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My BMI is 42. I want to get a tummy tuck and BBL, also breast lift. Would I be a good candidate?

mrsndiaye2930Dec 20, 2018
I've been battling with my body image ever since I went on Depo-Provera and gained 170lbs in 6months, I tried everything dieting, exercising, cut carbs etc etc. But nothing. What can I do?

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Dr. David R. Alfonso, MD, FACS
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Dr. William T. Stoeckel, MD
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Dr. Miguel Delgado, MD
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Dr. Mel T. Ortega, MD
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A prior tummy tuck should not compromise pregnancy and a vaginal delivery, but the reverse may be true. The pregnancy may stretch the tissues again and you could lose the improvements you gained from the procedure. 

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Firmness and hardness are subjective terms.  The photo you provided is still early and has a great deal of swelling.  This may produce an outstanding result if you were to fast forward 3 months.  Some PSs produce very flat, very tight-looking results, whereas others are more conservative in th...

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Hello and thank you for your question and photos. While it is difficult to make a full assessment from photos alone, it does appear your skin laxity is focalized to the area around your navel. In this case, a short-scar tummy tuck will likely be sufficient for removing the redundant skin and...

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Finding a surgeon specialized in both plastic surgery and colorectal surgery would be impossible.  Though you might be able to schedule both surgeries back to back by different surgeons, doing so would not be wise.  Consult with a colorectal surgeon to determine if a J pouch surgery is likel...

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