Breast Augmentation: Q&A
Ask a QuestionLost 100lb and Now Want Tummy Tuck Breast Augmentation, How Many CCs To Go From B to DD-DDD Cup?
I lost 100 lbs-diet/TONS of exercise (275to175/5'3/27y). Everything tightened but under my arms, breast skin, and lower abominals. I have 30 lbs more to loose. But my breasts are completely deflated (not sagging), abdomen hangs-just skin. I want a tummy tuck and augmentation, augmen 1st.(Go from B? to full DD-DDD). My goal is VERY large/full breasts-don't mind semi-fake looking but I DONT want to look that stretched-skin porn look. Do I have to loose the lbs first? What cc should I get?
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Transformingmyself
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Massive weigth loss and breast augmentation
Given that you lost a lot of weight, by the way which is terrific(!), implants can help fill you out. Remember though that your skin has been stretched alot and is probably not of the best quality. A very large implant, may not be work well with poor skin quality.
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Implant sizes for a mastopexy augmentation following massive weight loss
You have largely succeeded in the difficult first part - losing over 100lbs. Now for the personal rewards for your perseverance - cosmetic improvements.
You will need not only an augmentation but also a breast lift (mastopexy). In order to determine the most appropriate implant size for you, a detailed physical examination would be mandatory. Because your tissue has been severely damaged by the massive weight gain then loss, it would be an imprudent choice to go with very large breast...
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Breast augmentation and weight loss
Well done on losing the weight! Massive weight loss patients are the most difficult group in which to achieve good results from breast augmentation. As others here have said, this is because of the large amount of excess skin usually with poor elasticity after weight loss. It's also because the inframammary fold height is often dropped. If it is at least 1.5 inches above your rib margin when you're standing up, then the results will be better. Here are a couple of tips: 1. Don't...
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Congratulations on your weight loss! Many patients who have experienced a significant amount of weight loss opt for breast augmentation with mastopexy (breast lift) and a tummy tuck procedure to improve body contours. It would be in your best interest to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss the best and safest options for you. I ask my patients to reach their ideal weight prior to proceeding with surgery to avoid additional surgery and ensure the best results possible....
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Breast Augmentation After Massive Weight Loss
After massive weight loss, choosing a breast implant size just based on the cup size you want is a bad idea.First, figure out the correst procedure.If the breasts are just deflated without sagging, which means the nipples are at or above the breast fold and point outwards, a breast augmentation alone will work; otherwise you may need a breast lift.
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Excess skin after weight loss
For safety reasons I do not like to do too much surgery on a patient at one time. Those patients who have lost a lot of weight (over 100 lb) tend to have remaining excess skin in the abdominal, love handles & inner thigh areas. Some also have extra hanging skin in the upper arm area &/or chest. There may also be remaining significant amounts of fat in some areas. Clearly operating on all these areas at one time would be too much surgery. I prefer to tackle the largest area first i.e....
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Breast Augmentation and Tummy Tuck after Weight Loss
Congratulations on your weight loss! Body contouring after massive weight loss is an excellent way to restore volume to your breasts and remove all of the excess skin from your abdomen. Usually, a breast lift is required with breast implants and you can be a DD-DDD cup size if your skin allow it. Because you want to be on the bigger side, you may need the lift first and then the implants to prevent excessive scarring. For the tummy tuck, the abdominal muscles are...
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After weight loss.
I would suggest completing your weight loss process. implant size is very difficult to suggest without pictures and examination. keep in mind that the larger your implzants the more likely to have problems. congrats and good luck
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Be carefull what you wish for....
The larger the implant the more it weighs. The more it weighs the higher the complication/malposition rate. Massive weight loss patients have compromised skin elasticity which makes augmentation less predictable. Get two or three opinions from experienced breast surgeons before proceeding. Good luck!
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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