I had anorexia for 6 years and the result in that is that I have saggy breasts, am I too young? What are your thoughts?

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I'm 18 and have had anorexia for 6 years (I am recovered and doing well now!) . My body has many stretch marks, cellulite now resulting from the drastic changes in weight and I have now noticed my breasts are saggy. It makes me so self conscious and I hate when my boyfriend notices too although I know he loves me , I want to feel happy within myself and happy with my body and I feel getting this surgery would help SO much with myself and my relationship. Please could I have some advice on this ?

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

I'm sorry to hear of your struggles with anorexia and am happy to hear you are doing better.  In order to be a candidate for the surgery you will need to have your weight be in a healthy range and stable.  You may want to speak with your primary doctor about your plans and get his/her opinion.  If you are a candidate, breast augmentation can help restore lost volume to the breast due to fluctuations in weight.  Best wishes.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

The history of anorexia by itself is not a contraindication.  Are you healthy now?  If you are, how long have you been healthy?  If you still struggle with anorexia, then surgery would not be appropriate.  If you have been healthy for 6 months to a year or more and have gotten counseling, I think you may be a good candidate.  Consult with a board certified plastic surgeon who has performed hundreds of breast augmentations, has hundreds of untouched before and after photos on  his/her website, and favorable patient reviews.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

William Andrade, MD · Answer

Hello, it is important to be healthy and well-nourished prior to considering a surgical procedure, in order to heal properly after surgery.  I would suggest speaking to your family physician, surgeon and other health care providers to help determine if the timing is right for a procedure to improve your breast size and shape.

Antonios Mitsakos, MD · Answer

saggy breasts would probably need an uplift rather than a breast augmentation to address the ptosis. a combination of the 2 procedures is also possible. as long as you're an adult age does not really matter to making thew decision to have these procedures done as age is one of the cause of droopiness

Charles Nduka, MD · Answer

It would be hard to advise without any photo. Based on your descriptions, however, you may indeed benefit from a breast augmentation for as long as you are healthy and your weight has been consistent for the past year. Given your history with anorexia, it is important to consider your BMI to ensure a safe recovery after breast augmentation. Schedule an appointment with a board-certified plastic surgeon of your choice for an in-person examination.

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