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Breast Reduction Possible Despite Weight?

asked 2 years ago by FreeSpirit333 in Augusta Ga
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 950 times
Tags: breasts, neck, female, 5 ft 0 in to 5 ft 3 in, B cup, DD cup, overweight, pain

I'm considering a Breast Reduction next year in Spring 2010. I'm 5 ft tall and about 50 lbs. overweight. I have many problems regarding my large breasts: from rashes to neck pain and all. I have a 36 DD and want to go to a lower B size. What is your opinion? I thank you in advance for your answer.

12 answers to Breast Reduction Possible Despite Weight?

Breast Reduction and Weight Loss?

Thank you for the question. Congratulations on your decision to proceed with breast reduction surgery; it is one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform. Although the breast reduction surgery may help you at this point, 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 (If possible). This will improve your chances of achieving your goals and minimize the... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Breast reduction good in overweight patients.

Hi. You sound like you should have a breast reduction right away. You will feel better, you will look better, and it may give you new motivation to lose weight.

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast Reduction

While you will have the best results if you loose weight before your surgery, it may actually be very helpful for you to have the surgery sooner. If you have the breast reduction, you may be able to exercise more easily and loose even more weight than before the breast reduction. Good luck.

David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Breast reduction when overweight isn't a good idea

You will have a safer surgery, carry fewer risks, and have a better cosmetic result if you lose weight down to within 10-15 pounds of your ideal weight before having a breast reduction.

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Breast Reduction if Overweight

It really depends on your symptoms and the problems you are having. Women who have large breasts and are slightly overweight, have difficulty exercising because of their large breasts. These patients are good candidates for breast reduction as it will allow them to carry on their daily activities afterwards as well as be able to exercise. Good luck.

Farbod Esmailian, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Breast reduction

If you feel you are overweight, you may want to lose some weight prior to a breast reduction. This will help minimize any complications such as infection, wound healing problems or blood clots if you go into the surgery at a lower weight. Losing some weight before surgery may also be reflected in your breast size, which may become smaller. To go from a DD bra cup to a B may be difficult in that the breast size may become slightly flattened in appearance; give some thought to becoming... more

William Bruno, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Weight loss before breast reduction

Some patients will tell me it is impossible to lose weight with the their breasts being large as it prevents them from exercising. Do realize that you can have a breast reduction at your current weight but if you lose weight after the surgery your breasts will most likely sag and have a deflated look. Although it is always a task losing weight I can't stress the importance of it ahead of time. Generally, the patients recover better as well.

Sharon Theresa McLaughlin MD
Long Island City Plastic Surgeon

Weight and body-contouring

On what basis are you 50 pounds overweight? Look at your lifestyle and optimize your health as far as diet,exercise and activity level is concerned prior to any body-contouring procedure. A consultation with a plastic surgeon can put your breast size in context and guide you in the timing of your surgery.

Robin T.W. Yuan, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Lose the weight first.

Try to lose some weight first. You always tolerate surgery best when you are not over weight. You requre less anesthesia and usually have an easier recovery.

William B. Rosenblatt, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Breast reduction and weight loss

Hi, I would definitely recommend losing your weight prior to surgery. You will be more satisfied with your results. In addition, if you lose weight after your reduction, your breasts may change significantly. Good luck, /nsn.

Nina S. Naidu, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Breast reduction

If you are planning on losing more weight, I would wait to undergo the breast reduction. If you are not going to lose the weight, then you could consider surgery. The surgery may or may not improve your symptoms.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast reduction in overweight individual

You can of course proceed with this but your weight places you at increase risk of complications. In my practice, I have had opportunity to treat patients who were not at their ideal body weight, subsequent to the reduction they experienced weight loss and noted a significant decrease in their breast size to the point that they requested breast augmentation.