What's the ideal weight before a liposuction or a full mommy makeover?

hello fdz96  Liposuction is not used for those looking for dramatic weight loss; it is done when you are close to your desired weight. Healthy elastic skin is a major requirement for liposuction to enable quick recovery. #weight #liposuction

Being close to your goal weight facilitates the best long-term results, healing, and safety of the MM procedure. You will likely only lose a few pounds from the liposuction procedures so lipo should not be considered a weight-loss procedure. Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Thank you for your question.  Being close to your own ideal weight and a weight that you can maintain is optimal for a mommy makeover.  Big fluctuations in weight after your surgery can compromise your result. If you plan to lose weight, it is better to do so before your surgery. Some plastic surgeons require patients not be more than 10-15% over their ideal weight as being overweight for a cosmetic procedure can put you at higher risk for surgical complications.  I hope this is helpful. Best of luck to you.  

It is recommended that you have a BMI under 30 when considering elective plastic surgery.  This is for your health and safety, as those above this threshold have an increased risk of complications such as seroma, infection, and poor wound healing.  You are just slightly above this level at 30.9.  The closer you can get to your ideal body weight, the more your surgeon will have the opportunity to optimize your results.

You will get your best result as close to your ideal body weight, which is actually a BMI of 26 or less. However, most people at a BMI of 30 or less will get a satisfactory result.

We like to see a stable weight when performing body contouring procedures, then we are able to predict the likely post operative result.  Liposuction is contouring localized areas of fat and is not a weight reduction technique, if you have a realistic expectation of the final result then even if you are "overweight" you can still enjoy the results of the procedure. Always, Always, Always see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with experience in body contouring procedures to assure the best possible result.Good Luck!

Thank you for your question.

it would be ideal for you to reach a BMI of at least under 30, or even better, under 25, before considering cosmetic surgery. It improves the safety profile and also helps to improve the ultimate results.

Best of luck.