Overweight and Breast Reduction Surgery: Worth Doing?

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.

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

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.