Do fat people get breast lifts?

In general, most of my patients are usually trying to lose a little weight for their overall health and their appearance. I encourage my patients to be at a stable weight before considering any type of breast surgery. Because if a lot of weight is lost after surgery then it can deflate the breast and the skin can sag more requiring a revision surgery. Overweight patients can undergo breast reduction, breast lifts ( mastopexy) and augmentations. Make sure to see a board certified plastic surgeon for a thorough evaluation.

Thank you for your questions. There may be some confusion here about a breast lift vs a breast reduction. Sometimes people who are overweight can still qualify or desire a breast reduction. However, for health reasons, it is usually advisable that you obtain a BMI of less than 30 before considering any cosmetic surgical procedure.Hope this helps!

Great question!  It is termed a "breast reduction" because the size is reduced AND the breast is lifted.   I recommend an in-office examination as well as a detailed discussion with a surgeon who you are comfortable with.   Finally, make sure your surgeon is a Double-Board Certified Plastic Surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS), a member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).Best,Dr. DesaiBeverly Hills Institute for Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryHarvard Educated, Beverly Hills & Miami Beach TrainedDouble Board-Certified, Double Fellowship-Trained Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Dear DuckyLove,yes, even overweight woman can get a breast lift but only as long as their BMI is under 30. BMI over 30 increases the risk of complications. 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, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Hello dear!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
In general, you need to be physically healthy and at a stable weight, have realistic expectations, non-smoker and your BMI needs to be 33 or less.
l recommend you to make an appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon to talk about your goals and anything you need to know.
Good luck :)

only how much drooping is present.  So yes, overweight people can have breast lifts if the procedure will produce an outcome that they will be happy with.  If the breasts are too large, then a reduction procedure can be done (essentially a lift with removal of tissue).

Women who are overweight can have breast lifts if indicated. However, a variety of factors go into determining if the procedure would be appropriate for you with one's weight being such a factor. As one's weight increases over a more ideal level (see BMI) results can be impacted and risks increased. To get a much better idea if you would be an appropriate candidate, you should consult with a few reputable board certified plastic surgeons and then make your decision.Steven Turkeltaub, MD