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- What's the Best BMI For a Plastic Surgery Procedure?
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The acceptable BMI for a person to undergo cosmetic surgery is approximately 32. What does BMI mean? It means body mass index, which is a relationship of your weight to your height. There are many apps available for your smartphones. If you want to download one, they're free, and that way, you could estimate what your BMI is. Anything over 32 would be considered unacceptable for outpatient surgery.
What's the Best BMI For a Plastic Surgery Procedure?
Dr. Mel Ortega discloses the BMI (Body Mass Index) at which a patient must be in order to safely undergo any plastic surgery procedure, minimizing risks.