Is there a BMI Weight Limit for Liposuction?

Removing unwanted fat with liposuction can leave loose skin, hiding the results of your surgery. If you have loose skin then a tummy tuck would be better. It is best to achieve a normal and steady BMI before undergoing liposuction because it's safer for you and you'll achieve better results.Your BMI should be in the normal range.

Liposuction is not for weight loss and has different goals than a tummy tuck.

Liposuction:


removes excess fat

contours the shape of the body

offers only very minimal improvement in skin tightening unless you use SmartLipo (50% greater tightening of skin over traditional liposuction)


Tummy tuck:


removes excess skin from the abdominal area

flattens the profile of the abdomen

only removes the fat that is attached to the skin being removed


In general it is best to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon that has the ability to perform any procedure and let them help you decide which one is going to help you the most.