Hello, I am interested in getting a Brazilian Butt lift, tummy tuck And Lipo. I am currently 273lb. I am 5'7 and have a 42 BMI. Will i be able to get my surgery without losing a bunch of weight.
April 28, 2023
Answer: Not recommended In general, a BMI of below 35 is recommended for body contouring surgery of any kind. All complications, but especially VTE (venous thromboembolic, or blood clots) events, increase over a BMI of 35. There are some surgeons who are comfortable operating up to a BMI of 40, but this is not generally supported by the literature. Make sure you are seeking surgery from a surgeon specifically board certified in plastic surgery to make sure all safety considerations are taken into account.
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April 28, 2023
Answer: Not recommended In general, a BMI of below 35 is recommended for body contouring surgery of any kind. All complications, but especially VTE (venous thromboembolic, or blood clots) events, increase over a BMI of 35. There are some surgeons who are comfortable operating up to a BMI of 40, but this is not generally supported by the literature. Make sure you are seeking surgery from a surgeon specifically board certified in plastic surgery to make sure all safety considerations are taken into account.
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April 25, 2023
Answer: High BMI. Will I be able to get surgery without losing a bunch of weight? Hello @KaliGreen, thank you for your question. My opinion is that this surgery cannot be performed without losing weight. However, every practice has its own limits. Generally, it is recommended that patients attempt to reach and maintain an ideal body mass index (BMI) of lower than 30 before undergoing these types of surgery. With a BMI of 42, your risk for complications during surgery is significantly higher and could result in poor outcomes or health issues. To ensure the best results and minimize risks, it is essential that you try to lose weight through dieting combined with regular exercise prior to considering any type of plastic surgery procedure. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS. American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science” Member (IFATS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP).
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April 25, 2023
Answer: High BMI. Will I be able to get surgery without losing a bunch of weight? Hello @KaliGreen, thank you for your question. My opinion is that this surgery cannot be performed without losing weight. However, every practice has its own limits. Generally, it is recommended that patients attempt to reach and maintain an ideal body mass index (BMI) of lower than 30 before undergoing these types of surgery. With a BMI of 42, your risk for complications during surgery is significantly higher and could result in poor outcomes or health issues. To ensure the best results and minimize risks, it is essential that you try to lose weight through dieting combined with regular exercise prior to considering any type of plastic surgery procedure. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS. American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science” Member (IFATS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP).
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