Am I too thin for breast implants?

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I am a very smol 20 year old woman, 5'2 and 68 pounds and would like to have breast augmentation surgery. I'm an A cup right now. How big could I realistically go and would surgery be safe for me?

Natalie Ngan, FRACS (Plast) · Answer

As the other doctors have stated, it’s not whether you are too thin for breast augmentation, but that you are too thin in general. There are safety issues when undergoing any procedure, but when you underweight, those risks increase, just as they would if you were overweight. Before considering any type of surgery, please consult a primary medical physician – you may know the reason why you are underweight, but you are at risk for so many health issues and should talk to a doctor to receive the help you need. Take care and good luck!

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.  The
best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation.  Breast augmentation is frequently performed in thin patients.  However, with your BMI being so low, I recommend that you speak with your primary medical physician prior to considering surgery.  After that, I recommend
that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who
can evaluate you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Urmen Desai, MD, MPH, FACS · Answer

The implant selection should be based on a combination of your desired size, soft tissue dynamics, breast base diameter and skin elasticity.  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) and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS).Best,Dr. DesaiBeverly Hills Institute for Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryHarvard Educated, Beverly Hills & Miami Beach Trained, Double-Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Bryson G. Richards, MD · Answer

I agree with other experts below. At 68 pounds, your health is at risk. You should consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to start the discussion, but you may need to wait for cosmetic plastic surgery. As for breast implant size, we use silicone sizers and 3D imaging to help patients choose their ideal implant size.I hope this helps.- Dr. Bryson Richards

Frank Agullo, MD · Answer

If you are otherwise healthy, you are probably a good  candidate for breast augmentation the implant size is determined by your breast width. Most petite patients are able to go up one or two cup sizes. #Staybeautiful @RealDrWorldWide

Robert Applebaum, MD · Answer

Each patient needs to be evaluated for breast augmentation on an individual basis. Your weight alone does seem quite low for your height and so without seeing you in person and looking at your breasts it is difficult to answer that question. I would say it is not out of the question but a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon would be your next best move.

Curtis Wong, MD · Answer

but size alone is not a contraindication to augmentation.  You will have to be accepting of more risks but I'm positive a size can be found for you that will help your situation.  See a board certified plastic surgeon for an exam and consultation so you know what options are out there for you.

Linda Swanson, MD · Answer

You are very under weight.  Consultation with your primary care doctor to determine the cause for this condition is very important.  You may have an eating disorder or other medical problem causing you to be so thin.  This needs to be addressed and your nutritional status corrected before you should consider elective cosmetic surgery.

Michael C. Edwards, MD, FACS · Answer

The best plan for you is to meet with a board-certified plastic surgeon who can examine you and the recommend implants based upon careful measurements. You should consider the new implants released by Allergan called SoftTouch which is a slightly more cohesive silicone gel which will improve your results. Dr. Edwards

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Assuming you are in good health, you should be able to undergo breast augmentation surgery safely. Generally speaking, every patient undergoing breast augmentation surgery should understand that their anatomic starting point will limit the outcome of breast augmentation surgery. In other words, a patient's starting anatomy will limit how large of a breast implant can be utilized safely. The use of a larger breast implant (than what is safely "allowed" by the patient's anatomy) can be problematic; potential problems include breast implant displacement/malpostion issues ( such as bottoming out, lateral displacement, symmastia...) and/or significant breast implant rippling/palpability. My best advice: select your plastic surgeon carefully. Make sure that he/she has significant experience achieving the types of outcomes you will be pleased with. Then, communicate your goals carefully as well . Working together you will come up with a good plan to achieve your goals. You may find the attached link helpful to you as you learn more. Best wishes.

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