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.
Answer: BMI less than 30 OK for tummy tucks Although a Body Mass Index of 28 is considered overweight in terms of general health, the risk of complications from tummy tuck surgery increase at a BMI of 30. If your health is otherwise good, then you should be able to have a tummy tuck.
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Answer: BMI less than 30 OK for tummy tucks Although a Body Mass Index of 28 is considered overweight in terms of general health, the risk of complications from tummy tuck surgery increase at a BMI of 30. If your health is otherwise good, then you should be able to have a tummy tuck.
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December 18, 2016
Answer: Can I get a tummy tuck 28 BMI Thank you for your question. The answer is absolutely you can have a tummy tuck with your BMI. I have successfully performed many TT on patients with BMI over 30. A BMI is just a number and there are many other variables we look at to assess if you are a good TT candidate. With that said please keep in mind that in general the higher the BMI, the higher the risks for certain complications. I feel this is specially true for patients withBMI over 35. I would recommend going to a few more consultations. Good luck!DrMaz
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December 18, 2016
Answer: Can I get a tummy tuck 28 BMI Thank you for your question. The answer is absolutely you can have a tummy tuck with your BMI. I have successfully performed many TT on patients with BMI over 30. A BMI is just a number and there are many other variables we look at to assess if you are a good TT candidate. With that said please keep in mind that in general the higher the BMI, the higher the risks for certain complications. I feel this is specially true for patients withBMI over 35. I would recommend going to a few more consultations. Good luck!DrMaz
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December 18, 2016
Answer: Tummy tuck with a BMI of 28 at 5'9" Thank you for your question. Without photos it is difficult to provide specific answers related to your body habitus. In general, in my practice, I find that under a BMI of 30, I can create a toned muscular hourglass figure with VASER liposuction and a tummy tuck. Often, prospective patients focus on just the abdominal area and are not aware that not addressing the rest of the torso, or body gives them a suboptimal result. See a board certified plastic surgeon experienced in advanced body sculpting techniques for an in person consultation/evaluation. Good luck.
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December 18, 2016
Answer: Tummy tuck with a BMI of 28 at 5'9" Thank you for your question. Without photos it is difficult to provide specific answers related to your body habitus. In general, in my practice, I find that under a BMI of 30, I can create a toned muscular hourglass figure with VASER liposuction and a tummy tuck. Often, prospective patients focus on just the abdominal area and are not aware that not addressing the rest of the torso, or body gives them a suboptimal result. See a board certified plastic surgeon experienced in advanced body sculpting techniques for an in person consultation/evaluation. 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 - 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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