04 Dec Can You Have Plastic Surgery with a High BMI?

A Personalized Approach to Body Contouring

For many people, weight can fluctuate throughout life — and sometimes, despite a healthy lifestyle, areas of excess fat or loose skin remain. Unfortunately, some patients are told they’re not candidates for surgery because their Body Mass Index (BMI) is too high. At Dr. David Boudana’s private plastic surgery clinic in Forest Hill, Toronto, the philosophy is different: with the right plan, personalized care, and surgical expertise, transformative results are still possible.

Dr. Boudana, a board-certified plastic surgeon serving Toronto, North York, and Richmond Hill, has extensive experience performing safe, effective body contouring procedures for patients with higher BMIs. His goal is to help each person feel confident and comfortable in their own body — without unrealistic restrictions or one-size-fits-all criteria.

Understanding BMI and Surgical Candidacy

BMI (Body Mass Index) is a general guideline used to estimate body fat based on height and weight. While it can be helpful, it doesn’t always paint the full picture. Factors like muscle mass, body composition, and overall health can make BMI an unreliable measure of surgical eligibility.

At Dr. Boudana’s Forest Hill clinic, patient safety is always the top priority. Before recommending any procedure, he performs a comprehensive evaluation — reviewing your health history, lab results, and body goals — to ensure the safest and most effective surgical plan possible.

Body Contouring Options for Higher-BMI Patients

Patients with higher BMIs can often benefit from a range of customized body contouring procedures, including:

• Liposuction to sculpt areas like the abdomen, flanks, arms, or thighs.
• Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) to remove excess skin and repair abdominal muscles.
• Breast surgery, such as reduction or lift, to improve balance and comfort.

In some cases, Dr. Boudana may recommend staged procedures — performing surgeries in phases to minimize risk while achieving beautiful, progressive results.

Safety, Expertise, and Realistic Results

Performing plastic surgery for high-BMI patients requires both technical precision and surgical judgment. Dr. Boudana’s meticulous technique, modern facilities, and emphasis on pre-operative preparation help reduce risks and ensure optimal healing.

Every plan is built around the patient’s health, body type, and long-term goals — because confidence doesn’t depend on a number.

If you’ve been told surgery isn’t an option because of your BMI, schedule a consultation with Dr. David Boudana in Forest Hill, Toronto. Patients from across Toronto, North York, and Richmond Hill trust his expertise in achieving safe, natural-looking body contouring results — no matter their starting point.