Weight Gain after Breast Enhancement

John Philip Connors III, MD answers: Do saline breast implants cause any weight gain or retention over time?

I had saline breast implants 18 years ago, which boosted my chest size to 36 C. At that time I was 117 lbs. Now I'm 140 and my chest size has gone up tp 38 DD. I am in good-shape--excercise, the works--but my chest doesn't seem to lose any weight. Is it possible that the implants have caused weight gain and maybe weight retention on my chest area?

 


John Philip Connors III, MD
2 months ago
By John Philip Connors III, MD - Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

After reviewing the plastic surgery literature, I have not been able to find any statistically significant data to support the association of breast augmentation to weight gain.

Make sure that unexplained weight gain is evaluated by your primary care physician as this may be due to other medical, endocrine or hormonally related conditions.

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