Should I lose weight before my consultations?

October 26, 2015
Asked By:CanadianMom123 in Orillia, ON

I Plan on getting a "mommy makeover" with a tummy tuck, breast lift and implants in the fall of 2016. I tore a ligament in my knee that temporarily is preventing me from being active. I am now about 25lbs heavier than I normally am but would like to choose a cosmetic surgeon soon. Should I wait until my injury has fully healed and I've lost the excess weight to start setting up and attending consults? Or can I start now and still get a good idea of what's needed while I have the extra weight?

Answers (23)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
MOST RECENT
November 21, 2015

Answer: #WeightLossBeforeMommyMakeover ?

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
MOST RECENT
November 21, 2015

Answer: #WeightLossBeforeMommyMakeover ?

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 17, 2015

Answer: Should I lose weight before my consultations?

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 17, 2015

Answer: Should I lose weight before my consultations?

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 3, 2015

Answer: Reach a stable weight first

Sheila S. Nazarian, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 3, 2015

Answer: Reach a stable weight first

Sheila S. Nazarian, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

Recommended reading

Mommy Makeover

Everything you need to know about Mommy Makeover

  • 95% worth it
  • 12.9k reviews
  • Avg cost: $17,617
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
October 30, 2015

Answer: Weight loss before mommy makeover

William Andrade, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
October 30, 2015

Answer: Weight loss before mommy makeover

William Andrade, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
October 29, 2015

Answer: Mommy makeover

Payman Danielpour, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 29, 2015

Answer: Mommy makeover

Payman Danielpour, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

Recommended reading

Mommy Makeover

Everything you need to know about Mommy Makeover

  • 95% worth it
  • 12.9k reviews
  • Avg cost: $17,617
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT