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Tummy Tuck Surgery Effect on Size and Shape of Breasts?

asked 3 years ago by TBowles in Kansas City Missouri
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 2,320 times
Tags: breasts, droopy, results

I am scheduled to have my long awaited tummy tuck on December 30th. I decided to wait until after my sons wedding in November as I did not want to risk not feeling 100% for that. My question is related to the effects that pulling the skin down will have on my breasts. I am happy with my size and take pride that for my age (48), my boobs still look good. Does anyone know if this is a concern? Should I mention this to my surgeon as a concern?

23 answers to Tummy Tuck Surgery Effect on Size and Shape of Breasts?

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Tummy tuck does not affect breast shape/position

Many patients are concerned if they have a tummy tuck it will lower their breast position.  This is not true.  A tummy tuck will have to impact on your breast shape or position.  The downward traction of the abdominal tissue that is performed during a tummy tuck is not significant enough to affect your breasts at all. Please consult with a board certified plastic surgeon prior to scheduling a tummy tuck procedure. Best wishes, Dr. Bruno
William Bruno, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

www.williambrunomd.com

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Tummy Tuck Won't Change Breasts

A tummy tuck will not change the shape, size or position of your breasts. The downward pull of the tummy skin is not transmitted to the breasts because of underlying attachments of the skin and muscle to the rib cage.
Paul C. Zwiebel, MD

Denver Plastic Surgeon
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Breasts Unaffected by Tummy Tuck

The breasts are separate from your abdomen, so undergoing a standard tummy tuck will not have any effect on your breasts. Some patients opt for breast augmentation through the tummy tuck incision so that no visible scars are left on the breasts, but if you are happy with the size and shape of your breasts, I would not recommend making any changes. The only difference you may find is that you may enjoy the appearance of your breasts more because of the change in the body contour. Good luck... more
Tarick K. Smaili, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Not much.

Hello, If anything your breasts will look better by comparision to a thinner "tighter" waist after most tummy tuck operations. For women thinking of possible breast implants, I tell them to wait after their tummy tuck surgery because often the desire for larger breasts diminishes a bit after the waist is thinned by tummy tuck surgery.
John P. Di Saia, MD

Orange Plastic Surgeon
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There should be no effect on your breasts.

TBowles, Having a tummy tuck will have no or minimal effect on your breasts. In fact, many people choose to have breast surgery at the same time as their abdominoplasty - so while the belly gets smaller, the breasts get bigger (or lifted). Good luck with your surgery. David Shafer, MD Shafer Plastic Surgery
David Shafer, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

www.ShaferPlasticSurgery.com

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There should be no effect on your breasts from a...

There should be no effect on your breasts from a properly done tummy tuck. If anything, they might look relatively larger against the frame of a flatter tighter tummy but it would only be an optical illusion.
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Results of tummy tuck surgery on breasts

Although your results post tummy tuck surgery will be significant, it should not affect your breasts in any way. However, I recommend emphasizing this concern to your board certified plastic surgeon to ensure the results and goals you would like to achieve. It is best to communicate with your surgeon prior to proceeding with surgery. Good luck and take care.
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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Tummy tuck will not affect your breasts

A tummy tuck procedure will not have any impact on the shape size or appearance of your breasts.  Your tummy tuck procedure will only affect the excess skin and fat in your anterior abdominal wall and waist.  Best of luck with your procedure.
C. Bob Basu, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.basuplasticsurgery.com

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Breast size and tummy tucks

A tummy tuck by itself will have no effect on breast size.  That being said I have had patients that some time after a tummy tuck and liposuction if they gain weight that gain seems to go to increase the breast size.  We always encourage patients to maintain a stable diet an exercise routine after body contouring however after correcting the "problem areas"  in can be easy to let up a bit.
Michael Philbin, MD

Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy tuck doesn't change your breasts.

A tummy tuck doesn't change your breasts' shape or size.  However if someone asks to have a tummy tuck and a breast lift and augmentation at the same time I talk with them about how a tummy tuck will change the PERCEPTION of the breast size.  I will sometimes even have people separate these procedures and perform the tummy tuck first and THEN have them select a breast size to help balance their figure with the now flatter abdomen.  After a tummy tuck some women... more
Richard H. Fryer, MD

Salt Lake City Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy tuck will not alter your breasts

A tummy tuck will not alter your breasts!  The skin is stretched down tightly, but the force of the pull at the top, by the ribs under the breasts, is minimal.
Randy J. Buckspan, MD

Austin Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy tuck does not affect breast size or shape

You can contnue to enjoy your breasts, even as you enjoy your new abdomen!  Good luck with your surgery!
Carmen Kavali, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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No effect on breasts from tummy tuck

You should not see a change in the size or shape of your breasts after a tummy tuck. However, many women feel that they look "bigger" simply because of the relationship between the breasts and the abdomen. By toning and improving the contour of the abdomen, it can give the appearance of fuller breasts.
David Bogue, MD

Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon
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A tummy tuck has no effect on the size of a woman's breasts.

An abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) has no effect on the size of the breasts.  By contrast, the breasts might seem to stand out more with the abdomen flattened out but there is no absolute change in volume or shape.
Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy tuck does not change breast size or shape

The breasts are isolated from the abdominal tissues that are contoured by abdominoplasty. You should not see a significant change in your breast shape after a TT. If you wanted some improvement, a breast augmentation or lift can be combined with a tummy tuck.
Scott Sattler, MD

Bellevue Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy tuck won't change breast shape or size

The area of dissection in a traditional tummy tuck is limited to the abdomen and lower ribs. A traditional tummy tuck will not change the size and shape of your breasts. Best- Pat Pazmino, MD, FACS Board Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery MIAMI AESTHETIC SURGERY 305-576-3443
B. Pat Pazmino, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon

www.miamiaesthetic.com

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A traditional Tummy Tuck will not change your breasts

A traditional Tummy Tuck performed for loose abdominal skin and weak abdominal musculature will have absolutely no direct affect on breast shape or appearance. The changes caused by a standard Tummy Tuck extend only to the upper abdomen below the rib cage an no further. There is an entity known as Reverse Tummy Tuck that is rarely performed. In this operation, instead of the abdominal skin being pulled downwards, as it is in the traditional Tuck it is pulled upwards with the excess trimmed... more
David A. Ross, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Effects of tummy tuck on breasts

In general, this will hav little if any effect on your breasts. However, having a thinner waistline will give you the appearance of having larger breasts. see video
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Breast may look larger after a tummy tuck

Don't worry about negative breast changes after a tummy tuck - your breasts will either be the same or may even appear larger. If you have a "full" upper abdomen, the tummy tuck will reduce the fullness, and this makes the breasts seem larger. I have had a number of patients who were on the fence regarding breast size when planning their mommy makeover, and I've advised them to wait until after the tummy tuck to make their decision. A number were surprised at the full body... more
Michael A. Bogdan, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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Effect of tummy tuck on size and shape of my breasts

A well performed Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) would have NO deleterious effect on the breasts. During a Tummy Tuck the surgeon would lift the skin off the front tummy muscles and tighten them back in the midline. The lifting is NOT continued much over the edge of the ribs and does NOT reach the breasts. Therefore, when the skin is pulled down and removed, there is NO PULL whatsoever on the breasts. If anything, the new flatter you with a narrower waist will make the breasts look even better... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Always share any concerns, relevant to your surgery, with your consultant.

Congratulations on your milestone. Time to reclaim your tummy. I agree with your other consultants that an abdominoplasty should not distort, change or diminish the appearance of your breasts. As your consultants have mentioned, the appearance of your breasts may seem more harmonious with a more youthful abdomen. good luck.
Lavinia Chong, MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy tuck should have no effect on size and shape of breasts

The typical abdominoplasty or mini tummy tuck done by an experienced board certified plastic surgeon should have no effect on the shape or size of your breasts. A reverse abdominoplasty or upper tummy tuck (very rarely done) does cause scarring beneath the breasts and in the lower cleavage area. I assume you are asking about the typical lower tummy tuck.
Brooke R. Seckel, MD

Boston Plastic Surgeon

www.drseckel.com

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Breast size and tummy tucks

A tummy tuck should have no effect on your breasts.  Your breast shape should remain the same.  Interestingly, if you should put on weight, you may notice that your breast get larger than other areas.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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