Can I do a tummy tuck even if I am morbidly obese?

Thank you for the question. 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, and will decrease chances that additional surgery will become necessary subsequently. In my practice, I do not ask specific patients to achieve a specific weight prior to proceeding with tummy tuck surgery. I simply ask patients to achieve a long-term stable weight where he/she feels comfortable and does not expect significant fluctuation postoperatively. As you know, recruiting other professionals such as personal trainers, nutritionists, physicians who specialize in weight loss concerns etc. may be helpful to you. When the time is right, seeking consultation with well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons will be your next/best step. Best wishes.

Hi
there and thank you for your question. It can be frustrating to get the
weight off, however, plastic surgery does not result in massive weight
loss. In our clinic, we would strongly urge you to seek a healthy diet and
exercise program that is medically assisted before embarking on any plastic
surgery procedure. Sometimes these programs can be covered under
insurance. Best of luck to you. -Dr. Coan.