What are Laser Lipo BMI requirements?

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What are laser lipo bmi requirements?

Douglas Wu, MD · Answer

Generally, you should be around your ideal weight or at least just slightly overweight before undergoing liposuction. A BMI of 32 is about as much as I would even consider. The risk for complications goes up considerably at higher weights, plus the results would probably be disappointing. The ideal liposuction candidate should only be looking to treat stubborn areas of resistant fat, not trying to lose weight. Consulting with a board-certified dermatologist will determine whether you are a candidate or not.

Ryan Neinstein, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Thanks for the question, what we do know as fact as surgeons as once a patients BMI gets above 35 the chance of having a complication dramatically goes up. Now, every surgeon will have a so called "risk tolerance" for surgery.  For elective cosmetic surgery I am not willing to take on a lot of risk for patients as the surgery is necessary and a major complication can seriously hurt someone. So for my practice Im happy to work with patients to help get their BMI down and help optimize other medical issues such as diabetes, smoking, and heart disease before having elective surgery. This is the best strategy for the short and long term health of the patient. I wish you the best of luck!

Mitchell Chasin, MD · Answer

I've seen a lot of doctors giving exact BMI ranges for their eligibility requirements for lipo. This is just their individual preferences, and they are certainly entitled to their opinions and guidelines about whom they would like to operate on. 
However, when you're talking about whether someone is healthy enough to undergo a lipo procedure, BMI is not the be-all end-all number that gives a clear indication of health. First of all, BMI is a ratio between height and weight. Muscle weighs more than fat, so bodybuilders tend to have very high BMIs, despite usually being very healthy.
In my practice, I have a range as a guideline (typically 28-34), but I often see patients who fall outside that range for consult and have them get labs drawn so I get a complete view of their health before deciding whether they are healthy enough for liposuction. If they are not, then there's the opportunity for us to work together towards that goal.

Arnold S. Breitbart, MD, FACS · Answer

Although there is not a specific BMI requirement, in general, if you are very obese, you would not be an  ideal candidate for any liposuction, including laser liposuction.

Neil C. Goodman, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

There are no specific BMI requirements, however patients with high BMI's (greater than 30-32) are generally not good candidates.
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