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Am I Too Heavy for a Breast Augmentation?

I would like to be down to 190lbs when I plan on having an augmentation done. My body is very uneven and has been my whole life. I have never went to get a consultation because you only hear of "skinny" people getting it done. So I guess, I just need to know if people my size do get breast augmentations done.

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Its all a matter of porportions when it come to a nice figure

I have had many big size women who have had breast augmentaiton. Usually, you want to choose a breast implant size that is porportional to your figure and also does not make you look heavier.

Breast Augmentation at any weight

Being over ideal body weight is not a contraindication to breast augmentation. Bear in mind that weight fluctuations that occur after breast augmentation will not affect the size of the implants. Large weight changes after surgery can make implants that were "just right" seem too large or too small. This is true for patients of any size. Good luck!

Breast augmentation

Breast augmentation can be performed on heavier women as well as thinner women. There is no limitation based on weight.

Breast Augmentation is NOT Contradicted by Weight

Breast augmentation is NOT just for skinny women. Although it may be more unlikely that someone who is overweight would desire to have her breasts enlarged, being overweight is not a contraindication. Some women, like you, may be disproportionate and may benefit from breast augmentation to balance out their figure and improve their body image. As with any body contouring procedure, if you are on a weight loss plan, it is best to reach you goal weight prior to undergoing surgery. As with many... more

Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation is NOT only performed on skinny people. In fact, many patients who are above their ideal body weight have the procedure performed.

Breast Augmentation

Patients of all shapes and sizes are interest in breast augmentation. Please consult with a well trained board certified plastic surgeon to determine if you are a candidate for this procedure. Best wishes!

Am I Too Heavy for a Breast Augmentation?

You need a in person evaluation to answer the question correctly. Have larger type woman have breast implants? Yes of course but over the internet without a posted photo very hard to advise. Best to see a boarded surgeon in your area. From MIAMI

Breast Augmentation

Yes, there is no reason based just on weight that you cannot have a breast augmentation. However, there are many other factors to consider to make sure that you are a good candidate for surgery. If you post before pictures, we may be able to give you more specific advice. Good Luck.

Absolutely!

You can definitely have a breast augmentation. There is no reason that you can't have a breast augmentation at any weight. Good luck!

Too heavy for breast augmentation?

People who are moderately overweight can still benefit from breast augmentation. As with most plastic surgical procedures, it is best that you achieve your final weight goal before proceding. At times, if significant weight loss occurs, breasts may sag more and require a lift in addition to an augmentation. You should obtain a face to face consultation to better assess these issues

Breast Augmentation in an overweight individual

Weight is not a contraindication to breast Augmentation. Please keep in mind when you do go for your consultation that it can be difficult to achieve the desired result in an overweight individual and there are greater risks.

Breast augmentation

It is up to you when to get breast augmentation. If you feel that you are overweight and are looking to get down to a weight that is at a lower BMI, then I would wait.

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Too heavy for a breast augmentation

Breast implants are a personal choice and women of all shapes and size are interested in cosmetic breast surgery. If you feel that you are overweight, by all means get your weight to where you want it to be to avoid the risk of breast sag or volume loss that could have been addressed beforehand. Breast implants are not only for skinny people, but they are an investment in yourself, so start out at the best weight you can be. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd

Breast augmentation -getting it right the first time

Without photos or a face to face examination and a known height weight ratio it is impossible to say if you are a candidate for breast augmentation. I do not even know what to make of your body being "uneven". The latest trend is fat grafting for breast augmentation. If you are overweight but small in the breast department this may be a better option.

Body Weight and Breast Augmentation

If you are interested in breast augmentation, by all means get a consultation! Being self-conscious will only keep you from being happier about yourself. There is no absolute maximum weight for augmentation, although we do consider the body mass index as an indicator of your likelihood of postoperative complications such as infection and poor wound healing. As you already have a weight goal in mind, do your best to achieve that first and maintain a stable weight before surgery- and that... more

Too heavy for breast augmentation

Dear Love, You should really be around your ideal weight before considering breast surgery as the result that you get will change if you put on or lose weight. If you are happy with your current weight then it comes down to whether it is safe to do the surgery. I advise my patients to have a BMI (body mass index) of less than 30 as the complications are likely to be less. Your BMI is your weight in kgs divided by your height in metres squared.