Tummy Tucks for High BMI Patients

Dr. Atul Kesarwani discusses tummy tuck surgery for patients with a higher body mass index (BMI) at Cosmedical Rejuvenation Clinic in Toronto. This video addresses an important topic that many plastic surgery practices overlook: whether patients who carry more weight are candidates for abdominoplasty. Dr. Kesarwani explains his approach to evaluating and treating high BMI patients, including the additional considerations for surgical planning, safety protocols, and realistic outcome expectations. The video covers how excess abdominal skin and weakened muscles affect patients at higher BMIs differently, and how the Hourglass Tummy Tuck technique can be adapted to achieve meaningful improvement for these patients. Dr. Kesarwani also discusses the importance of honest conversations about goals and limitations, pre-operative health optimization, and the recovery process for patients with a higher BMI. This video is essential viewing for anyone who has been told they need to lose weight before having a tummy tuck, or who wants to understand their options for abdominal contouring regardless of their current weight.