Interested in Breast Implants but still have 20 pounds to lose...do I need to wait until I have lost all my weight?

Hello I am on a journey of self-improvement and over the past 12 months have lost 40 pounds through a combination of healthy diet and exercise. I still have approximately 20 pounds to go....I have been thinking about breast implants ~ Do you advise I wait until all my weight is off or can this process be started while I am still losing weight? I am 5" 7" and now weigh 185 lbs (48 years old). Thanks...

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age 45-54 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in weight loss 170-189 lbs

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Implants aren't always the only choice

Your current BMI is 29. Your BMI at 165 lbs would be 25.6. You would still be in the overweight category. However, you would change from the upper to the lower overweight. Overweight patients benefit more from breast lifting than from breast augmentation. Usually they have enough volume and lifting improves their appearance more than implants. There is a new technique that transfers breast weight to the underlying pectoral major muscle while lifting your... more

Breast implants and weight loss

If you plan on losing another 20 lbs, I would wait until you have completed doing so. The breast shape may change and you may need different implants or even a lift.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Go for a consultation

There is no reason to wait before you see a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your breasts. They will know what to offer you.

Breast Augmentation and Weight Loss?

Congratulations on your healthy lifestyle. Generally, it is best to wait until you have reached your long-term stable weight prior to having breast surgery. You may find that with weight loss the breast undergoes changes such as decrease in size and/or change in position ( “sagging”) on the chest wall. By waiting to have the breast surgery, you will be minimizing the chances that further surgery (related to weight loss changes) will be necessary later... more

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Lissa120 23 Nov 2012

Hi Albany, I'm not sure when you posted this (can't seem to find the date) but I can tell you you should absolutely wait until you have reached your goal weight. I am 2 months post op and have went for my first jog/wallk yesterday. My doctors gave me the ok to resume fitness activity at the 6/7 week mark, but I have to go easy, not do anything that bounce them around too much and not do any upper body strength training for another month or 2. Some doctors even make you wait 6 months to resume any upper body work. These restrictions would make losing your last 20 lbs pretty difficult and a whole lot longer than you probably want. Plus, if you get them after, it's almost like the BA is just a nice reward to yourself for accomplishing such an impressive goal! (I'm all about justification. Haha!) Good luck! :-)

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