You’ve probably heard it from multiple surgeons during consultations: “Your BMI is too high for surgery.” It feels discouraging, especially if you’ve lost weight, improved your lifestyle, and are mentally ready for a transformation. So is BMI just an outdated number surgeons hide behind? Or is there real science supporting those cutoffs? Let’s break it […]

Based on Dr. Masri’s 20+ years of experience. Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon performing thousands of body-contouring procedures, he adheres to BMI guidelines aligned with ASPS patient-safety protocols. Most plastic surgery practices follow strict Body Mass Index requirements before approving elective procedures. For body contouring and tummy tuck patients, surgeons commonly require a BMI below 30–35 before

By Dr. N. Masri — Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Owner, [High BMI Plastic Surgery Miami FL] 20+ Years of Experience in Body Contouring About the author When preparing for cosmetic surgery, one of the first medical criteria patients encounter is the BMI requirements. Most practices follow strict Body Mass Index requirements to ensure safe anesthesia, predictable

By Dr. N. Masri — Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Director, [High BMI Plastic Surgery] — 20+ Years of Experience in Body Contouring About the author Many patients come to us after major weight loss, feeling proud of their progress — but frustrated by the loose, stretched skin left behind. Body contouring surgery can be the final