Is 200 pounds to big to get Liposuction and a Tummy Tuck? (photo)

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Adam Tattelbaum, MD · Answer

Generally speaking, the “ideal” patient for tummy tuck surgery
is one who has completed pregnancies, is psycho
socially/emotionally/financially stable, has an excellent social support system
surrounding him/her, is capable of arranging enough recovery time, does not
smoke and who has reached a long-term stable weight.

When it
comes to selection of plastic surgeon, I would suggest starting with the
American Society of Plastic Surgery and/or the Aesthetic Society of Plastic
Surgery to obtain a list of well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons.

Then, I would suggest you visit a few surgeons whose practices
concentrate on aesthetic surgery. Ask to see lots of examples of their work and
preferably speak/see patients who have had similar procedures done.

You will find, while doing your due diligence, that there are
many different “specialties” who will offer their services to you; again, I
strongly recommend you concentrate on surgeons certified by the American Board
of Plastic Surgery.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Yes, your weight would be prohibitive. Doing surgery at your will likely expose you to additional risks and potentially leave you dissatisfied with the outcome of surgery. The potential need for further surgery will also be increased, if you were to drop weight postoperatively. Best wishes.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

This may be a reasonable weight depending upon height and body habitus.Find a board certified plastic surgeon who performs hundreds of tummy 
tucks and body contouring procedures each year.  Then look at the 
plastic surgeon's 
 website before and after photo galleries to get a sense of who can  
deliver the results.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Always best to lose some of the weight before any cosmetic operation. You could just do lipo of 4 liters to help with this. Than after healing consider a full TT.//

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD · Answer

Weight is always an issue when considering risks and complications following any surgery.  When performing elective cosmetic surgery there is no sense in taking excessive risks.  You need to be examined and your BMI should be determined based on your height and weight.  If you are in good health and your BMI is less than 30 then you should be a reasonable candidate for an abdominoplasty and liposuction.  It is always best to be at or close to your desired weight prior to surgery to get your best result.

Is 200 pounds to big to get Liposuction and a Tummy Tuck? (photo)

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