Lipo 360 and Tummy Tuck. Is a BMI of 40 a strict cut off for these procedures?

Thank you for sharing your question. For most surgeons a BMI in the 30-32 range is the cutoff for most body contouring procedures as the risks of surgery above this range outweigh the benefits. I would focus on continued weight loss for now and then pursue surgery at a later date.

You will want to reduce your weight prior to considering elective plastic surgery. The recommendation is to have a BMI below 30. Those above this threshold are at higher risk of complications such as poor wound healing, seroma, and infection. Losing weight will also allow your surgeon the opportunity to maximize your results.