Weight gain 10 years after breast implants - will weight loss help reverse sagging?

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I have had implants for 10 years now, no problems with them at all but my issue is that I am 37lb heavier than I was when I had them put. Obviously my breasts are sagging a bit now, nothing too bad but definitely lower than they were. I have just embarked on a weight loss journey and have already lost 6lb. I am just wondering if,once I get back to my original weight, whether it will improve the look of my breasts and reverse the sagging. Or are the implants now permanently lowered?

J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question regarding sagging breast.

The sagging will likely not improve with weight loss. You may experience some fat loss in your breast with your weight loss but sagging generally does not improve without surgery.

Hope this helps.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Congratulations on your weight loss journey! There can be many reasons that breasts sag including age, genetics, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and weight.  Over ten years it's difficult to say why the breasts are sagging but it's likely a combination of factors.  As you lose weight you may notice some changes to your breasts but it's not likely that the sagging will improve significantly.  Once you have reached your weight goal if you are unhappy with your breast shape you can consider a lift.

Joe Gryskiewicz, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your inquiry.  Unfortunately there is not a way to reverse sagging without surgery.  As we age and with weight gain and weight loss, our skin starts to naturally stretch and sag.  By looking at your photos, a breast lift would not be necessary but possibly other less invasive surgical options would help improve the sagging.

I will attach a website that may explain some of our "internal" lift options.  If you have any other questions or concerns, please let us know.

All The Best,
Dr. (Joe) Gryskiewicz

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Typically, with weight gain, breasts are larger and with weight loss, breast are smaller and tend to sag. Once you reach your weight goal, you may need a lift.

Tania Najar, MD · Answer

Unfortunately additional weight gain can cause skin laxity, but not always - I recommend seeing a plastic surgeon to review.

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