Can I get surgery with a 38 BMI? (Photos)

Thank you for your question and photos.  I believe it is best to be within 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.

By looking at your photos, I would recommend weight loss before proceeding for safety factors and to obtain a better result and remove the need for repeat surgery once you lose the weight.

Dear I,    Thanks for submitting your pictures. From observing your pictures, you are a good candidate for tummy tuck, however, with BMI of 38, most likely, you have too much fat  intra  peritoneally (inside the belly) , which will prevent tightening of your abdominal  muscles appropriately.    If your surgeon will try to tighten the abdominal muscles too much, the fat inside the stomach will be pushed upward , compressing the lungs and you will not be able to breath, which will risk your life.  I test all my tummy tuck patients , by having them lie flat on their back and if the belly is still bulging, I postpone surgery until they lose weight  and flattening the stomach,   All my over weight patients receive the book 'sugar busters', which is an easy read and  best seller for decades. Following the book recommendation will make you lose significant amount of  weight. I, myself, lost 30 pounds 18 years ago , based on the book , and kept them off.    Always, consult with experienced board certified plastic surgeons who operate in accredited surgery center for your safety. Most importantly, check the before and after pictures in the photo gallery, to make sure that they are numerous, consistent and attractive with flat stomach, tight and youthful looking skin,  nice belly button, improved  body posture and low scar.                              Best of luck,                                                      Dr Widder