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I Am 5'7", 200lbs and 36J Bra. Would It Be Better to Lose Weight Before or After Surgery?

asked 5 months ago by Wishbear81 in Monroeville, PA
Latest answer by Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Question viewed 180 times
Tags: weight loss, exercise, pain, recommendation

I find it painful to exercise at a faster pace than a brisk walk but I know losing weight will reduce the size of my breasts. Is it better to wait for surgery until I lose weight? Will getting a breast reduction then losing weight cause even more reduction, and will it cause my perky new breasts to lose their shape?

8 answers to I Am 5'7", 200lbs and 36J Bra. Would It Be Better to Lose Weight Before or After Surgery?

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I Am 5'7", 200lbs and 36J Bra. Would It Be Better to Lose Weight Before or After Surgery?

Attaining your ideal weight is always best but what a challenge! I might consider a BR in you but you need in person evaluations to be sure.
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Breast reduction and weight loss

It is always better to get to your goal weight or close to it before havinf a breast reduction. If you lose more weight after the reduction, your breasts may become smaller and possibly sag.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Breast reduction and weight loss

While I understand that it is very difficult and even painful to exercise with 36J breasts, it is definitely better to be at or as close as possible to your goal weight prior to surgery. No one can predict how your breasts will change after weight loss; so if you had your surgery and then lost weight, you may find that you don't like the shape or size of your breasts. Also, being at your goal weight will make your surgery and recovery go more smoothly. I would recommend... more
Anureet K. Bajaj, MD

Oklahoma City Plastic Surgeon
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Lose Weight Before Breast Reduction?

If possible, it would be better to lose as much weight as is reasonable before breast reduction. However, size 36J breasts may make it hard to exercise to lose weight. Speak with your doctor about a weight loss plan and give it 6 -12 months to see how it goes.
Karol A. Gutowski, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Best To Lose Weight Before Breast Reduction

It would be best if you could lose weight and get closer to your ideal body weight prior to your breast reduction surgery. This is especially true if you have a history of gaining or losing breast volume in relation to your body weight. If you lose a good bit of weight after the reduction, this could result in more sagging and smaller breasts than you might desire.
John Whitt, MD

Louisville Plastic Surgeon
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Weight loss and breast reduction

My answer would be yes and yes. that means definitely lose the bulk of the weight before but you do not have to be at your absolute optimal weight for this. you can then lose a smaller percentage after the surgery and should still be very happy with the results
Sherwood Baxt, MD

New Jersey Plastic Surgeon
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Loose it now

Always better to loose it before than after. Your BMI is 32 putting you in the obese category. Go on a diet before surgery, you will feel better and have an easier recovery.
William B. Rosenblatt, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Breast Reduction Timing?

Thank you for the question. Based on your description you may be a good candidate for breast reduction surgery; it tends to be one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform. By removing “excess” breast tissue, adipose tissue, and breast skin this operation reduces and lifts the breasts to a higher position on the chest wall. By doing so, patients often find improvement in neck, back, and shoulder discomfort and find it easier to form their activities... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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