BMI too high for implant removal and lift?

BMI is a good guideline, but it is not the final word. If you are overall healthy then you would probably be fine to have this procedure at your current BMI, which is less than it was at your previous procedure. The only way to know for sure is to book a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon near you to see what your options are. Best of luck!  

Your safety is always the number one priority.  It is best to have a BMI of 30 or under when considering elective plastic surgery.  Higher BMI's are associated with a higher risk of complications including poor wound healing and infection.

At 5'9" and 248 lbs, your calculated BMI is 36.6.  BMI is only one measure of fitness for surgery; other factors such as  overall health, and your body habitus are also important.  To decrease the risks of complications during and after surgery and to enhance results from your breast lift, I would recommend starting an exercise and diet program to reach your goal weight and ensure its stability over a three month period prior to removal of the breast implant and breast lift.Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic  SurgeonLos Angeles, CA