I'm scheduled to have a tummy tuck on this coming thursday.....my preop is wednesday and I'm afraid of my BMI not being low enough for the procedure.....i feel it's very unfair to only look at height and weight....so you think they will have a window in allowing your BMI to be a little more...they want the BMI to be 32 I'm currently at 33.3....
December 5, 2022
Answer: BMI and surgery Thank you for your question. Each Surgeon will have their own protocol in which they will follow regarding high BMI's and surgery. I would suggest speaking with your Surgeon directly and follow what they recommend. Best of luck to you.
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December 5, 2022
Answer: BMI and surgery Thank you for your question. Each Surgeon will have their own protocol in which they will follow regarding high BMI's and surgery. I would suggest speaking with your Surgeon directly and follow what they recommend. Best of luck to you.
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November 28, 2022
Answer: BMI When considering if a person is a candidate for a procedure BMI is only one component, but there is a reason behind the recommendation that a person have a BMI. below 30 when considering a tummy tuck. Those with a BMI above this threshold have a higher risk of complications such as seroma, infection, and poor wound healing. Being at a healthy weight also allows your surgeon to optimize your results. Your surgeon will determine if based on your complete medical history and exam if you are a good candidate for the procedure.
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November 28, 2022
Answer: BMI When considering if a person is a candidate for a procedure BMI is only one component, but there is a reason behind the recommendation that a person have a BMI. below 30 when considering a tummy tuck. Those with a BMI above this threshold have a higher risk of complications such as seroma, infection, and poor wound healing. Being at a healthy weight also allows your surgeon to optimize your results. Your surgeon will determine if based on your complete medical history and exam if you are a good candidate for the procedure.
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