I am a 29 year old female. I had a Vertical Gastric Sleeve in Oct of 2018. I have suffered with weight issues my entire life. I have a few things holding me back: PCOS, birth control, and mental health medications. I am curious if you have a BMI limit. Mine is currently 41. I am willing to work on lowering my BMI for this surgery.
Answer: BMI BMI is only one factor when considering a patient as a candidate for surgery. It is recommended that a patient have a BMI of 30 or under for elective plastic surgery. Those above this threshold may have higher risk of complications such as poor wound healing, seroma and infection. A patient can be a candidate with a higher BMI but the situation needs to be evaluated on a case by case basis.
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Answer: BMI BMI is only one factor when considering a patient as a candidate for surgery. It is recommended that a patient have a BMI of 30 or under for elective plastic surgery. Those above this threshold may have higher risk of complications such as poor wound healing, seroma and infection. A patient can be a candidate with a higher BMI but the situation needs to be evaluated on a case by case basis.
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Answer: Addressing BMI Concerns for Plastic Surgery: A Personalized Approach Hello! First, I'd like to congratulate you on your Vertical Gastric Sleeve surgery and commend you for taking steps towards a healthier lifestyle. While I don't have a specific BMI requirement for my patients, it's important to recognize that each individual's situation is unique, and a lower BMI is generally preferred to achieve the best possible results and minimize the risk of complications.
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Answer: Addressing BMI Concerns for Plastic Surgery: A Personalized Approach Hello! First, I'd like to congratulate you on your Vertical Gastric Sleeve surgery and commend you for taking steps towards a healthier lifestyle. While I don't have a specific BMI requirement for my patients, it's important to recognize that each individual's situation is unique, and a lower BMI is generally preferred to achieve the best possible results and minimize the risk of complications.
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October 5, 2022
Answer: BMI for Tummy Tuck Thanks for your question. At my practice, the max Body Mass Index (BMI) limit for a Tummy Tuck is 33. Based on the information you provided, you are over the appropriate limit for a Tummy Tuck. I would recommend consulting with your primary care physician on a proper diet for you to bring down your BMI in order to be able to undergo the procedure. Please always consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Stay safe and take care. Moises Salama MD, board certified plastic surgeon
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October 5, 2022
Answer: BMI for Tummy Tuck Thanks for your question. At my practice, the max Body Mass Index (BMI) limit for a Tummy Tuck is 33. Based on the information you provided, you are over the appropriate limit for a Tummy Tuck. I would recommend consulting with your primary care physician on a proper diet for you to bring down your BMI in order to be able to undergo the procedure. Please always consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Stay safe and take care. Moises Salama MD, board certified plastic surgeon
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September 5, 2022
Answer: Abdominolasy and BMI Hello and thank you for your question. BMI is an important factor in tummy tuck surgeries. Complication risks increase as BMI increases. Generally, patients with a body mass index of 30 and below can have very good outcomes. However, patients who have diabetes, respiratory problems, and hypertension may not be suitable for surgery. Some surgeons operate on patients with BMI of 35-39 but most surgeons will not operate on a patient of BMI 40 or above because it is very risky. Thank you
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September 5, 2022
Answer: Abdominolasy and BMI Hello and thank you for your question. BMI is an important factor in tummy tuck surgeries. Complication risks increase as BMI increases. Generally, patients with a body mass index of 30 and below can have very good outcomes. However, patients who have diabetes, respiratory problems, and hypertension may not be suitable for surgery. Some surgeons operate on patients with BMI of 35-39 but most surgeons will not operate on a patient of BMI 40 or above because it is very risky. Thank you
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August 4, 2022
Answer: Weight Ideally, you should be down to 35, but your BMI could be higher and I have done larger people. You do need to be 6 months out with a stable weight. If you are still loosing weight, then wait. You do want to be under 250 pounds, and better under 200 pounds for a safer experience.
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August 4, 2022
Answer: Weight Ideally, you should be down to 35, but your BMI could be higher and I have done larger people. You do need to be 6 months out with a stable weight. If you are still loosing weight, then wait. You do want to be under 250 pounds, and better under 200 pounds for a safer experience.
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August 4, 2022
Answer: It Depends Hello, so for get a save surgery, and good results, the best it’s not to perform surgery en patients with more than 34 BMI, but, if you are a patients of massive weight lost surgery, and you loss a lot a weight already, and you are in the same weight for a year, and don’t lose more, it could consider to extend the limit and do it with 36-38
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August 4, 2022
Answer: It Depends Hello, so for get a save surgery, and good results, the best it’s not to perform surgery en patients with more than 34 BMI, but, if you are a patients of massive weight lost surgery, and you loss a lot a weight already, and you are in the same weight for a year, and don’t lose more, it could consider to extend the limit and do it with 36-38
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