I Am 29 with a Size 40K Bra. I Am 189 Pounds. If I Lose 60 Pounds Will my Breast Sag?

asked 11 months ago by Mpete in Tucson in Tucson, AZ
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: sagging, weight loss, embarrassment

I am 29, I have 5 children (9yr-7yr-4yr 1-yr and a 3 month old. I am 5'3 and I went to get my breast sized, and they told me I was a DD (which makes no sense), because my bra is a K...I do not like getting undressed in front of my husband. I hate myself because of how big they are. I feel disgusted,and I am embarrassed (to say the least). My ideal weight is 125lbs-130lbs (I do believe). I am up in the 180's, would my best bet be to lose weight? And will they really sag once I do? Thanks.

8 answers to I Am 29 with a Size 40K Bra. I Am 189 Pounds. If I Lose 60 Pounds Will my Breast Sag?

Large breast size

Hello Mpete: Losing weight may or may not affect your breast size; many women tell me that if they lose weight, they often don't lose it in the breast. My guess is that if you did lose that much weight, then yes your breasts would sag; the breasts don't really have a lot of support on the chest wall, and as we age, the skin and breast tissues become even looser (obviously other things affect appearance including pregnancies). Breast reduction surgery can make your... more

Jerry Lugger, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Breast Change after Weight Loss?

Thank you for the question. Yes, it is very likely that your breasts will change (size and position) with 60 pound weight loss. If you are contemplating the weight loss then it would be in your best interest to have the breast surgery after you have reached your long-term stable weight. This will improve your chances of achieving your goals and minimize the chances that revision surgery will be necessary afterwards. Best wishes.

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Breast reduction

If you are planning to lose that much weight (i.e. to 125-130), then I recommend not having surgery at this time; however, if that is not your plan, then a breast reduction would be a good option. It is a great operation, and the vast majority of patient are happy with their decision.

Shahin Javaheri, MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

Breast Reduction - Will I Sag If I Lose 50 Pounds? Should I Wait Before Having Breast Reduction Surgery?

Hi Mpete, It's impossible to say for sure (and even harder without being able to examine you and see what you look like now) but I would say that it's very likely that you'll sag if you go from 180 to 125 or 130 pounds. It's hard to imagine that you wouldn't. I usually advise that patients get as close to their ideal body weight as they can reasonably maintain before proceeding with surgery such as a breast reduction, lipo or tummy tuck. It doesn't... more

Alan Engler, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

I Am 29 with a Size 40K Bra. I Am 189 Pounds. If I Lose 60 Pounds Will my Breast Sag?

My GUESS with a 60 pound weight loss is YES the breasts shouls "sag" The degree is unpredictable to the amount of decent. Seek in person evaluations in AZ from a boarded PS

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Breast reduction

It is always healthier to be closer to your ideal weight. But you are right in thinking that considerable weight loss may affect the breasts and cause sagging. However, it is unlikely to make your breasts small enough for comfort. Breast reduction should assist with that and also make the breasts perkier and more lifted.

Hugh McLean, MD
Mississauga Plastic Surgeon

Breast Size

Without seeing pictures of your breasts or examining you in person, it is impossible to give you specific advice. However, if you are not at or close to your ideal weight and you have that as a goal, then you should achieve that weight before having surgery. However, if you do not plan to loose that weight or if you think loosing the weight is unrealistic, then you should go ahead and have the breast reduction. Good luck.

David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Questions about very large breasts, weight loss and lack of self confidence

Your situation is a very understandable and common one - and with an effective solution. First regarding cup size, there is no official standard so that one company's "DD" bra may be identical to another company's "F" or "G" bra. Furthermore, so called bra fitters may not be as helpful and accurate as they think they are. So - don't be bothered by these arbitary labels. What ultimately counts are their size, shape and proportionality to your body... more