Should I lose weight before body contouring surgery?
Yes, and be stable for three months. Operating on a moving target is how good results are undone within a year.
Why stability matters more than the number
A tummy tuck removes a calculated amount of skin. Lose 15 kg afterwards and the abdomen loosens again; gain it and the repair is under tension. Three months at the same weight is the practical threshold we use.
Liposuction is not weight loss
Removing 4-5 litres of fat changes contour, not the scale, and large-volume removal carries fluid-shift risks that make it a poor substitute for diet. Patients closest to their target weight get the best contour results.
The bariatric sequence
After bariatric surgery, wait 12-18 months and until weight has plateaued. Skin will not retract further after that point, and operating earlier means removing skin that would still have loosened.
What to do while you wait
Protein intake, resistance training and skin care do improve the starting point. They do not restore elasticity to skin that has been stretched for years, no cream does.
The Ones People Actually Ask.
Can I have surgery at BMI 32?
Often yes for smaller procedures, with higher risk. Above BMI 35 most surgeons will ask you to lose weight first for safety reasons.
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