Im 5'1", 270 lbs, in great health and am in the process of trying to lose weight. Given my weight and my bulging stomach though it's been very difficult on my back and ankles, not to mention hard on my self esteem. Am I a good candidate for any sort of fat removal/shaping that could help with my stomach, the fat rolls on my back, and mayve help shap my butt?
Answer: Morbidly obese woman: tummy tuck, large volume lipo, BBL, anything? Thank you for your question and pictures. At your current BMI of 51, you are not a good candidate for cosmetic surgery of any kind. Not only would your results from the procedures you mention not make you happy, but it is also very unsafe to pursue cosmetic surgery at this time. Plastic surgery is not weight loss surgery and should never be viewed as this. If you are really interested in changing your life, you need to consider weight loss (bariatric) surgery. This would get you on the path you want to be a different person and then once you have lost the weight you want to lose, you can then consider cosmetic surgery to remove excess skin. Hope this helps!
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Answer: Morbidly obese woman: tummy tuck, large volume lipo, BBL, anything? Thank you for your question and pictures. At your current BMI of 51, you are not a good candidate for cosmetic surgery of any kind. Not only would your results from the procedures you mention not make you happy, but it is also very unsafe to pursue cosmetic surgery at this time. Plastic surgery is not weight loss surgery and should never be viewed as this. If you are really interested in changing your life, you need to consider weight loss (bariatric) surgery. This would get you on the path you want to be a different person and then once you have lost the weight you want to lose, you can then consider cosmetic surgery to remove excess skin. Hope this helps!
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March 30, 2017
Answer: Morbidly obese woman: tummy tuck, large volume liposuction, BBL, anything? Thank you for your question and photos. Based on your photos and BMI of 51, you are at high risk for any of the procedures you are entertaining. In cases like yours, I offer fat debulking of the abdomen under local tumescent anesthesia only. This will help you with exercise. A physician supervised weight reduction program is a must as well. Other options are looking into bariatric surgery, but you also need to commit yourself mentally to make this dramatic change in your life. Good luck.
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March 30, 2017
Answer: Morbidly obese woman: tummy tuck, large volume liposuction, BBL, anything? Thank you for your question and photos. Based on your photos and BMI of 51, you are at high risk for any of the procedures you are entertaining. In cases like yours, I offer fat debulking of the abdomen under local tumescent anesthesia only. This will help you with exercise. A physician supervised weight reduction program is a must as well. Other options are looking into bariatric surgery, but you also need to commit yourself mentally to make this dramatic change in your life. Good luck.
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January 9, 2019
Answer: Options for your reshaping In my opinion, the best surgical procedure for you at this time is thorough liposuction sculpting of your upper and lower abdomen. This will likely remove 3-4 liters of FAT which will lead to a significant instant size reduction. If this is performed in the awake setting, you can return as soon as two days later to continue the size reduction around your waist and love handles. This will produce another 2-4 liters of FAT for even more reduction. Once you've completed this, then you will have broken the cycle and you will protect your investment with improved diet and the ability to increase your exercise. I see this all the time in my practice. Once you shrink down to size, then you can readdress the tummy tuck option to deal with the excessive skin and weakened stomach muscles.
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January 9, 2019
Answer: Options for your reshaping In my opinion, the best surgical procedure for you at this time is thorough liposuction sculpting of your upper and lower abdomen. This will likely remove 3-4 liters of FAT which will lead to a significant instant size reduction. If this is performed in the awake setting, you can return as soon as two days later to continue the size reduction around your waist and love handles. This will produce another 2-4 liters of FAT for even more reduction. Once you've completed this, then you will have broken the cycle and you will protect your investment with improved diet and the ability to increase your exercise. I see this all the time in my practice. Once you shrink down to size, then you can readdress the tummy tuck option to deal with the excessive skin and weakened stomach muscles.
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March 29, 2017
Answer: Are you a good candidate for a tummy tuck? Far more important than deciding if TT is for you is the skill and experience of your plastic surgeon. Choose your surgeon rather than the technique and let him explain why one technique may be better than another and if you need a tummy tuck. Many board certified plastic surgeons provide a free first time consult and you should take advantage of that! See the below link on some suggestions on finding the most qualified Plastic Surgeon for you!
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March 29, 2017
Answer: Are you a good candidate for a tummy tuck? Far more important than deciding if TT is for you is the skill and experience of your plastic surgeon. Choose your surgeon rather than the technique and let him explain why one technique may be better than another and if you need a tummy tuck. Many board certified plastic surgeons provide a free first time consult and you should take advantage of that! See the below link on some suggestions on finding the most qualified Plastic Surgeon for you!
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March 29, 2017
Answer: Morbidly obese woman: tummy tuck, large volume lipo, BBL, anything? Thank you for the question. Proceeding with plastic surgical procedures at this time will not in your best interests.
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March 29, 2017
Answer: Morbidly obese woman: tummy tuck, large volume lipo, BBL, anything? Thank you for the question. Proceeding with plastic surgical procedures at this time will not in your best interests.
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