BMI does not always tell the whole story as some people have a high BMI but don’t have a lot of intraabdominal fat.
You look like you would be an excellent candidate for a tummy tuck or mid-body lift procedure. (Donald Griffin, MD, Nashville Plastic Surgeon)
My cut off for operating is a BMI under 30 and no smoking. In my opinion, you will have a very nice result with a tummy tuck and I would not hesitate to proceed.
It will make a dramatic difference with the amount of loose skin seen in the photo. (Joel Patrick Maier, MD, Cincinnati Plastic Surgeon)
From what I can see on your photo, you have loose skin in your lower abdomen that would be amenable to a tummy tuck.
I advise my patients to try to get to a stable weight near the ideal body weight to maximize results and minimize complications. A BMI of 28.5 does not preclude a tummy tuck. Talk with several board certified plastic surgeons to get a few opinions. (Matthew H. Steele, MD, Fort Worth Plastic Surgeon)
You look like an excellent candidate for a tummy tuck. I suggest you meet with a reputable board certified Plastic Surgeon to explore your options. (Jeffrey Umansky, MD, La Jolla Plastic Surgeon)
From the photos it appears that you are a good candidate from a full or extended tummy tuck. The process will allow removal of the excess skin and soft tissue as well as tightening of the abdominal wall and rejuvenation of the belly button. Liposuction of the sides would also be beneficial at the same time.
Your BMI is not a contra-indication to getting a tummy tuck. The photo link below may give you an idea of what you could expect from a tummy tuck. (Remus Repta, MD, Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon)
The oft quoted cutoff threshold for BMI is 30, and you are below that. The threshold is only a guideline.From the looks of the attached photos, this is a good time to be considering your surgery, and you should anticipate a nice outcome.
Your intraabdominal contents do not look to limit your outcome. The only exception I would make is if you have lost a lot of weight and anticipate losing 40 or more additional pounds, and it certainly doesn’t appear that you have that much to spare. You seem to be an excellent candidate. If your consultant is discouraging, seek another consultation. (Jourdan Gottlieb, MD, Seattle Plastic Surgeon)
Based on the photos that you have provided, you would likely benefit from a tummy tuck, and I don’t think your BMI will preclude you from pursuing one. You appear to have an abundance of excess abdominal skin, and a tummy tuck will help to improve this.
Definitely meet with a board certified plastic surgeon to find out more! (Joshua Cooper, MD, FACS, Seattle Plastic Surgeon)