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Can you get a tummy tuck if your BMI is high?

In order to get the best results from a tummy tuck procedure, you need to be your ideal weight and BMI. A BMI that is less than 30 is considered to be ideal for a tummy tuck procedure. Of course, you can still have the surgery even if you're overweight and still get good results.

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Tummy tuck is a very common plastic surgery procedure. It’s been around for a while and it’s very popular. Not only because it can remove excess skin after a weight loss and pregnancy, provide better physical appearance, but it can also boost your confidence and improve your mental state. The skin that the plastic surgeon will reduce is the type of skin that you can’t get rid of no matter how much you diet or exercise. Women usually get this type of skin after pregnancies, C-sections, weight loss or due to ageing.

Have they told you that you’re too fat for tummy tuck?

A lot of women visit Dr. Kotoske after consulting with other plastic surgeons, who tell them that they are too fat for abdominoplasty (tummy tuck surgery). In some instances, this might be true, but there should be a better way to break the news to someone that they are not yet eligible for this type of procedure. Since not everyone is their ideal BMI and weight, instead of breaking the bad news, plastic surgeons should encourage patients to create a proactive plan which will help them to reach their desired weight and get ready for a tummy tuck.

Ideal weight and BMI for an abdominoplasty

Your BMI is the ration between your body height and body weight. Body Mass Index (BMI) can tell you about your overall fitness based on your height. You can easily calculate your BMI online, as there are many online apps. BMI is calculated by dividing your current weight with your height squared. So if you’re 210 lbs and you’re 5 ft and 8”, your BMI would be 31.9 According to science, the recommended and healthy BMI for an adult should range between 20-25. So if your BMI is under, you’re considered to be underweight and if it’s above, you’re considered to be overweight. But why is this so important? In order to get the best results from a tummy tuck procedure, you need to be your ideal weight and BMI. A BMI that is less than 30 is considered to be ideal for a tummy tuck procedure. Of course, you can still have the surgery even if you’re overweight and still get good results.

If you’re BMI is 30 or higher

Having a higher BMI doesn’t mean that you’re no longer eligible for the procedure. It can still be performed but the results might not be as good as for an ideal patient. So before committing to the surgery, see if you can make an extra effort in reaching your ideal weight and BMI. Higher BMI not only can hinder the end results of the procedure and dissatisfaction, but it also means a risky procedure. If you didn’t reach your ideal weight now, after the procedure you might lose some additional weight which will result in more lose skin. You can of course do a second procedure, but in order to avoid revisions, we recommend doing the procedure once, with an ideal BMI. If you believe that you’re an ideal candidate for a Tummy Tuck procedure, make sure to contact Dr. Kotoske and schedule an appointment.

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How fat is too fat for liposuction?

Can you get liposuction if you are obese person? It depends. Most plastic surgeons will not perform elective surgery on a person with a body mass index of 30 or above. Liposuction is not an effective treatment for weight loss.

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Doesn't Replace Bariatric Surgery

Liposuction is a body-contouring procedure, not a weight loss procedure. This is an important fact. For those who are overweight, liposuction may be of use if it is understood that it is not for weight loss. People who are very overweight should take into consideration that there is a limit on how much fat can be removed during one surgery. Even if a good amount of fat is removed, it may not make such a weight difference but clothes may look better and be more comfortable. Even if fat is removed via liposuction, without a change in nutrition and exercise habits, the effects of liposuction can be overcome. Liposuction may still be useful in spot-reducing certain areas, such as the chin area.

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