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... more
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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.
3 answers to “Sagging after Breast Reduction?”
A: Breasts weight can change with body weight
It is always best to be at or close to your desired weight prior to any body contouring procedure. The breast can respond differently on different women when it comes to weight loss. If you notice a good deal of change of the breasts with weight fluctuation then it will be better for... more
A: You should lose the weight before surgery
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.
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