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