Does breast augmentation surgery have any impact on weight gain?

November 4, 2021
Asked By:wa1988 in Houston, Texas

Hello! After researching, in theory, I'm aware that breast implant shouldnt result in massive weight gain other than 1-2Ibs of actual implants. However, I know some medicines could cause weight gain(Ex. Birth control pill. Theorically, it shouldn't, but lots of people report it indeed does, due to hormone) *My questions is, does any medicine involved in breast augmentation has effect on weight gain or hormones change? Or even water retention? *Does anesthesia contain any calories ???

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April 28, 2022

Answer: Breast Augmentation

Brian K. Reedy, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Brian K. Reedy, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 12, 2021

Answer: No impact on weight

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSCCertified Plastic Surgeon
November 12, 2021

Answer: No impact on weight

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSCCertified Plastic Surgeon
November 10, 2021

Answer: Weight gain

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 10, 2021

Answer: Weight gain

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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November 8, 2021

Answer: Weight gain

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 8, 2021

Answer: Weight gain

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 7, 2021

Answer: Weight gain

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 7, 2021

Answer: Weight gain

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