Will I have to downsize my breast implants after losing weight?

Hello @johndoe133 thank you for your question. When you want a reduction in the volume of your body contour, you will lose weight and reduce measurements, the volume of the breast will also decrease because the breast is composed of fat and gland. However if you have mixed feelings about the size of your breast wait till you go down in measurements to see if you loose a great amount of fat in the breast area. Best wishes!

650 cc implants are quite large and weigh 1 1/2 lbs each. Losing 40 lbs will change a lot of the fat content in your breasts. There are 2 parts of the breast: breast fat and breast parenchyma. The parenchyma will stay the same but the fat content will drop. So your breasts should decrease in size. Also, your skin envelope may be laxed and hang. It is most likely that you will need a lift and implant exchange or removal. The lift technique I recommend is The Bellesoma Method. This will reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained, if not injured during your previous surgery.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Dear johndoe133,
congratulations on your decision to lose weight. There is a risk that you will lose some breast volume and skin elasticity once you lose weight. I would suggest you to wait to see the final results of your weight loss. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

At 5'3", 650 cc implants are too large and heavy for your frame and tissue. However, loose all the weight you want to first, and then access your breasts.

Thank you for the question and I would get to your desired lower weight and then make a decision regarding your implants and possible need for a lift. If you are happy with your size and shape leave things alone

Dr Corbin