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Body Contouring Results Are Affected By BMI
Body Mass Index is a measure of overal health calcluated by using your height in centimeters and weight in kilograms.
There are many free calculators online. Anything below 24 in women suggests that you are close to your ideal weight and at low risk for weight related medical issues like hypertension, increased cholesterol, heart disease, etc.
Body countouring results are better in lower and normal BMI patients. Your BMI is just over 21.
Having had twins, this is an excellent accomplishment! You are far ahead of most people in the country.
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You are currently an excellent candidate for a tummy tuck and do not have to lose any addiitional weight to benefit from the results.
Given your history of back injuries, the recovery will be a bit more challenging but long term you should do well. You may even experience an improvment of your back symptoms once your core muscles are tightened. (Robert F. Centeno, MD, FACS, Fairfax Plastic Surgeon)
Ideal weight for a Tummy Tuck
At 5′ 2″ tall and 119 lbs you do not need to loose any weight to have a nice result from a tummy tuck. Repairing your diastasis should also improve your result. Check with your doctor, who takes care of your back problems, and make certain that the tummy tuck will not interfere with your back treatment. (Vincent D. Lepore, MD, San Jose Plastic Surgeon)
Ideal weight for tummy tuck?
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At 5’2″ and 119 pounds, you’re weight is fine for a tummy tuck. A tummy tuck will definitely repair your large diastasis by sewing together your rectus abdominis (“6 pack”) muscles. (James Knoetgen, III, MD, Fresno Plastic Surgeon)
Ideal Weight for Tummy Tuck
Based on your height, your current weight is fine for a tummy tuck. It is time to go get a consult. I bet you will love the results. Although we do not do tummy tucks for back pain, we all have heard from many patients that their back feels better after the muscle repair done with the tummy tuck. (Ronald V. DeMars, MD, Portland Plastic Surgeon)
It isn’t necessary to be at your ideal weight. Once getting the tummy tuck it will help motivate you to lose more weight, if that is what you want. Your weight now sounds like you’re ready. (Stuart B. Kincaid, MD, FACS, San Diego Plastic Surgeon)
