposuction with fat transfer (BBL) could be performed as a first procedure, followed with TT, breast lift and augmentation as a second procedure. Consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon with good reputation in body contouring surgery is recommended. Good luck.