What is the maximum BMI that doctors will operate on?

The general consensus is somewhere between a BMI of 30-35.  Above this, the risk of complications starts to increase.  I use a BMI of 30 because I do most of my operations as an outpatient.

Generally, patients are advised to maintain a BMI of 30 or less. The higher the BMI, the more risk of delayed healing and complications. It would give poorer results.

Thank you for the question.  Specific calculations, including BMI, are not always helpful when it comes to determining a specific patient's suitability to proceed with surgery.
Having said that, it is always best (or ideal) to achieve long-term stable weight prior to proceeding with tummy tuck 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.
 Generally speaking, the “ideal” patient for tummy tuck surgery is one who has completed pregnancies, is psycho socially/emotionally/financially stable, has an excellent social support system surrounding him/her, is capable of arranging enough recovery time, does not smoke and who has reached a long-term stable weight.
 My best advice: select your plastic surgeon carefully. Make sure that he/she has significant experience achieving the types of outcomes you would be pleased with.   Then prepare yourself and your support system for a  significant recovery experience (physical and often emotional).
 
 Best wishes.

BMI, which
stands for Body Mass Index, is a calculation based on a person's height and
weight. The resulting number indicates whether a person is underweight, normal,
overweight, obese or extremely obese . The pre-operative weight, medical
conditions and exercise tolerance  can be good indicators of a
 complication free surgery associated with a speedy recovery. Once in the
obese and extremely obese weight range with and without medical problems, a
client can also consider a staged procedure to minimize the down time and
possibly decrease their protracted recovery.  A tummy tuck is not “not a
walk in the park” and the happiest clients improve  their immediate and
long-term outcome by doubling down on improving their  medical conditions
and exercise tolerance. Remember that the less debulking a surgeon has to
perform the  more time  the surgeon has to   refine
 and sculpture the final outcome of the tummy tuck and the BBL.

Hi there Shamay and thanks for your question.It depends on which surgery you are planning. There is strictly no upper limit, it is just important for your surgeon to point out the limitations of having surgery with a high BMI. These include an increase risk of complications as well as some possible limitations in the aesthetic outcome. A high BMI is not always an absolute barrier, assuming these things are factored into the expectations and the surgical approach.The best example would be breast reduction. Some women have extremely heavy breasts causing significant neck and should pain and limiting their activity levels. They are caught between a rock and a hard place, they cant exercise due to the weight of their breasts but if you restrict their access to a breast reduction they cant increase their exercise levels to reduce their weight.In these cases I will  modify my approach to the surgery, to ensure I  get the best aesthetic outcome for the patient but ensure the risks of surgery are kept to a minimum. With good planning and judgement this is possible.I hope that is helpfulRichard

Thanks for your question, shamay24.
There really is no such thing as a maximum BMI because it depends on every plastic surgeon. Some plastic surgeons set their limit on 30, others 35. There are even doctors who would operate even if your BMI is at 40.
I think the important thing to remember here is that you should maintain a stable weight before you undergo any plastic surgery. Your weight should be stable for at least six months, as weight fluctuations can make your results less satisfactory.
It’s best to talk to your reputable and board-certified plastic surgeon to know his BMI limit and to have your weight constantly monitored before your scheduled procedures.
Best of luck on your upcoming surgeries!

Thank you for your question. The short answer is, it depends. Some hospitals or surgical centers have limitations for BMI - most of the time the max is around 40 or 45. Some surgeons won't operate on patients with a BMI of 35. There are many reasons for this - most of which have to deal with potential complications, and also ensuring that the patient is an actual good candidate for the proposed surgery. If you have concerns, I would contact your surgeon directly. Best of luck! 

Hello,Thank you for sharing the information, it is a pleasure for me to answer your question.
The recommended BMI to perform the surgical procedure should be less than 35, other plastic surgeons recommend BMI 30, which is ideal to avoid risks.
So it is advisable to consult with a certified plastic surgeon, for a good evaluation, to provide you with all the information you need to know about the appropriate recommendations, so that you can achieve the desired goals in your body.
I hope this answer will help you,My best wishes for you...