My BMI is 40. Can I still get a tummy tuck and BBL? (Photo)

You **can** get a BBL and tummy tuck, but your results will not be anywhere near as good as if your BMI were under 30. As well, there are increased risks of infection, wound healing problems, and others. I would recommend trying to lose weight prior, and if you absolutely cannot, then you can consider having the surgery done, as long as you know the limitations and risks.Best of luck!Dr. SubbioBoard-Certified Plastic SurgeonNewtown Square/Philadelphia, PA

I would encourage you to have a discussion with your board certified plastic surgeon on what the ideal weight would be for a safe surgical procedure. I prefer to do surgery on patients with a BMI of 30 or below to avoid the increased risk of complications during and after surgery. I advise my patients being at your ideal weight will give the best outcome. Best of luck.

Based on your photos I would
recommend losing more weight. Your BMI should be under 30. This will decrease your surgical risks as well as
improve your overall aesthetic result.
Regards,

Hello and thank you for your question. The best way to start this process would be with an in-person consultation to fully evaluate you.  There are no exact BMI number cut offs for this type of surgery.  Some of this decision is based on your individual anatomy, medical history, and health status.  The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with.   I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person.Best wishes and good luck.Richard G. Reish, M.D.Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Thank you for your question and photos. I believe it is best to be within 10 - 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.

The body mass index (BMI) is a relationship of height and weight that generates a score to determine where you fall within body type.  While it is not an absolute contraindication to operate on someone with a high BMI, many surgeons will use a cut off of 30 for elective or cosmetic procedures.  A BMI higher than 30 classifies someone as obese and therefore predisposes people to postoperative infections such as infection and wound healing problems.Almost more importantly is that for body contouring procedures, such as abdominoplasty and BBL, it is best to be at your realistic goal weight (which is often slightly higher than your ideal weight) and to sustain that weight for at least 6-12 months.  Then the procedure will be shaping your body to the size you intent to be and will provide the best aesthetic result. While you can certainly gain, or lose, weight after these surgeries safely, it may impact your outcome.  Hope that helps.

You need to be seen and evaluated. A high BMI is not a definite cut off --- but your risks are higher and of course the results are better the lower the BMI.

Thank you for your question and posting a picture. Ideally, you should lose weight, however, like most this is quite difficult. After a lateral tension abdominoplasty tummy tuck you would likely lose 20-25 lbs after which you can have a BBL.

While theer are no definitive cut-offs for an abdominoplasty as  regarding BMI, it's preferable to have a lower BMI. But othere factors come into play and you really need to consult with a Board Certified PS. Good luck!