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.
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: 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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July 30, 2022
Answer: Tummy Tuck Thank you for your questions and photos. You are a good candidate for a tummy tuck. A tummy tuck will address excess skin & repair of the abdominal muscle. The abdominal wall can be weakened after pregnancy and (or) significant weight gain & loss. By repairing the muscle, not only does the appearance of your abdominal area improve, but your core strength as well. The repair of the muscle will cinch your waist like an inner corset, which will accentuate your curves. Liposuction will remove excess fat from unwanted areas with some skin retraction. Your expectations and health will dictate the best procedure(s) for you. I suggest a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to go over the options that best address your goals. Best of luck!
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July 30, 2022
Answer: Tummy Tuck Thank you for your questions and photos. You are a good candidate for a tummy tuck. A tummy tuck will address excess skin & repair of the abdominal muscle. The abdominal wall can be weakened after pregnancy and (or) significant weight gain & loss. By repairing the muscle, not only does the appearance of your abdominal area improve, but your core strength as well. The repair of the muscle will cinch your waist like an inner corset, which will accentuate your curves. Liposuction will remove excess fat from unwanted areas with some skin retraction. Your expectations and health will dictate the best procedure(s) for you. I suggest a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to go over the options that best address your goals. Best of luck!
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