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How Much Weight Do You Need To Lose Before Getting Skin Tightening Treatments?
Weight loss journeys can be an extremely long and difficult road for many patients. But one of the issues many patients have is starting to see the number on the scale decrease but still not feeling comfortable in their skin. Unfortunately, for many people, losing weight can sometimes leave behind loose and saggy skin. This is where skin tightening treatments come in. There are a variety of surgical and non-surgical treatments that can help patients who have issues with loose, wrinkly, and sagging skin after weight loss. Of course, this might make patients wonder when they should get skin tightening treatments. Generally speaking there is no magic number in terms of how many pounds you need to lose. Instead most surgeons would recommend aiming to have a BMI of less than 30. In this article we will discuss more information about BMIs, skin tightening treatment options, and weight loss treatments. For patients in the Cape Cod area, if you have questions about skin tightening treatments, please contact our team.
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What Is A BMI and How Do You Calculate It?
BMI stands for Body Mass Index. BMI has been a medical screening tool for decades as it is often an accurate way for healthcare providers to understand and estimate the amount of body fat a patient has. BMI is calculated by comparing a patient’s weight to their height. The mathematical formula for BMI calculation is a patient’s weight in kilograms divided by the square root of their height in meters. For example, a person who is five feet tall and weighs 123 pounds would have a BMI of around 24 which is in the optimum range. If that same person weighed 153 pounds they would have a BMI of about 30. As we said earlier, it is recommended that patients have a BMI around or under 30 before considering surgical body fat removal treatments.
Can You Get Plastic Surgery If You Have a BMI Above 30?
Plastic surgeons often recommend that patients have a BMI of around 30 before getting surgical treatments that help remove excess fat and skin. That said, you will not be simply denied if you have a higher BMI, instead it might change your plastic surgeon’s recommendations. Many plastic surgeons either provide treatments and services that can help patients manage their weight loss or know other providers that can help people with their weight loss journey. Oftentimes plastic surgeons work hand in hand with health coaches, dieticians, and other medical providers that help patients with weight loss. Weight loss is a process and it often requires a team that can help at different stages of that process. If plastic surgery is not right for you right now, what you might need are some tools that can help you get to your ideal weight or BMI so that you can get that surgery later on.
Will Losing 50 Pounds Cause Sagging Skin?
One of the frustrations of weight loss is that it often leaves behind sagging or loose skin. A common question across the internet and at doctor’s offices is whether or not losing X amount of weight will lead to loose or sagging skin. There are many factors that influence sagging skin and patient experiences differ from person to person. The amount of weight you lose will of course impact whether or not you will have loose skin. Of course there are other factors to consider. The time it takes to lose that weight can impact how your body looks as well as whether or not you have muscle growth in those areas. Overall, if your concern is about sagging skin you should consider looking into skin tightening treatments.
Learn More About Weight Loss & Plastic Surgery on Cape Cod
Cape & Islands Plastic Surgery provides weight loss and plastic surgery treatments for patients in the Cape Cod area. Our offices in Hyannis, Plymouth and Sandwich have helped countless patients with surgical and non-surgical treatments. Click below to schedule a consultation.
