for a woman who is overweight...40+ pounds... is it a bad idea to get a breast reduction? will my weight cause them to enlargen again?
Answer: Overweight and Overcharged Many patients who were considered clinically obese have come to me despondent, after being turned away by other surgeons who refused to perform breast reduction surgery on them until they lost the weight. I find taking that position ridiculous. Altough breasts are comprised partly of fat, even a drastic weight loss won't result in more than negligible shrinkage in that area (and even then, the breasts will still be saggy). Many doctors ignore a crucial dilemma: When your breasts are so large, exercise is a miserable, if not impossible option. How exactly are you supposed to drop pounds? Being overweight doesn't exclude you from having breast reduction surgery. In fact, it will motivate you to lose weight by improving your body image and freeing you to exercise with minimal bouncing and flopping.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Overweight and Overcharged Many patients who were considered clinically obese have come to me despondent, after being turned away by other surgeons who refused to perform breast reduction surgery on them until they lost the weight. I find taking that position ridiculous. Altough breasts are comprised partly of fat, even a drastic weight loss won't result in more than negligible shrinkage in that area (and even then, the breasts will still be saggy). Many doctors ignore a crucial dilemma: When your breasts are so large, exercise is a miserable, if not impossible option. How exactly are you supposed to drop pounds? Being overweight doesn't exclude you from having breast reduction surgery. In fact, it will motivate you to lose weight by improving your body image and freeing you to exercise with minimal bouncing and flopping.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Breast Reduction Hello and thank you for your question. To achieve the best result, you will want to be as your ideal weight, or close to it. Schedule a consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options. Best wishes!
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Breast Reduction Hello and thank you for your question. To achieve the best result, you will want to be as your ideal weight, or close to it. Schedule a consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options. Best wishes!
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December 6, 2019
Answer: Breast Reduction in Overweight Women If you have disproportionate breasts that are uncomfortable and sagging, you may be a great candidate for a breast reduction even if you are overweight. Provided you are healthy otherwise and a non smoker. If you get a breast reduction and then go on to experience a significant weight fluctuation (up or down), there is the possibility that the breasts can look different. For example, a 50 lb weight loss after a breast reduction can make the breasts look deflated and slightly saggy if you tend to weight fluctuate in your breasts.
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Answer: Breast Reduction in Overweight Women If you have disproportionate breasts that are uncomfortable and sagging, you may be a great candidate for a breast reduction even if you are overweight. Provided you are healthy otherwise and a non smoker. If you get a breast reduction and then go on to experience a significant weight fluctuation (up or down), there is the possibility that the breasts can look different. For example, a 50 lb weight loss after a breast reduction can make the breasts look deflated and slightly saggy if you tend to weight fluctuate in your breasts.
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November 14, 2019
Answer: Reduction I have done breast reductions on many young women, even as young as 13, and all were glad to get rid of the heavy weight and pain on their neck and shoulders. I even have done a second reduction on some after they had children. The breast reduction is for you to feel better about you. However, if you want to breast feed, you might wait until after you have had all your children.
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Answer: Reduction I have done breast reductions on many young women, even as young as 13, and all were glad to get rid of the heavy weight and pain on their neck and shoulders. I even have done a second reduction on some after they had children. The breast reduction is for you to feel better about you. However, if you want to breast feed, you might wait until after you have had all your children.
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January 20, 2019
Answer: Overweight Breast Reduction So much has to do with what weight you can maintain going forward. If you are more or less at a weight you will stay at (even though "too much" by the charts) then you can have a reduction and expect a stable result long term. The same applies if you lose 10-15 pounds after a reduction.I do not recommend that my patients have a breast reduction (or lift or tummy tuck, etc) and then lose 40 pounds. Results may sag. If you can and will lose 40 pounds, do that first. Then have the reduction for the most stable long term result. Best of luck! Dr. Romanelli
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Answer: Overweight Breast Reduction So much has to do with what weight you can maintain going forward. If you are more or less at a weight you will stay at (even though "too much" by the charts) then you can have a reduction and expect a stable result long term. The same applies if you lose 10-15 pounds after a reduction.I do not recommend that my patients have a breast reduction (or lift or tummy tuck, etc) and then lose 40 pounds. Results may sag. If you can and will lose 40 pounds, do that first. Then have the reduction for the most stable long term result. Best of luck! Dr. Romanelli
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November 28, 2018
Answer: Deciding on Breast Reduction When deciding to get a breast reduction an important consideration is self image. If you feel disproportionate and this is impacting your self confidence then considering a breast reduction is a good idea. While weight gain can cause your breasts to enlarge so will hormonal changes, such as during pregnancy/lactation. With this in mind, it is not uncommon to have more than one breast reduction. The decision to get a breast reduction is a very individual choice, considering that in many cases this may be completely elective.
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Answer: Deciding on Breast Reduction When deciding to get a breast reduction an important consideration is self image. If you feel disproportionate and this is impacting your self confidence then considering a breast reduction is a good idea. While weight gain can cause your breasts to enlarge so will hormonal changes, such as during pregnancy/lactation. With this in mind, it is not uncommon to have more than one breast reduction. The decision to get a breast reduction is a very individual choice, considering that in many cases this may be completely elective.
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