Thank you for reaching out and sharing your goals with us! We love connecting and helping women achieve their plastic surgery goals safely. We appreciate your trust and that you were considering how we could help you.
Based on the information you shared, we are not yet able to schedule you for a consultation. Patients with a BMI greater than 32 are at increased risk of dangerous surgical complications. We always prioritize the health and well-being of our patients first, which is why our practice has a BMI requirement of 32 or below.
Some practices may be comfortable with a lower threshold. Every surgeon is different with their thresholds for care. We like to inform anyone considering plastic surgery that a BMI requirement less than 32 is not only safest, it is also recommended for optimal results. When your BMI is greater than 32, you often have more "visceral" fat. Visceral fat cannot be removed with liposuction or a tummy tuck because it is underneath your abdominal muscle, near your organs. Plastic surgery is only able to improve the "subcutaneous" fat found above the abdominal muscles.
If your BMI is close to 32 and you are trying to lose weight, we can schedule your consultation as soon as you are within 15 pounds of your goal weight. One reason Dr. Oppenheimer has such great results is because he is patient and never rushes treatment planning. During your consultation, he listens to your goals, evaluates your current physique, and shares his recommendations for treatment. The closer you are to your goal weight, the more precisely he can plan your surgery.
We support healthy lifestyles and body-image. If your BMI is greater than 32, we respect that you may not need or want to lose weight. We also understand that some women struggle with their weight loss goals. If you would like to reach out to our office we'd be happy to give you more information on your options. We are here for you and you can reach us at: 407-377-7714