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Shahram Salemy, MD answers: Sagging after Breast Reduction?

I am a 42J, 5’4, 180 pounds, 22 yeard old, and planning to have a breast reduction. I am in the process of losing weight before surgery. Will my breasts sag after my surgery with more weight loss? Let’s say I get down to 150/160 pounds before the surgery, and then lose an additional 20/30 after the surgery. Will this make my breasts more saggy? They are already very saggy right now.


Shahram Salemy, MD
7 months ago
By Shahram Salemy, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

For breast reduction surgery, I think that the best cosmetic results occur when patients get relatively close to their goal weight (within 10-15 lbs).  That being said, it is sometimes difficult to achieve this, because the shear size and weight of the breasts keep many patients for exercising effectively.

It's important to discuss these concerns with your surgeon so that he may give you his best advice, so that you can weigh the pros and cons in your mind and make the choice that suits you the best.

Good luck,

Dr. S

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A: You should lose the weight before surgery

Richard P. Rand, MD
7 months ago
By Richard P. Rand, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

In order to get your best result you should be within 10-15 pounds of your goal weight before surgery.  If you lose 20-30 pounds after a reduction, you may become more lax than you would ike.

Web reference: http://www.randcosmeticsurgery.com
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