Do other parts of your body gain more fat if you gain weight after breast reduction surgery?

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My sister had breast reduction surgery about 2 years ago. Since then, she has put on about 25 pounds. While her breasts have only gotten a little bigger, the majority of the weight seems to be in her stomach, buttocks, back and face. Is this due to the decreased amount of fat cells in her breasts now? Thank You.

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

Every woman is different. Even without a breast reduction some women gain or lose weight in their breast. While some others have no change in their breast size with weight gain or loss. Weight is gained or lost due to the increase or decrease in size of the fat cells. A breast reduction surgery has nothing to do with gaining weight and more areas due to the decrease number of fat cells.

Jose M. Soler-Baillo, MD, MS · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Everyone carries their weight differently.  When one loses or gains weight, it is the fat cells that increase or decrease in size.All the best,Dr. ResultsMiami, FL

Peter E. Johnson, MD · Answer

The excess intake will always go somewhere and the best advise is to take advantage of the new you after breast reduction and get on a path to fitness. We find patients will lose on average 15 pounds after breast reduction, and you can too.

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