I previously had lap band surgery & am down about 100lbs. But I am 5'10 / 255 lbs. And that hasn't changed with diet or exercise in about a year. I am also a little "wide". I am interested in getting Lipotuck done. Pesky back fat & this huge fat curtain that just hangs over my pelvic area. My BMI currently says it is 36.6. In order for me to hit 30.8 I need to drop 40 lbs. But I've been at a plateau for a year. I don't see it happening. Can I still get the procedure done?
August 24, 2017
Answer: High BMI and Tummy Tuck Hello,I understand your predicament. You should be evaluated by an ABPS certified/ASAPS member surgeon who is experienced in bariatric body contouring. If it is determined that you do not have excessive intra-abdominal fat, then having a tummy tuck may be the best thing for your continued weight loss. The number 30 for BMI was based on old and questionable data, just like using the 'Caprini Score' to determine your risk of a throboembolic event (a blood clot) is probably not applicable to plastic surgery patients either. Regardless, you are at higher risk, and performing the surgery without muscle relaxation (something that surgeons are loathe to do because your breathing movements are disturbing) will likely lower your risk based on at least one series of tummy tuck patients. Best of luck!
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August 24, 2017
Answer: High BMI and Tummy Tuck Hello,I understand your predicament. You should be evaluated by an ABPS certified/ASAPS member surgeon who is experienced in bariatric body contouring. If it is determined that you do not have excessive intra-abdominal fat, then having a tummy tuck may be the best thing for your continued weight loss. The number 30 for BMI was based on old and questionable data, just like using the 'Caprini Score' to determine your risk of a throboembolic event (a blood clot) is probably not applicable to plastic surgery patients either. Regardless, you are at higher risk, and performing the surgery without muscle relaxation (something that surgeons are loathe to do because your breathing movements are disturbing) will likely lower your risk based on at least one series of tummy tuck patients. Best of luck!
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August 23, 2017
Answer: Weight loss before BBL Dear MrsMata,the optimal weight to have Tummy Tuck surgery is a very common question and for good reason. Having surgery before you reach your target weight can lead to suboptimal results if you were to lose more weight after surgery.
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August 23, 2017
Answer: Weight loss before BBL Dear MrsMata,the optimal weight to have Tummy Tuck surgery is a very common question and for good reason. Having surgery before you reach your target weight can lead to suboptimal results if you were to lose more weight after surgery.
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