Can I get my breasts back after anorexia, was a 34F and now a saggy 32E?

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Female, 20, will regaining weight make them fuller?

Vishnu Rumalla, MD · Answer

Thanks for your inquiry  Pictures would be helpful to advise.  Unfortunately weight gain/loss can have unpredictable effects on breast volume.  Furthermore, acquired breast ptosis or drooping in the breast does not reverse with simply adding volume.  Please have an in person consultation to further discuss and continued happiness and best of luck in your life.

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSC · Answer

It’s difficult to predict how your breasts will be affected by weight gain, however there may be a good chance that your breasts increase in size. Unfortunately, there is no guarantee that your breasts will return to their previous size. They may be smaller (or even larger). In addition, dramatic weight fluctuations can accelerate the rate of sagging, so your breasts may not be a perky as before.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Weight gain may or may not increase the size of your breasts.  However if they are sagging now, it is likely a lift will be needed.  Even if they do become fuller with weight gain, the ptosis will generally not be corrected.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

There are 2 components to the breasts: breast parenchyma and breast fat.  The anorexia will have an adverse effect on the breast fat content.  Gaining weight may or may not increase the breast fat in the breasts.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Celebrated923523,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Major weight loss can cause saggy breasts and weight regain will probably restore some of the volume. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

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