I'm 80kg, 5ft 4 having tummy tuck, BBL & breast lift in 3 months; should I loose weight?

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Am 80kg 5ft 4 tall undergoing tummy tuck,breast lift and bbl in 3 months. Should I loose weight before my surgery. I gained extra weight for my bbl to have a big butt.

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

I appreciate your question.

For health and safety reasons, best to be at a BMI less than 30 or within 10 pounds of your goal weight and stable at that weight for 6 months prior to surgery for optimal results.

The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.

Best of luck!

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Alex Campbell, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. You are currently on a weight within the safe range with a BMI of 30. You could stay on your current weight or lose a couple of pounds and get closer to your goal weight. The closer you are to your ideal weight before surgery the better your result will be. That said, you definitely have to choose your surgeon correctly and make sure that he/she has the training and experience to meet your goals with absolute safety.  Best is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with specialized expertise in this procedure.

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you very much for this interesting and important question.Trying to lose weight before a surgical procedure its a very delicate matter, since in many cases a restrictive diet can cause problems, such as anemia, electrolyte disturbances, decreased protein, etc ... retarding the healing process and damaging the surgery.For these reasons, if your purpose is to lose weight, i recommend you have a BMI less or equal to 30. In this regard, you must to have a support with a nutritionist, so you can achieve the desired goal, in the most healthy way, without incressing complications risks in the plastic surgery to perform.Kind regards

William Andrade, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  I would recommend speaking to your surgeon about your ideal body weight prior to surgery.   Often it is recommended to reach a stable goal weight prior to having cosmetic surgery but if you are specifically gaining weight for the fat transfer procedure the surgeon might have a different suggestion.

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Now, it appears that you have combined a set of procedures to help gain satisfactory final results at once while also helping with procedure time and cost. However, most of the time it is best to be at your goal weight before surgery, since a lot of weight loss at any time can cause loose skin. If you do not have much weight or fat to lose in order to be at your goal, liposuction may be another helpful addition to your procedure if you have reached the desired size for your BBL.Here are some additional procedures that may enhance the result are Liposuction, Breast Procedures, or Thigh Lift. Mommy makeovers usually include multiple operations.  Brazilian “butt enhancement” can be done at the same time to provide best body contours. Arm reduction or brachiaplasty is also common. Best of luck to you!

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and congratulations on your upcoming surgery.  It is difficult to offer recommendations without a full series of photographs to assess the distribution of your weight so I would recommend reviewing your desired goals with your surgeon. They are in the best position to advise you.

Steven J. Rottman, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.  I believe it is best to be within 10 - 15 pounds of your ideal body weight prior to surgery for optimal results. Please consult with a board certified plastic surgeon who specializes in body contouring for an in-person examination. Ask to see a lot of before and after pictures of their work to understand what can be achieved. Hope this helps and good luck.

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
You should be as close to your goal weight as possible, before surgery, for best results. In general, you need to be physically healthy and at a stable weight, have realistic expectations, be a non-smoker and your BMI needs to be 30 or less.
l recommend you to make an appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon to talk about your goals and anything you need to know.
Good luck :)

Hector Milla, MD · Answer

Hi and thanks for your question. Unfortunately gaining weight increases the intra abdominal fat together with the rest under the skin. For a better result about the tummy tuck you should loose instead of gaining it.Regards.

Scott E. Kasden, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi ademile

Congratulations on your big decision.

I calculate your BMI at 30.2, which puts you in the Obese Class I group, with slightly increased risks of complications.

My recommendation is to discuss with your surgeon.  Certainly, improving your physical fitness would be a great help with this large operation and its recovery, and I feel confident in that recommendation.

On the other hand, I am more mixed on the weight loss recommendations for you.  If you can loose weight sensibly and safely, AND maintain it, absolutely.

Best of luck to you.

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