High BMI. Will I be able to get surgery without losing a bunch of weight?

While we live in body positive times and everyone is free to be the weight they want, there are some safety lines that cannot be crossed. No cosmetic surgery should be done on a patient with a BMI over 40, and ideally not over 30 or 35, depending on the individual case. The risks of anesthesia and surgery complications is too high for an elective procedure. You do not have to be 120 lbs, but you will need to lose significant weight.

Thanks for your question. At my practice, the max bmi requirement for a BBL is 35. Based on your BMI, you would not qualify for surgery. I would encourage you to consult with your primary care physician on a proper diet for you to bring down your BMI in order to be able to qualify for plastic surgery. Please always consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Take Care, Moises Salama MD, board certified plastic surgeon

The complication rate increases when BMI is high. If you cannot mobilise, you risk your life due to thromboembolism. We recommend weight loss or sleeve gastrectomy for patients with high BMI