5'1 140 lbs. too heavy for breast aug? (photo)

Unfortunately,
your photograph is not helpful.Since
you have had a pregnancy, you may benefit from a simultaneous lift.I recommend a new technique called Breast
Augmentation with Mini Ultimate Breast LiftTM.Using only a circumareola incision it is
possible to reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness, elevate
them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage.Through the same incision, implants can be
placed.Aligning the areola, breast
tissue and implant over the bony prominence of the chest wall maximizes
anterior projection with a minimal size implant.Small round textured silicone gel implants
placed retro-pectoral position look and feel more natural, are more stable,
less likely to ripple or have complications needing revision.Implant profile is irrelevant in the
retro-pectoral position since the muscle compresses it.Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.

   Being 10 lbs from your ideal weight would not prevent you from having surgery.  The key is to reach a stable weight so that the result is as good as possible.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Breast augmentation is an elective surgery and we all would like to have the best possible result.  With that said if someone is healthy and 10 lbs over their ideal weight, I do not "deny" them the procedure, rather we discuss what weight loss might change and how additional weight can effect breast size, shape, and duration of results.  We, together, usually can come together to the optimum time for the procedure.  Additionally, it is always good to exercise, never smoke, and for this reason, my patients can get back to activity within 48 hours.

Posted photo not helpful at all! Best to see your PMD to obtain an in writing clearance for peace of mind. 

I always advise my patients to get to their "ideal weight before getting surgery", because loosing or gaining significant amount of pounds after a surgery may alter the results and put you  in the need of revision procedures that will cost more money and down time.If possible loose the weight you would like to before surgery.

Whenever you consider cosmetic surgery it is best to be at or nearly at your ideal body weight.  If you plan on losing 10 pounds it is not likely to make a difference, if you lose 30 pounds it could make a difference in your final result.  

Thank you for the question. Although weight loss will not have a direct effect on your breast implants,  significant weight loss may affect the appearance of your breasts in general. It is difficult to predict how a specific young lady's breasts will change with weight loss; how the breasts were affected historically with weight loss may be  the best indication how you will do.Generally speaking, significant weight loss can lead to some change in breast tissue (and/or nipple/areola) position;  this “sagging” is called breast ptosis medically.Therefore, generally speaking, it is in patient's best interest to achieve a long-term stable weight prior to undergoing elective breast surgery.I hope this, and the attached link, help.

If you lose weight after your breast augmentation it will change the shape of your breast and can cause sagging.  NextIn be a shame to have a breast augmentation to achieve the look that you want and then have it changed by weight loss.I do believe your father's correct that if you can lose the 15 pounds first then you'll most likely will achieve a better result after your breast augmentation.  If the breast is sag then you may need a small lift.  Or if the breast is smaller after weight loss a larger implant may be required.

Lots of women have breast augmentation when they are above their "ideal" weight.  I would not deny a patient of having the surgery.  However, I would discuss with her that weight loss or gain (even 10 lbs) can change the results.Breast augmentation is completely elective procedure and for the best possible results should be done at the best possible time.  Good luck!