Am I a Tummy Tuck Candidate with Higher BMI?

Dear RovingRosy,
generally speaking, you want to reach your goal weight before you consider a tummy tuck, otherwise your results will be suboptimal if you continue to lose weight after the surgery. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD

Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Dear RovingRosy,Thank you for your question. Based on your BMI and photos you are not an optimal candidate for a tummy tuck and will be at increased risk for complications. It is best to get down to your goal weight and maintain it for 3 months prior to surgery. A board certified plastic surgeon should be able to guide you and help you in this process.Best regards,Nirmal R. Nathan, M.D.

o   Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery

o   Member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons

o   RealSelf Top Doctor

Thank you for sharing your question and photographs.  Elevated BMIs increase all risks of surgery and it would be best to pursue a lifestyle modification through diet and exercise first, prior to any surgical intervention.  

Hello dear, thank you for your question and pictures.High BMI in plastic surgery means higher risk of complications, my advice is that you first need to achive a BMI under 33 to decrease complications and achieve better results.After evaluating your pictures you seem to be a good candidate for a full tummy tuck combined with 360 liposuction, with these two techniques we can remove the skin excess on your abdomen and localized fat on the back and waist but this can only be done correctly with the right weight.Make sure to approach to a certified surgeon to help you clear all your doubts.Best wishes!

Patients with a BMI above 30 are at increased risk for complications from elective plastic surgery.  Some risks include seroma, poor wound healing, and infection.  There is also a risk for a sub par result.  It is best to have a BMI below 30 to keep risks minimized.  I encourage you to work with a dietician and/or trainer to help you lower your BMI before considering this procedure.