Tummy tuck with a 'slightly high' BMI of over 28 at over 5'9".

December 15, 2016
Asked By:elw123 in Santa Barbara, CA

I've been told that I must be at or near 10-15% of my quote on quote normal weight to get a tummy tuck. It's highly genetic . At age 44, with cortisol hormonal imbalances, it is hard to lose weight, period. My question is, Can I get a tummy tuck under my situation - a BMI slightly over 28? Realistically, I am not going to reach "10-15% of my ideal weight" w/in my lifetime - let's get real. I've had a tummy since age 11 and have traditionally been very thin until I hit my early thirties.

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