When you’re on your body transformation journey, it can be tempting to go straight for the changes that have a great immediate impact — like a breast augmentation. But if your journey includes losing a significant amount of weight, it might be best to pump the brakes on an augmentation until you’ve settled close to your ideal weight. Weight loss before breast augmentation could be the way to go.
Weight Loss Can Affect Breast Size
Simply put, breasts are made of fat tissue, and when you lose fat, you inevitably lose breast size. How much you can lose from your chest area depends on your own body composition and your overall weight loss, but you can expect to see a reduction in size during your weight loss journey.
Find a Stable Weight before Surgery
While you’re losing weight, your breast size and even shape could continue to change.Many doctors will suggest weight loss before breast augmentation. This can help you and your surgeon get a better sense of your true breast size, making it easier to choose your implants. Weight loss before augmentation and maintaining a stable weight can mean a healthier overall lifestyle as well, which could help during your recovery.
If you’re considering breast augmentation, think about it as part of your overall transformation journey. Weight loss before breast augmentation can make it easier to determine the best course of action for your implants and it could make you a better candidate for the surgery.
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Author: Dr. Joseph Castellano
Dr. Joseph Castellano is a native Floridian who grew up in the Tampa Bay area. After medical school and residency, Dr. Castellano returned home and has opened a practice in Tampa, Florida focusing on breast augmentation, abdominoplasty, liposuction, facelift, and eyelid rejuvenation. He is a member of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, American College of Surgeons, and American Medical Association
