Should I lose weight before my consultations?

Obviously a more desirable weight is preferable and desirable for the patient and surgeon alike. However a stable weight is one of the most important things you can do prior to surgery. In other words losing weight prior to surgery then gaining back afterwards is counterproductive. If you are within about 20 pounds or less of your usual weight then it should not make that much difference.

I appreciate your question.

Best to be at a BMI less than 30 or 10 pounds with your goal weight and also, stable at that weight for 3 months before undergoing surgery to achieve the optimal result.



The best way to assess and give
true advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a board-certified
plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.



best of luck!



Dr Schwartz

Yes, you want to be at a stable, maintainable weight before considering a Mommy Makeover as weight gain or loss will affect your results. And this extends to the consultation as well. Hope this helps, Dr. Nazarian

Hello, if you can reach a stable body weight prior to survey it would be preferable.  If there is major weight loss after surgery it can affect the postoperative result.

It is best to have surgery when you're at your ideal weight and your weight has been stable for at least 3 months. With that said I think there is no problem in starting to see plastic surgeons and get an idea of what you want done and how much weight u need to shed prior to the procedure. Good luck. 

I see no problem with beginning the process in anticipation of weight loss. Your surgeon might actually be able to help you with this. It might also be decided that the procedure could be done prior to the weight loss.

Though surgery should be postponed until your weight is stable to achieve the best result, seeing a plastic surgeon now is still a great start.  In my practice, we frequently counsel patients on the best options for reaching their weight loss goals.  Sometimes we even arrange for pre op personal training and nutritional counseling to make sure that the weight stays off after surgery.Best of luck.

Since you have a year before you plan to have surgery, I recommend choose a healthy diet and exercise plan and lose the weight first. Still plenty of time to do that and then plan your surgery. Always better to be at you ideal weight prior to your surgery to maximize your results. Check out the link below to an article I wrote about the subject. Good luck!

Thanks for this question.I think that now is a good time to start getting a consultation. You will need lots of lead time to pick a Surgeon that you feel most comfortable with. The best time for your surgery will be when your weight normalizes. I hope that your knee rehab goes well.

Dear CanadianMom123,Thanks for your question.  I feel it would be a good time to have a consultation now.  Your surgeon will be able to determine if you need to lose further weight.  At only 25 lbs heavier, it is unlikely you need to lose much weight prior to surgery.  If you are recuperating from a knee injury, it may be a good time to consider proceeding with surgery if you are off from work.Please seek a board certified plastic surgeon for your consultation.Best wishes,Shim Ching, MD