If you lose weight after breast reduction & breast get smaller. If you gain weight will, your breast get bigger?

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I'm 35 years old & I'm a slender woman who had a breast reduction 5 years ago I went from a size DD cup to a C cup I recently lost 20 pounds due to stress & my breast have gotten smaller I'm trying to gain the weight back & want to know if i gain weight will my breast get bigger & go back to the size they were after my surgery & before I lost weight.

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

Gravity continues to have its effect, and there is a tendency for the skin of the breasts to stretch over a long period of time. This can be slowed by regular bra use when upright although 24 hour support is suggested. Although, women vary a great deal in this respect, in general, the smaller the #breasts the less the tendency for #sagging to recur. If the breasts do sag, further excision of the skin on an outpatient basis can be used to correct the problem. If we try to #lift heavy breasts without making them smaller at the same time, sagging will return soon. One key to a satisfying result is realistic expectations.

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

You should probably meet with your surgeon to address your concerns. Good luck!Always insist on a board certified surgeon for all cosmetic procedures!

John Y.S. Kim, MD, FACS · Answer

Yes.  If you gain weight then your breasts will get larger.  How much larger will depend on how much weight you gain.  Hope this helps, take care.

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