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

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I am having a breast aug. June 13. I have a 18 month old. Before I had her, I never weighed more than 115 lbs. Now, I am 5'1 and 140 lbs. I plan on losing 10 lbs before my BA. My Dad, a doctor, told me that he thinks my PA will not let me get my BA until I am 15 lbs lighter. Other than the extra lbs., I am very healthy, I don't smoke, I exercise, normal blood pressure, etc. Have you ever denied someone from having surgery, who was healthy, just for being 10 or 15 lbs. from their ideal weight?

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

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.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

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

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

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.

Peter J. Capizzi, MD · Answer

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.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

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

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