How Will Weight Gain/loss Affect Asymmetric Breast Surgery?

May 23, 2012

I have uneven breasts so I know I will need to have different sized implants on each side. My issue, however, is that I have lost about 25 pounds and would like to lose about 15 more pounds before I am at my goal. Will the degree of asymmetry change with weight loss or weight gain in the future? Should I wait until I am at my goal before I have the procedure? I would hate to get the implants now and after losing (or gaining some weight in the future) have my breast be uneven again.

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May 26, 2012

Answer: Weight Loss before Breast Surgery?

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May 23, 2012

Answer: Best to "wait on weight loss"

David J. Levens, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 23, 2012

Answer: Best to "wait on weight loss"

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May 24, 2012

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