200lbs down with a current BMI of 26.7 and a tentative goal weight that would put me around 24.3. I often see doctors discuss a maximum BMI limit, but there seems to be less discussion of an ideal BMI For body contouring (and if it might be higher than a calculated “ideal weight.” ). Is there any truth to the idea that BMI body contouring results might be better slightly above a BMI of 25 than below? It's hard to go by look alone when you have so much excess skin.
Answer: BMI Wow! Congratulations on your impressive weight loss! BMI is only one consideration when determining if someone is a candidate for surgery. Those above a 30 BMI carry a higher risk of complications such as poor wound healing, infection, and seroma compared to those below this threshold. If you are near your goal weight and are able to maintain it then you are ready for surgery.
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Answer: BMI Wow! Congratulations on your impressive weight loss! BMI is only one consideration when determining if someone is a candidate for surgery. Those above a 30 BMI carry a higher risk of complications such as poor wound healing, infection, and seroma compared to those below this threshold. If you are near your goal weight and are able to maintain it then you are ready for surgery.
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Answer: Persistent123642 Thank you for your question, and congratulations on your weight loss. Massive weight loss certainly impacts your BMI-which can be a helpful tool. However-as long as you are healthy and a good candidate for surgery this should bot be a problem. The question when BMI is discussed generally is if there is a concern about safely under anesthesia. Results can certainly be better with a BMI slightly above 25 than below. It's important to manage expectations however, and therefore it is important to discuss with a provider that can do a full in person assessment. Hope this helps.
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Answer: Persistent123642 Thank you for your question, and congratulations on your weight loss. Massive weight loss certainly impacts your BMI-which can be a helpful tool. However-as long as you are healthy and a good candidate for surgery this should bot be a problem. The question when BMI is discussed generally is if there is a concern about safely under anesthesia. Results can certainly be better with a BMI slightly above 25 than below. It's important to manage expectations however, and therefore it is important to discuss with a provider that can do a full in person assessment. Hope this helps.
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January 7, 2025
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December 9, 2024
Answer: Health Over BMI for Post-MWL Body Contouring Hello, and thank you for your question regarding the ideal BMI for post-weight loss body contouring. First, let me congratulate you on your incredible 200-pound weight loss—what an achievement!
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December 9, 2024
Answer: Health Over BMI for Post-MWL Body Contouring Hello, and thank you for your question regarding the ideal BMI for post-weight loss body contouring. First, let me congratulate you on your incredible 200-pound weight loss—what an achievement!
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October 12, 2024
Answer: Is there an Ideal BMI? The reluctance of surgeons to operate on people who have a BMI greater than 30 is secondary to the fact that there are increased complications in these patients as well as the results being less than ideal, On the opposite side, trying to push one’s BMI too low could leave you nutritionally depleted and may increase your complication rate as well. Targeting for a BMI of approximately 25 is the safest way forward. After surgery, your BMI will dip slightly more because there will be some weight removed at the time of the skin removal. It’s best to be nutritionally robust going into the surgery so you heal well and the skin contours over a healthy skeletal/muscular framework.
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October 12, 2024
Answer: Is there an Ideal BMI? The reluctance of surgeons to operate on people who have a BMI greater than 30 is secondary to the fact that there are increased complications in these patients as well as the results being less than ideal, On the opposite side, trying to push one’s BMI too low could leave you nutritionally depleted and may increase your complication rate as well. Targeting for a BMI of approximately 25 is the safest way forward. After surgery, your BMI will dip slightly more because there will be some weight removed at the time of the skin removal. It’s best to be nutritionally robust going into the surgery so you heal well and the skin contours over a healthy skeletal/muscular framework.
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