How much weogjt can I lose maximum after breast reduction surgery, without it altering the results?

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from my research i've learnt you can't loose too much weight or they go saggy. But how much weight loss is TOO much for this to potentially happen?

Aftab Siddiqui, FRCS(Plast) · Answer

When planning breast reduction surgery, it's advisable to achieve your target weight so that you do not lose the good results from  surgery. In some cases with very large breast, when it is not easy to do exercise, i operate at higher BMI but make patients aware that if they lose weight after surgery, might notice decrease in breast size and some loose skin. Generally small amount of weight loss can be well tolerated.

Julian Liew, MD · Answer

Most patients can safely lose around 5–10% of their body weight after breast reduction surgery without significantly changing their results. For example, if you weigh 70kg, losing up to 7kg typically won’t affect breast shape or volume in a noticeable way.
It’s important to understand that breasts are made of both glandular tissue and fat. If a large portion of your breast volume is fatty, weight loss may reduce size further or lead to sagging and asymmetry. That’s why larger weight changes (over 10–15%) are best done before surgery&mdash;so your surgeon can work with a stable foundation and deliver results that last.
At The Clinic, I tailor every breast reduction to match your current body and long-term goals. If you're planning to lose weight, we’ll factor that into your surgical plan. This ensures that your results remain natural, balanced, and in harmony with your overall shape. Good luck with your weight loss journey!

Natasha Van Zyl, MBChB, FRACS · Answer

Well of course everyone is different and it depends on your height and weight at the time of the procedure and also the density of your breast tissue. Breasts are composed of breast tissue and fat but the proportion of each varies form person to person. For some women with very dense breasts, and therefore a higher proportion of breast tissue, a change in weight does not affect the volume of the breast too much. However, those that have a greater proportion of fat will experience a more noticeable change with weight gain or weight loss after breast reduction. Dense breasts are firmer to touch and heavier than breasts that have a higher proportion of fat. If you have had a mammogram or an ultrasound in the past the report may mention the relative density of your breast tissue. You can also get an opinion from your plastic surgeon as to the density of your breast tissue and the impact of weight loss after breast reduction for you, specifically. As a general rule though, for the average woman, a gain or loss of up to 5 kg should not change the result too much.

Caner Kacmaz, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. We recommend patients to reach their ideal weight before they undergo breast reduction surgery. Losing small amount of weight will not affect your results but significant weight loss might be a cause of loose skin

Scott C. Lindsay, DO · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.
 For the best possible result you should be at your goal weight prior to having surgery. Contact your surgeon with any questions and concerns. Best wishes!

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