An I Too Skinny for Breast Augmentation?

Question

I am 5ft 6" and weigh 48kgs. I know this is slightly underweight but I eat well and have a very active job. Am I too thin to be considered for surgery? I am 32b cup wanting to be about a Dcup. Thanks

Matthew Schulman, MD · Answer

As long as you are healthy, there is no such thing as being too skinny for breast augmentation. If you are anorexic, bulemic, have a digestive disorder such as celiac disease, or some other metabolic disorder, then you will not be a candidate. Your surgeon should use special techniques to give you a natural look. A good surgeon can select the implant and technique to give you a natural appearance even if you are very skinny. Make sure to select a board certified plastic surgeon...no "cosmetic surgeon".

Christopher J. Davidson, MD, FACS · Answer

Thanks for your question and your photographs are very
helpful.  You would be a terrific
candidate for a breast augmentation. 
Best to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon, and express your
desire to maintain a natural look.  Good
luck to you.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

From a technical standpoint, being skinny is not a contraindication to breast augmentation. Submuscular augmentation with silicone implants may be better to prevent obvious rippling or visibility of implant.

Robert F. Centeno, MD, FACS · Answer

As long as a patient is healthy and does not have an eating disorder that complicates their physical and psychological recovery, "thinness" is not a contraindication to breat augmenation surgery. You should be aware that the lack of breast tissue and thin skin does increas your risk of implant visibility and palpability. You should consider submuscular augmentation to provide additional soft tissue coverage over the implant. You should also discuss the pros and cons of saline versus silicone augmenation. This is the one situation where silicone implants may provide some additional benefit. A physical exam and thorough history by a Plastic Surgeon would be helpful in guiding you in making a sound decsion. Best wishes!

Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS · Answer

While you are not a too thin to have breast augmentation, you should consider whether your goal to move from B to D cup will be appropriate. The size of the implants are based on a combination of a patient's goals and objectives and her anatomy. In order to provide a natural looking augmentation, the surgeon needs to evaluate many factors including soft tissue coverage, skin laxity, chest wall width, breast imprint width, the shape of the breasts and relative level of constriction to ensure that the breast implants are appropriate for your body.Consult in person with 3 experienced and expert board certified plastic surgeons to understand your options.

Norman Bakshandeh Day, MD, FACS · Answer

as long as you are medically cleared for surgery you are ok. you may need smaller implants because of a small frame but the surgery can still be done safely

Jon F. Harrell, DO, FACS · Answer

The main question to be answered is how much breast tissue you have to cover your implants. A 32B cup is a reasonable amount of breast to cover an implant that would increase you to a C-D cup. Like most other things in cosmetic surgery an exam and discussion with your surgeon will help to both educate you about what can be reasonably done as well as help formulate a plan that will give you the best result possible. Best of Luck Dr Harrell

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Without an exam in person it is difficult to say what would be best for you. Very skinny thin skinned patients may have more visible implants.

Joseph D. Alkon, MD · Answer

The overall chest and breast size, the looseness or tightness of your skin, and your overall goals are some of the factors that go into choosing the type and size of breast implants. However, there is no minimum weight needed to undergo this surgery. However, these factors may limit the size of implant that can be satisfactorily placed. This is commonly discussed and reviewed during a breast augmentation consultation.

Brian J. Lee, MD · Answer

A photo or physical exam would be very helpful to make this determination. Typically you cannot be too thin for this procedure, but the less fatty tissue between the skin and the implant leads to more visibility or possibility of rippling. Consult with a respected plastic surgeon with plenty of experience in breast augmentation to get personal advice. Good luck.

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