Planning, ifs and buts of plastic surgery

If you are still looking to do plastic surgery, here are some suggested planning procedures They say timing is everything and, when it comes to your Plastic Surgery procedure, it can be. One of the most common questions I get asked is “when is the best time for plastic surgery?” While this can vary depending on the patient and the procedure, there are some common factors to consider when deciding the timing of your surgery. Below are the top factors I advise my patients to consider before scheduling surgery.

Your weight Now while we all hate talking about our weight, this is an important consideration when determining the optimal timing for Plastic Surgery procedures. No, Plastic Surgeons aren’t out to shame you for not being at your ideal weight, but Body Mass Index (based on body weight and height) plays an important role in safety, healing, and in getting the best surgical outcomes. Some Plastic Surgery practices even screen patients for their BMI over the phone and have hard, fast cutoffs for weight with their patients. Below are the reasons why weight (more specifically BMI) are important: Weight changes directly affect our skin. When we lose weight, we lose fat.

March 25, 2025 | 5:11 am