Dr. Beidas says, “The best results are obtained by patients who have worked hard to lose weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle. This means eating well and working out to maintain their weight. Patients should have a stable weight for at least three months prior to undergoing plastic surgery. I hate to generalize by BMI, but unfortunately it’s the only measure we have. Patients with a BMI under 28 get the best results, whereas patients with a BMI 28-32 get good results. Patients with a BMI greater than 32 may be candidates for select operations, but in general they won’t get the most aesthetic outcome.”