I'm a 43 YO African American woman who, after having my thyroid removed in 2005, went from 170 lbs to 295 lbs. It had been a struggle to lose the weight since but 5 years ago, I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes and had to. Since August of last year, I lost 65 lbs. I no longer have to take any diabetic medicine. My question is am I not a good candidate for a tummy tuck/smart lipo/lipo at 230 lbs? As I continue to lose weight, my belly and arms are getting flabby and it is not very motivating.
September 10, 2015
Answer: What is the minimum weight acceptable for a tummy tuck/smart lipo/standard lipo procedure? I've been told to lose weight Thank you for the question and pictures. Generally speaking, it is always best to achieve long-term stable weight prior to proceeding with body contouring surgery. Doing so, will increase the safety of the operation, will likely improve the outcome of the operation (best chance to achieve an optimal aesthetic outcome), and will decrease chances that additional surgery will become necessary subsequently.
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September 10, 2015
Answer: What is the minimum weight acceptable for a tummy tuck/smart lipo/standard lipo procedure? I've been told to lose weight Thank you for the question and pictures. Generally speaking, it is always best to achieve long-term stable weight prior to proceeding with body contouring surgery. Doing so, will increase the safety of the operation, will likely improve the outcome of the operation (best chance to achieve an optimal aesthetic outcome), and will decrease chances that additional surgery will become necessary subsequently.
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September 10, 2015
Answer: Tummy Tuck/ Weight Hello,First off- congratulations on your weight loss. It can be very tough but the health benefits are worth it. It sounds as if you might still have a BMI higher than the range considered safe and ideal for cosmetic surgery. Typically Plastic Surgeons will ask for a BMI of 30 or less to plan for surgery. This is both for your safety and aesthetically pleasing results. I perform Tummy Tucks and Liposuction for body contouring- not weight loss.I would recommend that you lose as much excess fat as possible from the abdominal area before considering this surgery in order to give your surgeon more material to work with. When you meet with your Plastic Surgeon they will be able to assess your skin/fat and talk with you about next steps. They will likely be able to help connect you with nutrition/diet support to get you closer to your goal as well. I wish you all the best.
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September 10, 2015
Answer: Tummy Tuck/ Weight Hello,First off- congratulations on your weight loss. It can be very tough but the health benefits are worth it. It sounds as if you might still have a BMI higher than the range considered safe and ideal for cosmetic surgery. Typically Plastic Surgeons will ask for a BMI of 30 or less to plan for surgery. This is both for your safety and aesthetically pleasing results. I perform Tummy Tucks and Liposuction for body contouring- not weight loss.I would recommend that you lose as much excess fat as possible from the abdominal area before considering this surgery in order to give your surgeon more material to work with. When you meet with your Plastic Surgeon they will be able to assess your skin/fat and talk with you about next steps. They will likely be able to help connect you with nutrition/diet support to get you closer to your goal as well. I wish you all the best.
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