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.
Answer: Breast Reduction Hello and thank you for your question. It is best to be at your ideal/goal weight prior to having surgery. This will give you the best result. Consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options. Best wishes!
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Answer: Will my breasts sag after breast reduction? As we age breasts change over time as well. After the surgery, your breasts will be smaller therefore they will sag far less than they would have before the operation. Unfortunately, age and effects of gravity will cause slight sagging even after your surgery. If you are not at your target weight and would like to lose some weight, it's a good idea to do so before your operation. Losing a lot of weight after a breast reduction surgery could result in smaller breasts than you wanted as well as changes in skin and the overall shape of your breasts. I suggest you achieve the desired weight and maintain it for a few months before booking your surgery. Best wishes.
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Answer: Will my breasts sag after breast reduction? As we age breasts change over time as well. After the surgery, your breasts will be smaller therefore they will sag far less than they would have before the operation. Unfortunately, age and effects of gravity will cause slight sagging even after your surgery. If you are not at your target weight and would like to lose some weight, it's a good idea to do so before your operation. Losing a lot of weight after a breast reduction surgery could result in smaller breasts than you wanted as well as changes in skin and the overall shape of your breasts. I suggest you achieve the desired weight and maintain it for a few months before booking your surgery. Best wishes.
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December 14, 2014
Answer: Weight loss after breast reduction Losing weight following your breast reduction may influence your results depending on the amount of weight lost and your unique physiology. It could contribute to sagging or a further decrease in breast size. On the other hand, it may not affect your results at all. It is difficult to say for sure although with the info you've provided, there is a good chance it would contribute to sagging.I usually recommend that my patients reach their stable and ideal weight before pursuing surgery. This improves surgical outcome and reduces the risks associated with surgery.
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Answer: Weight loss after breast reduction Losing weight following your breast reduction may influence your results depending on the amount of weight lost and your unique physiology. It could contribute to sagging or a further decrease in breast size. On the other hand, it may not affect your results at all. It is difficult to say for sure although with the info you've provided, there is a good chance it would contribute to sagging.I usually recommend that my patients reach their stable and ideal weight before pursuing surgery. This improves surgical outcome and reduces the risks associated with surgery.
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December 31, 2011
Answer: Breast Reduction and Weight Loss?
Congratulations on your decision to proceed with breast reduction surgery; it is one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform.
Timing of the operation will depend on the patient's life circumstances. In general, it is best to do this procedure ( like all other elective body contouring the stages, when patients have reached their long-term stable weights. In doing so, improve the safety of the procedure and minimizes the need for further surgery ( in the event of weight gain/loss after the breast reduction procedure).
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Answer: Breast Reduction and Weight Loss?
Congratulations on your decision to proceed with breast reduction surgery; it is one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform.
Timing of the operation will depend on the patient's life circumstances. In general, it is best to do this procedure ( like all other elective body contouring the stages, when patients have reached their long-term stable weights. In doing so, improve the safety of the procedure and minimizes the need for further surgery ( in the event of weight gain/loss after the breast reduction procedure).
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January 5, 2010
Answer: Will my Breast Reduction result suffer if I lose weight? Hi there- While I do think that good, modern techniques applied by an experienced breast reduction surgeon will produce a better, longer lasting result, even if you do lose weight, I also think that the result would be best and longest lasting if you waited to have your surgery until you have achieved your goal weight and have been stable at that weight for at least a few months. Even with the very best technique, significant weight loss will result in a detrimental change in the shape of the breasts, especially in a patient who was previously heavier, as this weight gain and loss cycle will undoubtedly have cost you a bit of skin elasticity. I hope that helps!
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Answer: Will my Breast Reduction result suffer if I lose weight? Hi there- While I do think that good, modern techniques applied by an experienced breast reduction surgeon will produce a better, longer lasting result, even if you do lose weight, I also think that the result would be best and longest lasting if you waited to have your surgery until you have achieved your goal weight and have been stable at that weight for at least a few months. Even with the very best technique, significant weight loss will result in a detrimental change in the shape of the breasts, especially in a patient who was previously heavier, as this weight gain and loss cycle will undoubtedly have cost you a bit of skin elasticity. I hope that helps!
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