Will my breast grow after an eating disorder?

Question

I'm 15 years old and I was diagnosed with anorexia. I only lost about 15 pounds but my breast shrank from a B cup to an A cup. Will my breasts grow any larger? Is there anything I can do to increase the size of my breast? What's the best thing to do?

Paul Vitenas, Jr., MD · Answer

Thank
you very much for your question.  The 15-pound
weight loss, causing your cup size to go from a B to an A, means a decrease in
the fatty tissue of your breast.  This
should reverse itself with weight gain.

Jose M. Soler-Baillo, MD, MS · Answer

As weight increases, you might see an increase in breast size. If in a few years you are still not satisfied with the size of your breasts, you should consider meeting with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon about possible breast enhancement surgery (the only permanent and effective way to increase the size of the breasts).All the best!Dr. ResultsMiami, FL

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

Breast volume can be made up substantially of fat. Genetically determined, weight gain may result in increased volume of the breasts.

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

I would expect your breasts to grow as you increase your weight. In addition as you get older and complete puberty you can expect breast growth. If your family has small breasts then chances are you might just be genetically predisposed to small breasts. #PlasticSurgery #Breastgrowth #Breastsize

Adrian Richards, MBBS, MSc · Answer

Thank
you for your enquiry.We generally do
find that breasts are particularly in the formative period, very sensitive to
variations in weight.We have a number
of patients who have been slightly underweight and who have regained breast
volume when they have achieved a more normal weight.

Generally
we recommend that you get to a normal weight and then assess your breast shape
and size and if you are not happy with them, consider possible surgery at that
stage.I hope this information is
useful.AR

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