Is it ok to perform tummy tuck as my BMI is 35.5? (Photos)

A tummy tuck can be done on a patient with a BMI of 35.5 but you are at high risk for complications such as wound separation and wound healing problems.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Thank you for your question about whether it's okay to perform a tummy tuck on a patient with a BMI of 35.5. Thank you for your history and your pictures. It would be best if you lost more weight. Theres some excellent medical treatments on the market, including Ozempic, Qysmia, Xenical, Contrave, Saxenda, and Wegovy. There are other medications with off-label use, but these are FDA-approved medications for weight loss. You will get much better results with this than further liposuction or a tummy tuck. After you've lost a significant amount of weight, you should consider a tummy tuck. However,, I would not suggest a tummy tuck at this time but somewhat further weight loss. Thank you for your question regarding whether it's okay to perform a tummy tuck on a patient with a BMI of 35.5.
Sincerely,
Dr. Katzen