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Any surgery requiring a cut in the skin will result in a scar. Plastic surgeons use techniques to leave the best possible scar. When possible, the scars can be hidden on areas of the body or face that are more difficult to see.  Scars start out red and elevated but soften, lighten in colour and flatten over the course of a year. UV light can cause scars to darken therefore the best thing you can do for a maturing scar is to protect it from sunlight with sunscreen or clothing. 

Smoking has a profound impact on your ability to heal from surgery. Your incisions will take longer to heal, will be more prone to infection, dehiscence and additional scarring, and your anesthetic risk in surgery is higher. Quitting smoking prior to surgery will shorten your recovery period and will result in a better overall result. Certain elective procedures cannot be performed in smokers due to associated risks.

Body mass index gives a rough estimate of surgical risk particularly for body contouring procedures including breast surgeries  and complex reconstructions.  You can calculate your body mass index by clicking on this link.

A body mass index of 30 or above is considered obese. While there are many individual considerations unique to each person, a body mass index of under 30 will result in a decreased risk of infection and incision breakdown (dehiscence). Some elective procedures are only safe with body mass index under 30 while others can be considered up to BMI 35 with patient understanding and acceptance of additional risk.