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.
December 17, 2016
Answer: Tummy Tuck - Weight Loss First? Thank you for your question. I believe it is best to be within 10 - 15 pounds of your ideal body weight prior to surgery for optimal results. Please consult with a board certified plastic surgeon who specializes in body contouring for an in-person examination. Ask to see a lot of before and after pictures of their work to understand what can be achieved. Hope this helps and good luck.
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December 17, 2016
Answer: Tummy Tuck - Weight Loss First? Thank you for your question. I believe it is best to be within 10 - 15 pounds of your ideal body weight prior to surgery for optimal results. Please consult with a board certified plastic surgeon who specializes in body contouring for an in-person examination. Ask to see a lot of before and after pictures of their work to understand what can be achieved. Hope this helps and good luck.
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December 17, 2016
Answer: Tummy tuck with a 'slightly high' BMI Thank you for the question. I agree with you that specific calculations, including BMI, are not always helpful when it comes to determining a specific patient's suitability to proceed with surgery.Having said that, it is always best (or ideal) to achieve long-term stable weight prior to proceeding with tummy tuck surgery. Doing so, will increase the safety of the operation, will likely improve the outcome of the operation, and will decrease chances that additional surgery will become necessary subsequently. In my practice, I do not ask specific patients to achieve a specific weight prior to proceeding with tummy tuck surgery. I simply ask patients to achieve a long-term stable weight where he/she feels comfortable and does not expect significant fluctuation postoperatively.
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December 17, 2016
Answer: Tummy tuck with a 'slightly high' BMI Thank you for the question. I agree with you that specific calculations, including BMI, are not always helpful when it comes to determining a specific patient's suitability to proceed with surgery.Having said that, it is always best (or ideal) to achieve long-term stable weight prior to proceeding with tummy tuck surgery. Doing so, will increase the safety of the operation, will likely improve the outcome of the operation, and will decrease chances that additional surgery will become necessary subsequently. In my practice, I do not ask specific patients to achieve a specific weight prior to proceeding with tummy tuck surgery. I simply ask patients to achieve a long-term stable weight where he/she feels comfortable and does not expect significant fluctuation postoperatively.
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